The 2022 Particular Olympics USA Video games will probably be held June 5-12 in Orlando, Florida. Particular Olympics Vermont is proud to be represented at USA Video games by a 15-person delegation together with six athletes, coaches, Unified Companions, and employees.
The six athletes representing Vermont are:
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Mathew Benn of BeeBe Plain, competing in golf
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Julia Bruner of Hyde Park, competing in swimming
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Pascal Deppisch of Danville, competing in observe & subject
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Marcus DeSmit of Vergennes, competing in swimming
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Jennifer Mayfield of Hartland, competing in golf
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Chelsea Waldner of St. Johnsbury, competing in observe & subject
To qualify for consideration as a competitor at Particular Olympics USA or World Video games, athletes should meet a number of necessities. They should have earned a gold or silver medal at a state stage competitors, have the ability to prepare and journey independently, and a be keen to characterize themselves, their native program, and the Particular Olympics Vermont delegation with competence and satisfaction on the Video games.
Vermont can even be represented by three people from Brattleboro Excessive College. Athlete, Bobby Petrie, Unified Accomplice, Alex (Gabe) Raymond, and Coach, Tyler Boone, will probably be taking part within the Youth Management Expertise at USA Video games. This immersive expertise will contain Unified pairs and youth leaders in a wide range of volunteer roles throughout purposeful areas, whereas supporting their state program delegation. This expertise will present the instruments for these younger folks to develop into extra deeply linked to the Particular Olympics motion as dedicated volunteers, teammates, and associates for all times.
“We will’t await this unbelievable crew of athletes, coaches, and companions to characterize Vermont on the USA Video games,” says Missy Siner Shea, President and CEO of Particular Olympics Vermont. “What a tremendous expertise and studying alternative. These athletes have been coaching arduous – a lot of them for a number of years – to organize to compete on the nationwide stage. I do know they are going to make us proud – they have already got.”
The Particular Olympics USA Video games, which is hosted each 4 years, will unite greater than 5,500 athletes and coaches from all 50 states and the Caribbean. Over 10,000 volunteers will fill greater than 20,000 volunteer shifts throughout the week. Over 125,000 relations, associates and spectators will witness the inspiring athletic accomplishments in 19 Olympic-style crew and particular person sports activities and greater than 30 occasions. All of it takes place at world-class venues, centered at ESPN Huge World of Sports activities at Walt Disney World Resort.
Touring to a nationwide occasion takes large sources. On common, it prices $2,500 to ship one delegate to USA Video games. Crew Vermont has been working arduous to fundraise to assist thetrip to Orlando and desires further assist. If you need to be taught extra concerning the crew, and donate, please go to: www.specialolympicsvermont.org/usagames.
The 2022 Particular Olympics USA Video games is scheduled for June 5-12, 2022 in Orlando, Florida. Jersey Mike’s Subs is the Presenting Accomplice and hosted by Disney. Throughout this magical week, greater than 5,500 athletes and coaches from all 50 states and the Caribbean will journey to Florida to unite in one of many nation’s most cherished sporting occasions. The USA Video games is hosted as soon as each 4 years and showcases 19 Olympic-style crew and particular person sports activities and 30 occasions all through the week together with boards and VIP receptions. Web site: www.2022usagames.org.
About Particular Olympics Vermont
Particular Olympics Vermont is a part of a worldwide motion that works year-round to foster the inclusion and acceptance of individuals with mental disabilities by utilizing the ability of sport to showcase their items and talents. For extra data, go to www.specialolympicsvermont.org.