Summer2018 Games DELEGATION HANDBOOK

1 Table of Contents Welcome ...... 3 Participating Programs/Delegations...... 3 Location...... 3 Games Headquarters...... 3 Competition Venues...... 3 Demonstration Sport Venue...... 3 Important Contact Information...... 3 General Schedule...... 4 Delegation Services...... 5 Credential Overview...... 5 Meals...... 5 Housing...... 5 Important Delegation Reminders...... 5 Delegation Housing...... 6 CSULB Dorms...... 6 Shuttle Buses...... 6 Sports Competition...... 6 Protests...... 6 Coaches Code of Conduct...... 7 Athletics...... 9 ...... 10 ...... 11 ...... 12 Other Events...... 13 Opening Ceremony...... 13 Flag Football Demonstration...... 13 Festival + Law Enforcement Torch Run Pavilion...... 13 Healthy Athletes...... 13 Rafer’s Boutique...... 13 Athlete Celebration...... 13 Closing Ceremony...... 13 Games Policies...... 14 Medical Guidelines...... 14 Medical Emergencies: First Aid...... 14 Smoking Regulations...... 14 Lost and Found...... 14 Lost Athletes...... 14 Summer Games Crisis Plan...... 15 In Case Of An Emergency...... 15 Weather Contingency...... 15

2 Welcome ... to the 2018 Special Olympics Southern Summer Games, where 1,100 athletes from across Southern California are gathered to compete. We are honored that you are joining us this year, and thank you for your dedication and commitment to our athletes. Without your support, we simply could not accomplish our mission.

We appreciate all that you do to embody the spirit of what it means to serve with enthusiasm and integrity. You are the heart of our organization, and we THANK YOU! Let the Games begin!

Participating Programs/Delegations

Antelope Valley Northern Santa Barbara Santa Clarita Valley East San Gabriel Valley Orange County South Bay Greater Pasadena Southeast Los Angeles Greater San Bernardino Pomona Valley Temecula Valley Imperial Valley County Tri-Valley Inland Empire San Gabriel Valley Ventura County Kern County San Luis Obispo County Western San Bernardino Long Beach Santa Barbara County Westside Mojave River Valley

Location California State University, Long Beach 1250 Bellflower Blvd Long Beach, CA 90840

Games Headquarters Walter , Green Side / East Entrance, Ukleja Room

Competition Venues California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) Athletics...... Jack Rose Track Stadium Basketball...... Walter Pyramid & Gold Mine Gym Bocce...... CSULB Baseball Field Swimming...... CSULB Pool

Demonstration Sport Venue Flag Football...... Lawn north of the Pyramid

Important Contact Information Jennifer Keurulainen, Games Director...... (562) 506-4011 Lisa Carpenter, Delegation Services...... (562) 243-4547 Jeff Van Fossen, Delegation Arrival...... (562) 366-6202 Mike Brown, S-Team Director ...... (805) 757-8634

3 General Schedule

Friday, June 8 Games Headquarters (Games HQ)...... 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Housing Check-In: Parkside, Hillside Housing Office, and International House...... 2:00 – 7:00 p.m. Housing Office...... 2:00 – 9:00 p.m. Dinner: Hillside Dining Hall...... 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. HOD Meeting/Reception, Games HQ...... 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Athlete Curfew...... 10:00 p.m.

Saturday, June 9 Breakfast: Hillside Dining Hall (Friday Arrivals Only)...... 6:00 – 8:30 a.m. Games HQ...... 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Games Shuttle...... 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Arrival Breakfast: Courtyard next to Lot E2 (See map on page 6: location 18) ...... 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. Delegation Arrival...... 7:00 – 8:30 a.m. Rafer’s Boutique, Festival Area...... 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Info Booth...... 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Parade Staging, Rugby Field...... 8:30 – 9:15 a.m. Opening Ceremony, Jack Rose Track Stadium...... 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Flag Football Demonstration...... 10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Family Pavilion, Festival Area...... 10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Healthy Athletes, south of Walter Pyramid...... 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Young Athletes Rising Stars: Basketball (Walter Pyramid)...... 10:45 – 11:00 a.m. Delegations report to Competition Venues...... 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Housing Check-In: Parkside and Hillside Housing Offices...... 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Festival...... 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Lunch Distribution Sites Open...... 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Young Athletes Festival, Festival Area...... 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Competition: All Sports Venues...... 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. Delegation Dinner: Parkside and Hillside Dining Halls*...... 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Healthy Athletes at the Athlete Celebration Dance, Student Union Building...... 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Athlete Celebration Dance, Student Union Building...... 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Athlete Curfew...... 10:00 p.m.

