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SEPTEMBER 2014
Below are important deadlines for World Games registration, Host Town participation and the
HOD Conference. Deadlines are firm and all information must be submitted by the date given.
Deadline
Item
Submit To
October 17, 2014
Host Town Commitment Forms
delegation@LA2015.org
ALL Registration Forms
rsilva@specialolympics.org
December 15, 2014
HOD Conference Registration
delegation@LA2015.org
April 30, 2015
Travel Itineraries
delegation@LA2015.org
May 15, 2015
Alternate/Drop
rsilva@specialolympics.org
Due As Complete
Copies of Passports & Visas
delegation@LA2015.org
November 1, 2014
(Medical, Registration Forms & Photos)
DELEGATION REGISTRATION WILL BE COMPLETED ONCE ALL ITEMS ARE RECEIVED!
PLEASE NOTE: Any delay in submitting forms may a ct your Delegation’s ability to
participate in World Games.
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SEPTEMBER 2014
To prepare key members of Delegations for World Games, we will be hosting an
HOD Conference on January 21 - 26, 2015. The 4-day event will take place at the University of
California Los Angeles (UCLA) and provide an opportunity to learn about competition venues,
housing, transportation and services that will be provided to Delegations during World Games.
General Schedule
Wednesday, Jan 21, 2015
Thursday, Jan 22, 2015
Friday, Jan 23, 2015
Saturday, Jan 24, 2015
Sunday, Jan 25, 2015
Monday, Jan 26, 2015
Arrival Day
Informational Sessions at UCLA / Welcome Dinner
Venue Tours / Registration Review / Free Time
Venue Tours / Registration Review / Free Time
Host Town Tours / Presentations and Farewell Dinner
Departure Day
Participant Fee
$500 USD per person (does not include cost of hotel)
Fee includes meals, tours, transportation and entertainment provided by the GOC.
The Participant Fee will be paid directly to the GOC via check or bank transfer.
Guest Fee
$75 USD per person
Fee includes welcome and fairwell dinners. Guests do not take part in general sessions,
venue tours lunches.
Hotel Fee
$185 USD per night, single or double (does not include 15.565% Tourism Tax)
The Hotel Angeleno, our host hotel, has provided this special rate just for our participants!
Hotel rooms will be booked and paid for directly by the participant through a link we provide,
with check-in January 21 and check-out January 26.
Payment
Payment details and instructions will be provided in the HOD Conference Registration Packet,
which will be sent with the October newsletter.
HOTEL ANGELENO
Hotel Angelino
USC
UCLA
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SEPTEMBER 2014
Special Olympics World Games
July 25 – August 2, 2015
Los Angeles, California
World Games will be the largest sports
and humanitarian event anywhere in the
world in 2015 and the single biggest
event in Los Angeles since the 1984
Olympic games.
Delegations will be housed at
two Olympic Villages, located at the
University of California Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES
(UCLA) and University of Southern California (USC) based on sport. Accommodation plans
are currently being finalized – stay tuned for updates in the next newsletter!
For information about specific venues please visit http://www.LA2015.org/venues.
Facts & Figures
7,000
ATHLETES
177
COUNTRIES
30,000
VOLUNTEERS
3,000
COACHES
500,000
SPECTATORS
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University of Southern California (USC)
Balboa Sports Center (Encino)
Football 7-a-Side
Aquatics
Athletics
LA Convention Center (LACC)
(Downtown)
Basketball
Badminton
University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)
Football 5-a-Side and 11-a-Side
Gymnastics – Artistic
Gymnastics – Rhythmic
Judo
Softball
Bocce
Handball
Powerlifting
Roller Skating
Table Tennis
Lucky Strike (Downtown)
Tennis
Volleyball
Bowling
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SEPTEMBER 2014
Sports Rules
It is expected that all Head Coaches attending World Games are knowledgeable about
International Sport Federation and Special Olympics rules. Special Olympics rules can be
found by clicking here.
Unified Sports
Never before have we had a chance to showcase Special Olympics Unified Sports to the
world like we do with the upcoming Special
Olympics World Games. With ESPN as a
Global Media partner for Unified Sports and
the
O ial
Broadcaster
of
the
World Games, we are poised to share the
transformative power and joy of Unified
Sports to a global audience of millions.
With
this
opportunity
comes an
incredible responsibility for all of us to
ensure we are displaying the best
competitive Unified Sports model possible.
It is critical that we show the world, through
sports, that people with intellectual
disabilities can be respected, included and
equal.
World Games Unified Sports Team Composition
With the exception of Golf and Sailing, all Unified Sports Teams shall be composed of
teammates (athletes and partners) of similar age and ability in accordance with the
requirements of the Unified Sports Competitive model in Section M, Article 1 of the Special
Olympics rules.
World Games Unified Sports Coaches
Well-educated Unified Sports coaches are critical to the success of a Unified Sports Team. It
is expected that all Coaches of Unified Sports teams are knowledgeable of the Seven Criteria
for a Successful Unified Sports Team. It is also strongly encouraged that all Unified Sports
Coaches take the on-line Unifed Sports Coaches Course.
For questions, please contact your Regional Sports Director or the SOI Sports Department.
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SEPTEMBER 2014
Share Your Special Olympics Story!
What’s your favorite Special Olympics story? We want to hear it!
In order to spread the word about World Games, we need to introduce the world to the heart
and soul of Special Olympics -- the athletes. The best way to do that is by sharing your favorite
Special Olympics stories.
What experience made you fall in love with Special Olympics? What moment made you a lifelong fan? What story do you tell whenever someone asks you about Special Olympics?
Whether you're an athlete, parent, volunteer, coach or spectator, your story matters and we
want to share it. You don't have to be a professional writer to share your story; just passionate
about Special Olympics and the experience you've had because of it.
