Special Olympics Montana State Summer Games Return to Bozeman May 11-14, 2010

Premier Sponsors: Murdoch’s Ranch and Home Supply

(March 20, 2010) Special Olympics Montana, a 40 year-old movement that enables children and adults with intellectual disabilities to train for life through sports,has announced the return of the State Summer Games to Bozeman for an exciting second year of a three-year commitment to the city.

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.  The games will kick-off with a ground breaking and energy packed opening ceremonies at 7pm on May 12th in MSU’s Brick Breeden Fieldhouse.   Thousands of local youth have partnered with Special Olympics teams prior to the event and will join again with the athletes at the event to deliver a high-tech message of unity and respect.  The games, including opening ceremonies, are 100% free to the public!

MURDOCH’S RANCH & HOME SUPPLY is once again the Premier Sponsor for the 2010 Special Olympics Montana State Summer Games.  As an athlete-centered, family-based and volunteer driven organization, Special Olympics Montana relies almost exclusively on the support of community volunteers, businesses and service organizations for leadership, planning and preparation, in-kind and financial gifts.

Recognized by the Chronicle of Philanthropy as the “most credible charity” in the United States, Special Olympics Montana invites you to help organize, plan and host the 2010 Special Olympics State Summer Games.  If you can give an hour, two, or more, you can effect positive change in someone’s life! If you wish to volunteer, or help sponsor the games please visit the volunteer website at www.somt.org or call the volunteer hotline (406) 582-4500.

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About Special Olympics
Special Olympics is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities to become physically fit, productive and respected members of society through sports training and competition. Founded in 1968 by Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and competition to 2.5 million adults and children with intellectual disabilities across 165 countries. The Special Olympics movement offers one of the world’s greatest platforms for acceptance and inclusion for all people–regardless of race, religion, ethnicity or cultural differences. Find out how you can become involved atwww.somt.org