Sunday, June 10 Delegation Breakfast: Parkside and Hillside Dining Halls*...... 6:00 – 8:30 a.m. Games Shuttle...... 6:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Housing Check-Out: Parkside, Hillside Housing Offices, and International House...... 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Rafer’s Boutique, Festival Area...... 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Competition: Basketball...... 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Info Booth...... 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Healthy Athletes, south of Walter Pyramid...... 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Family Pavilion, Festival Area...... 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Competition: Athletics, Bocce, and Swimming...... 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Festival...... 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Young Athletes Rising Stars: Bocce (Bocce competition venue)...... 9:30 – 9:45 a.m. Young Athletes Festival, Festival Area...... 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Flag Football Demonstration...... 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Lunch Distribution Sites Open...... 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Young Athletes Rising Stars: Athletics (Jack Rose Track Stadium)...... 1:00 – 1:15 p.m. Closing Ceremony, Festival Stage...... 3:00 – 3:30 p.m. Delegations Depart...... 4:00 p.m. *Delegations will go to their assigned dining hall. 4 Delegation Services Credential Overview Delegations received wristband credentials prior to arrival at the Games and are expected to wear the credentials throughout the whole event. Credentials must not be shared or traded. Credentials for scratched athletes, coaches, and delegation volunteers must be turned in at Delegation Check-In or Games HQ. Heads of Delegation (HODs) will also receive a photo credential.

Blue Wristband ...... Head/Assistant of Delegation (HOD) Blue Wristband...... Head Coaches/Coaches Yellow Wristband...... Athletes Orange Wristband...... Day Coaches Purple Wristband...... One-on-One Aides Teal Wristband...... All Access

Meals Meals are only provided for registered delegation members with credentials. For breakfast and dinner, delegations will dine in their respective dining halls. Albertsons, Vons, and Pavilions employees will provide lunches to delegations on Saturday and Sunday. Meal tickets for lunch can be found in your delegation packet. Please see your HOD for more information.

Dining Halls Parkside Dorms – Use Parkside Dining Hall Hillside Dorms, Hillside Traditional, International House, Los Alamitos, and Los Cerritos – Use Hillside Dining Hall

Dining Hours Friday, June 8 – Dinner*...... 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Saturday, June 9 – Breakfast*...... 6:00 – 8:30 a.m. Saturday, June 9 – Dinner...... 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Sunday, June 10 – Breakfast...... 6:00 – 8:30 a.m. *Friday dinner and Saturday breakfast are only available for delegations that arrive on Friday.

Continental breakfast items (milk, juice, yogurt, breakfast/granola bars, and fruit) will be available for delegations arriving on Saturday morning. Delegations should plan to eat breakfast before arriving on campus.

Housing Delegations will be housed in the CSULB dorms. Housing will be assigned based on the delegation’s size and needs. Housing will not be available for bus drivers. Delegations will be housed together in one dorm and/or an adjacent dorm but may be separated on different floors, wings, and suites. Bathrooms will be clearly designated as male or female. Delegations will not be allowed to increase the number of assigned rooms. The Head of Delegation (HOD) will be responsible for picking up room keys and distributing to coaches. All keys must be returned to one of the housing offices before the delegation departs from campus. Delegations will be charged a fee for any lost keys or damage to rooms.

