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Special Olympics KansasYoung Athletes Program
Building confidence and bringing families together
An innovative sports play program
For children ages 3-7 with intellectual disabilities, and
their peers
Designed to introduce them to the world of
sports
Intended to prepare them for Special Olympics eligibility at the age of 8
What is a Young What is a Young Athletes Athletes Program?Program?
Improve child’s abilities…physically, cognitively, and
socially
Raise public awareness about the child’s abilities Offer a forum for meaningful interaction between child
with intellectual disabilities and their peers
Expose families to the resources and support available within
Special Olympics
Provide a vehicle for families to network with each other
Young Athletes Young Athletes GoalsGoals
Fundamental Skills
Walking & Running
Balancing & Jumping
Trapping & Catching
Activity ListActivity List
Throwing Striking Kicking Advanced Skills Such as Bounce &
Catch, and Punting
Preschools Agencies serving children
with intellectual disabilities
Families
Schools
Parks Districts
SOKS plans to partner SOKS plans to partner with:with:
Volunteers Clinicians to facilitate the program Program aides to assist
SOKS staff members to recruit participants and train clinicians
Who do we need to Who do we need to help implement the help implement the
program?program?
How Do I How Do I Become a Become a Clinician?Clinician?
Complete a Young Athletes Clinician Application
Complete required SOKS paperwork Class A volunteer form Protective Behavior training (on-line at www.ksso.org)
Attend a Clinician training Shadow a trained Clinician Commit to running 4 clinics
Planning Planning StepsSteps
Identify a facility Free or minimal cost (approval from
Terri) Size of Elementary School Gym Free of obstacles Available for 2 hour time frame
Identify local agencies who can assist in recruiting children -look for peer models
Planning Planning StepsSteps
Modify Generic flyer – post in local schools, community centers, and facilities for children with disabilities
Recruit - at least 4 children/no more than 16, require RSVP from families (staffing/equipment)
Contact Terri 2 mths prior to training to order activity kits
Recruit volunteers - Usually 8-10 (2 per station), usually High School Students
Develop a Develop a Training PlanTraining Plan
Plan warm-up activity Simple large muscle stretching Activity based on stretching
Identify stations based on Activity list in the
training guide 5-6 stations depending on space Focus on at least 3 different activity groups Plan on approximately 5 minutes per station
Plan at least 1 group activity based on motor skills
Needed Paperwork and Needed Paperwork and SuppliesSupplies
Young Athlete Registration Form (example)
Young Athlete Release Form (example)
Religious Objections Form- if needed (example)
Day of Event Form- Volunteers (example)
Athlete Sign-in Form (example)
Activity kits and guides from SOKS
Pens/Pencils
Name Tags for parents, children and volunteers
First Aid kit
Training DayTraining Day – – Prior to the Start
Set the arrival time to allow Time to set-up stations Have volunteer meeting, and Have everything ready 15 minutes prior to arrival
time
As children arrive confirm their paperwork is completed
Parents sign-in children and get name tags for children
At scheduled time bring everyone together Encourage 1 parent to participate for every child Describe schedule of activities to parents
Volunteer Volunteer MeetingMeeting
Complete “Day of Event” Volunteer Form
Complete Name Tag
Have them help to set-up stations
Explain all the stations and objectives Emphasize importance of demonstrating skill Children will have different abilities Make sure every child has success Have FUN
Volunteers choose stations - 2 volunteers at each
station
Training Day – Training Day – Start the Activities
Stretching Exercise (5 minutes)
Divide group into smaller groups - 3/4 children in
each group
Assign groups to different stations
Rotate stations until everyone has done each activity - approximately 5 minutes at each station
Water/Restroom break
Organize large group activity to reinforce motor skills
WrapWrap Up Up
Group Huddle or similar activity at the end
Recognize volunteers
Give parents activity kit & activity guide
Thank parents
Post-TrainingPost-Training
Evaluate the training session
Send registration forms to
Terri
The Future of Young The Future of Young AthletesAthletes™
Strengthen and Expand Young Strengthen and Expand Young Athletes Athletes
Program in KansasProgram in Kansas
200 young athletes in 2010 200 young athletes in 2011
TheThe FutureFuture
Recruit next generation of Special Olympics athletes and
Unified Partners
Enhance Young Athlete Resources
Target expansion statewide
Resource Development-Identify and cultivate new funding
avenues
Integration-Position Young athletes as a starting
point for Special Olympics experience
Questions?Questions?