How to Share your Special Olympics Story:
Submit your story by clicking here.
On our blog, we'll ask you to include a photo and tell us a little about yourself.
Once we receive your story, we'll take care of publishing and send you the link when
it's ready!
International Media
International Media is encouraged to cover the World Games. All Media must register by
June 1, 2015. Click here for more information and to register.
FOLLOW US!
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Become an Amplifier
Help spread the word about Special Olympics World Games. Between now and July 2015,
there will be plenty of informative, dynamic, fun stories and content to share about World
Games. The Amplifier Program enables partners and friends of World Games to seamlessly
share these stories. You can help raise awareness about World Games and regularly highlight
your organization’s commitment to the Special Olympics movement.
How The Amplifier Program Works
The World Games sta will keep Amplifiers up-to-date by sharing key messages, approaching
deadlines and upcoming announcements. We’ll collaborate with you to tailor and create
content and send it to you via email and a private web location on a regular basis for easy and
convenient access. When you sign on to become an Amplifier you job is simple: spread the
word. Share some, most, or all of the content you receive via the communication channels of
your choice.
Added bonus: by joining this highly collaborative program, you’ll have many opportunities to
interact with other Amplifiers and expand your network of marketing and communications
professionals.
Sharing Is Simple
We’ll package the important content we share with you in ways that are easy for you to review
and redistribute to your networks through the communication channels you’re already using.
Here are a few ways we recommend you share with your networks:
Include LA2015 updates in your email newsletters.
Share social media posts via Facebook, Twitter and Google+.
Deploy a message of support in your organization’s email signatures.
Keep your employees informed via intranet and internal communications.
The Amplifier Program is a key program for driving excitement and anticipation for World
Games. Your commitment will help generate an expansive, diverse and highly engaged
audience to help us celebrate all 7,000 Special Olympics athletes arriving next summer. Thank
you in advance for your commitment to making Special Olympics World Games a fantastic
experience for every athlete!
Take the Next Step
Contact program managers at digital@LA2015.org.
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SEPTEMBER 2014
The Families of Southern California Welcome the Families of the World!
The Families Program is dedicated to providing family members of competing athletes with a
welcoming, informed, and unforgettable experience at World Games and in Los Angeles!
Visit www.LA2015.org/registration and click "Families" to learn more about membership
criteria, exclusive benefits and how to apply.
For assistance with accommodations visit www.LA2015.org/housing to book hotels and take
advantage of guaranteed lowest rates during the Games.
For assistance with flights, ground transportation, tours and attractions
visit www.LA2015.org/travel.
Please Note:
The Official Families Program hotel is the Westin Bonaventure in Downtown Los Angeles.
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SEPTEMBER 2014
Our Delegation Services Team is your main point of contact for information regarding World
Games, and our sole purpose to make sure you have the best experience possible in
Los Angeles!
Prior to World Games, we will assist you with questions regarding registration, travel,
accommodations, Host Town, Families Program, Healthy Athletes, competition venues and
more. During World Games we will manage the Delegation Welcome Center, Delegation
Service Centers and housing on each campus, organize HOD Meetings and manage
Delegation Liaison relationships. Let’s meet the team!
Alicia Fox – Vice President
alicia.fox@LA2015.org
Alicia oversees the team and is responsible for the overall vision, plan and
execution of deliverables for Delegation Services, while also coordinating
Delegation needs with all GOC departments.
Derek Walsh – Director of Operations
derek.walsh@LA2015.org
Derek is responsible for the planning and operation of the Delegation
Welcome Center and Delegation Service Centers, and works with
operations/venue management to insure all Delegation needs are met upon
arrival at the airport and Olympic Villages.
Hashem Shokair – Director of Communications
hashem.shokair@LA2015.org
Hashem distributes the information you need to prepare for World Games
through our monthly newsletter, Delegation webpage and HOD manual, and
will provide important updates to HODs and Delegation Liaisons (DLs) during
World Games to keep you informed.
Helene Cortez – Director of DL Recruitment
helene.cortez@LA2015.org
Helene recruits and trains the 400 Delegation Liaisons (DLs) who will
provide language and additional support to each Delegation 24 hours a day
during World Games; the DL role is crucial to the Delegation experience.
A member of our team has been assigned to your Delegation to assist with all needs leading
up to World Games. If you have general questions, please feel free to email or call us at:
General Department Contacts
Phone: +1 (213) 986-9875 Email: delegation@LA2015.org
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SEPTEMBER 2014
Special Olympics, the global leader for people with intellectual disabilities, will hold the world’s
largest sports and humanitarian event in the world capital for media and entertainment in 2015,
uniting the world through sports in a celebration of the abilities and accomplishments of
people with intellectual disabilities and forming a new global vision of acceptance.
From a backyard summer camp for people with intellectual disabilities to a global movement,
Special Olympics has been changing lives and attitudes for over 45 years.
At the first Special Olympics International Summer Games in 1968, Eunice Kennedy Shriver got
down on the field during warm ups. Shriver, the founder of Special Olympics, also loved being
a coach. A few minutes after this picture was taken, she put on her bathing suit – and helped
athletes and coaches at the aquatics events.
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SEPTEMBER 2014
OFFICIAL PARTNERS
OFFICIAL BROADCAST MEDIA
OFFICIAL WORLD HEADQUARTERS
GAMES SPONSORS
FOUNDING CHAMPIONS
AEG, Bank of America, The Coca-Cola Company, David Ge en, Deloitte LLC, Kaiser Permanente,
Kate Capshaw & Steven Spielberg, The Knights of Columbus, Mattel Inc., Toyota,
The Walt Disney Company, Panda Express
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