Important Delegation Reminders • No coach or athlete is allowed to leave the Games venue during the Summer Games weekend without prior permission from the Head of Delegation. • Parents, guardians, relatives, and friends are not permitted inside dormitories, cafeterias, and the athlete dance • Only those with credentials (wristbands) are allowed to be with the delegations. • Athletes may not be left alone (unchaperoned) at any time. • Curfew (and lights out) applies to coaches and chaperones as well as athletes. • CSULB is a smoke free, tobacco free campus. All forms of tobacco, including e-cigarettes and smokeless tobacco, are prohibited on university grounds.

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A Delegation Housing Shuttle Buses P D CSULB Dorms The main transportation tent will be next to the gold/west side of the 17 - Delegation Arrival [R2 + Q5] Pyramid. Buses will run continuously as needed throughout operation hours. 20 - Hillside Dorms [Q6 + R5] See Map for Shuttle Pick Up locations 21 - Los Alamitos Dorms [R5] 22 - Los Cerritos Dorms [R6] Saturday, June 9 23 - Parkside Dorms [Q2] The Games shuttle will operate from 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. 24 - International House [Q7] 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. E9  Pyramid  Parkside Dorms  Hillside Dorms E8 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Athlete CelebrationS O U T H C A M P U DanceS R O A D Shuttle  Pyramid  Parkside Dorms  Hillside Dorms  Student Union Building E. 7TH STREET

Sunday, June 10 The Games shuttle will operate from 7:00 a.m. – 4 p.m.  Pyramid  Parkside Dorms  Hillside Dorms Sports Competition Protests The head coach is the only person who can file a protest. Head coaches should present protests to the sports venue manager in a calm and organized manner within 15 minutes of the completion of the event. Please remember to be a good role model for your athletes, coaches, and volunteers.

The venue manager, head sports official/technical delegate and Competition Director will evaluate protests and make a decision. All decisions will be final. Judgment calls, improper entry scores, and matters involving the accuracy of an official’s judgment are not conditions for a protest.

Those who do not successfully complete the competition will be disqualified but receive a participation ribbon. 6 Coaches Code of Conduct

As a SOSC coach, I will abide by: Principle A: Competence I will strive to maintain high standards of excellence in my work. I will recognize the boundaries of my particular competencies and the limitations of my expertise. I will provide only those services and use only those techniques for which I am qualified by education, training, or experience. In those areas in which my personal knowledge does not exist, I will exercise careful judgment and take appropriate precautions to protect the welfare of those with whom I work, the athlete.

Principle B: Integrity I will seek to promote integrity in the practice of coaching. I will be honest, fair, and respectful of others. I will strive to be aware of my own belief systems, values, needs, and limitations and the effect of these with whom I work. To the extent feasible, I will attempt to clarify, for relevant parties, the roles they are performing and to function appropriately in accordance with those roles. I will avoid improper and potentially harmful dual relationships.

Principle C: Professional Responsibility I will uphold the standards of conduct, clarify the roles and obligations, accept appropriate responsibility for behavior, and my methods to the needs of different athletes. I will consult with, refer to, or cooperate with others to the extent needed to serve the best interest of their athletes, or other recipients of their services. My moral standards and conduct are personal matters to the same degree as is true of any other person, except when my conduct may compromise my coaching responsibilities.

Principle D: Respect for Participants and Dignity I will respect the fundamental rights, dignity, and worth of all participants. I will be aware of cultural, individual, and role differences, including those due to age, gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, , language, and socioeconomic status.

Principle E: Concern for Others’ Welfare I will seek to contribute to the welfare of those with whom I interact. In my actions, I will consider the welfare and rights of athletes and other participants. When conflicts occur among my obligations or concerns, I will attempt to resolve these conflicts and to perform my role in a fashion that avoids or minimizes harm.

Principle F: Responsible Coaching I am aware of my responsibilities to the community and the society in which I work and live.

In addition to the above General Principles, I will observe:

Respect for Others I will respect the rights, dignity, and worth of staff, athletes, coaches, other volunteers, friends, and spectators in Special Olympics. I will treat everyone equally, regardless of sex, ethnic origin, religion, or ability. I will be a positive role model for the athletes I coach.

