(Bozeman, Montana) Come celebrate the human spirit! Special Olympics Montana, a 39 year-old movement that enables children and adults with intellectual disabilities to train for life through sports, will hold the 2009 State Summer Games in Bozeman May 13-15. This year’s theme is Live a Little Louder.

2009 marks the first year of a three-year commitment to the city of Bozeman. 1,000 athletes and 450 coaches from 72 teams will gather in Bozeman to compete in fourteen Olympic-type sports over a three-day period. Competitions will include athletics (track & field), bowling, equestrian, bocce, gymnastics, cycling, golf, powerlifting, soccer, aquatics, triathlon, horseshoe pitching and kayaking. In addition, motor activities training for lower functioning individuals will also be offered. On an annual basis, more than 1,500 local volunteers will be involved organizing and hosting the Games with a $1 million impact to the community.

Join us for the 2009 Special Olympics Montana State Summer Games

Opening Ceremonies

Wednesday, May 13, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
at the MSU Brick Breeden Fieldhouse in Bozeman.
Wholesome Entertainment for the Entire Family!
Open to the public FREE OF CHARGE

Charley Jenkins, a finalist on NBC's Nashville Star, will be performing with his 7-piece band.  To get acquainted with this rising country western performer’s music visit www.charleyjenkins.com. 

In addition to Charley Jenkins, the Highstreet Band (www.highstband.com) will be performing lively jazz and swing music in their colorful zoot suits. 

It will be an inspiring evening of free family entertainment as we celebrate the human spirit with 1,000 Special Olympics Montana athletes.

Please pass along this good news to all far and wide, and encourage them to attend Opening Ceremonies. Let's pack the fieldhouse with 8,000 cheering fans!

About the 2009 Special Olympics Montana
State Summer Games:
1,000 athletes and 450 coaches from 75 teams will gather in Bozeman to compete in fourteen different sports over a three-day period. Competitions will include athletics (track & field), bowling, equestrian, bocce, gymnastics, cycling, golf, powerlifting, soccer, aquatics, triathlon, horseshoe pitching and kayaking. In addition, motor activities training for lower functioning individuals will also be offered.

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Contact: Vicki Dunham
vdunham@somt.org
406-216-5327

Special Olympics Montana
P.O. Box 3507
Great Falls, MT  59403
1-800-242-6876