Athlete Supervision The coach to athlete ratio (1:4) must be maintained at all times. Please ensure that all athletes have appropriate supervision at all times.

7 Coach Responsibilities Coaches coming to Summer Games must accept these responsibilities: 1. Provide for the general welfare, safety, health and well-being of each athlete in their charge. 2. Be thoroughly familiar with all the information in this handbook. 3. Provide the following specific services to each athlete in their charge: a. Supervision 24 hours a day b. Assurance that credentials are worn at all times c. Assistance with luggage and personal items at all times d. Assistance in getting to meals on time e. Assistance in reporting to competitions and events on time f. Assurance that prescribed medications are taken on time g. Assistance in keeping track of awards and souvenirs 4. Dress and act at all times in a manner which will appropriately represent Special Olympics Southern California and the delegation. Always be courteous. 5. Report all emergencies to proper authorities after taking immediate action to insure health and safety of participants. 6. CSULB is a smoke free, tobacco free campus. All forms of tobacco, including e-cigarettes and smokeless tobacco, are prohibited on university grounds. 7. Refrain from possession, consumption, or any use of alcohol or illegal drugs at all times. 8. Follow the intent and spirit of established duties, rules and responsibilities established by Special Olympics Southern California and Special Olympics, Inc.

All coaches must comply with the rules and guidelines for participation in Summer Games and with the Coaches Code of Conduct. Failure to abide by these rules, guidelines, and directives will result in the coach’s dismissal at the expense of the delegation.

Meetings A head coach or coach representative from each sport is required to attend the coaches meetings. See each sport’s schedule of events for details.

Sports Rules The National Governing Bodies (NGBs); Special Olympics, Inc.; and the official Special Olympics Sports Rules from 2016 shall be the rules under which competition at the Summer Games shall be conducted.

Why Enforce the Rules Each official Special Olympics sport has an established NGB that provides the rules and regulations for the specific sport. These NGBs are an important aspect of competition as they provide consistency at every level of competition for any athlete whether in Special Olympics or not. Learning to follow the rules is important for many reasons including:

• Consistency: It is hard on the athletes to play one way in one competition and then another way in a different competition. • Training: One of the major goals of any Special Olympics program is to have trained athletes. Most athletes who are trained in the event in which they are competing will have no problems following the rules. • Self-Esteem: Most would agree that it is more satisfying to compete by the rules than by doing it wrong and winning. • Fairness: It is not fair to those athletes who have trained and are performing skills, as stated in the rules, if other athletes are allowed to break the rules and still win medals. • Life Experience: Learning to follow the rules is a basic part of the growth and development of any individual. Special Olympics athletes have the ability to learn the rules correctly and should be given the opportunity. Although rule enforcement is not an easy concept to accept at times, it allows for consistent and quality competition. It will also assist athletes in improving their skills and becoming more knowledgeable in their sports; a goal towards which we are all striving.

8 Athletics Jack Rose Track Stadium Saturday, June 9 Sunday, June 10 Head Coaches Meeting ...... 11:30 a.m. Head Coaches Meeting...... 8:00 a.m. Competition ...... 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. Competition...... 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Track Events 800M Race Walk Lower Ability and Events 25M Race 1500M Race 10M Assisted Walk 50M Race 5000M Race 25M Assisted Walk 50M Race Walk 4x100M Relay 30M Slalom 100M Race 50M Motorized Wheelchair Slalom 100M Race Walk Field Events Standing Long Jump 200M Race Throw Shot Put – Wheelchair 400M Race Standing Long Jump 400M Race Walk Shot Put 800M Race Ball Throw

Competition Overview When events and divisions are called over the PA system, athletes will be given 15 minutes to check-in at Athlete Staging on the infield of the track. It is important to check-in at Athlete Staging before leaving the venue. Athletes who miss their events or divisions will not be allowed to make up their race. Competition times are subject to change and may be adjusted during the event.

Some (male and female) divisions may be run at the same time but will be awarded separately. This will be done in an effort to keep competition running on time.

Track events take priority over field events. If an athlete has track and field events called at the same time, the athlete must go to the assigned bullpen for the track event. A coach or volunteer should inform the check-in for the field event about the delay. The athlete will complete the field event as soon as they have completed the track event.

Parents and family members must remain in spectator areas. Credentials will be checked at all access points.

9 Basketball Walter Pyramid and Gold Mine Gym Saturday, June 9 Sunday, June 10 Athlete Check-In ...... 11:00 a.m. Athlete Check-In...... 1 hour prior to competition Head Coaches Meeting ...... 11:30 a.m. Head Coaches Meeting...... 10:00 a.m. Competition ...... 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. Competition...... 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Basketball Mixed Divisions Westside Lakers SGV Tomahawks Blue OC Anaheim Panthers TRI Wildcats SLOC Tigers IE Central Riverside Warriors IE Temecula Valley Dragons Pasadena Ducks White OC Tigers NSBC Rebels SAB Ligers SD Ravens VEN Simi Stars Pomona Wildcats VEN Slam KER Roadrunners SD El Cajon #1 IE Desert Heat Basketball Womens Division OC Laguna Hills Hawks Superheroes Long Beach Warriors AV Lady Lopes AV Elite LA Downey Toon Squad SCV Diva Sharks SCV LARC Avengers Torrance Jedi Shield Pomona Wildcats SCV Bull Sharks IE Redlands Yucaipa Rebels Torrance Lady Dolphins

Competition Overview Games will consist of two 13-minute halves with a running clock. The stop clock will go into effect for the last two minutes of the game. Overtime will consist of three minutes with the 1st minute running clock and the last two minutes stop clock.

Parents and family members must remain in spectator areas. Credentials will be checked at all access points.

Tiebreakers Within pool play and/or medal round competition, the following criteria should be used in the following order to determine final placement of teams for awards: a. Head-to-Head record b. Points against vs. tied teams only c. Points against vs. pool/division d. Coin toss

10 Bocce CSULB Baseball Field Saturday, June 9 Sunday, June 10 Athlete Check-In ...... 11:00 a.m. Athlete Check-In...... 8:00 a.m. Warm Up...... 11:30 a.m. Warm Up...... 8:30 a.m. Head Coaches Meeting ...... 11:45 a.m. Head Coaches Meeting...... 8:45 a.m. Competition ...... 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. Competition...... 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Events: Team Competition TRI Glendale Lions GLA EAC Pallinos GLA MATC IE Corona Norco Red Dragons IE Corona Norco White Dragons NSBC Thunderbolts OC Tustin Angels #1 IE Mighty Menifee Tornado’s IE Tumbleweeds Tumblers SCV Ram Sharks TRI Glendale Rams IE Western San Bernardino Comets Westside Waves NSBC - Braves Antelope Valley TRI Studio City Strikers SGV Bruins OC PYLUSD VEN Conejo Primos SCV Clipper Sharks SDC Poway Panthers SAB Santa Barbara Rollers IE Mighty Menifee Super Stars IE Mighty Menifee Hot Shots KER High Rollers IE Redlands Yucaipa Rebels GLA Dawns IE Green Mojaves 1 IE Green Mojaves 2 OC Garden Grove Rebels OC Tustin Angels #2 VEN Camarillo Knockouts Long Beach Riptide IE Temecula Valley Mustangs Pomona Wildcats SLOC Tigers LA Lakewood Muddogs ESGV Unicorns KER Low Rollers IE T.E.A.M. Super Stars SAB Santa Barbara Belles

Competition Overview Parents and family members must remain in spectator areas. Credentials will be checked at all access points.

Tiebreakers Within pool play and/or medal round competition, the following criteria should be used in the following order to determine final placement of teams for awards: a. Head-to-Head record b. Points against vs. tied teams only c. Points against vs. pool/division d. Coin toss

11 Swimming CSULB Pool Saturday, June 9 Sunday, June 10 Athlete Check-In ...... 10:45 a.m. Athlete Check-In...... 8:00 a.m. Warm Up...... 11:00 –11:30 a.m. Warm Up...... 8:15 – 8:45 a.m. Head Coaches Meeting ...... 11:30 a.m. Head Coaches Meeting...... 8:45 a.m. Competition ...... 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. Competition...... 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Events Saturday 10M Assisted Walk Sunday 200M Freestyle 15M Walk 100M Freestyle 50M Breaststroke 15M Flotation Race 50M Backstroke 25M Freestyle 15M Unassisted Swim 25M Breaststroke 100M Backstroke 25M Kickboard 50M Butterfly 100M Individual Medley 50M Freestyle 25M Butterfly 400M Freestyle 25M Backstroke 4x25M Freestyle Relay 4x50M Freestyle Relay

Competition Overview Competition information and schedules will be distributed in packets.

Athletes will be given 15 minutes to check-in at the Athlete Staging area from the time when events and divisions are first called. It is important to check-in at the Athlete Staging area before leaving the venue. Athletes who miss their events or divisions will not be allowed to make up their race. Competition times are subject to change and may be adjusted during the event.

Parents and family members must remain in spectator areas. Credentials will be checked at all access points.

12 Other Events Opening Ceremony Jack Rose Track Stadium Saturday, June 9 from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Delegations will stage between 8:30 - 9:15 a.m. for the Athlete Parade on the Rugby Field adjacent to the track. The parade will begin promptly at 9:30 a.m. Opening Ceremony will feature the Athlete Parade, live musical performances, guest speakers and the lighting of the cauldron. The ceremony will last approximately an hour. Families, friends and spectators can watch for free from the bleachers. Please plan to arrive early as seating space is limited.

Flag Football Demonstration Saturday, June 9 from 10:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Sunday, June 10 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. North lawn of Walter Pyramid Come experience our newest sport: flag football. You and Special Olympics athletes can participate in skills drills and watch a scrimmage at 1:15 a.m. on Saturday and 12:00 p.m. on Sunday.

Festival + Law Enforcement Torch Run Pavilion Saturday, June 9 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, June 10 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. The Festival is the activity hub for the weekend, featuring entertainment, sponsor booths and games, law enforcement exhibits, Family Pavilion, Young Athletes, arts and crafts, and much more!

Healthy Athletes Between the Walter Pyramid and Jack Rose Track Stadium Saturday, June 9 from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. and at the Athlete Celebration from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Sunday, June 10 from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Special Olympics athletes can receive free health screenings for dental, eyes, hearing, feet, physical fitness, and nutrition.

Rafer’s Boutique Festival Saturday, June 9 from 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, June 10 from 7:00 a.m. – 3 p.m. Attendees shop for souvenirs and merchandise at the official store for Special Olympics Southern California and Summer Games. Everything from T-shirts to hats to lapel pins and tote bags will be available.

Athlete Celebration Student Union Building Saturday, June 9 from 7 – 9 p.m. After a fun and hard day of competitions, athletes can unwind and celebrate with live music, a DJ, , Healthy Athletes screenings, and more. This is a closed event; only registered delegation members with blue or yellow wristbands are allowed to attend.

Closing Ceremony Festival Stage Sunday, June 10 from 3 – 3:30 p.m. Stop by the Festival Stage and come celebrate our athletes’ achievements with music and more!

13 Games Policies Medical Guidelines • Bring copies of all your athletes’ medicals to the event. • Emergency medical care beyond first aid is given at the Emergency Room. • Report any known or anticipated medical problems to the medical volunteer in your hotel upon arrival (diabetes, severe allergies, recent injuries). • Sunscreen: If the weather requires sunscreen, have athletes apply it prior to the start of the Games. Reapply as needed every 2 - 3 hours. Cover all exposed areas, especially face, ears, back of neck, shoulders, upper arm, back of legs, and thighs. • Medications should be administered at scheduled times by athletes or coaches. Double check that medication dosage is correct and sufficient for the weekend. • SOSC does not provide . Wheelchairs are not available at the event. • When a participant becomes ill: ºº Stay with the participant and send for assistance. ºº Wait with the participant while medical volunteer checks condition. ºº Accompany the participant (if referred) back to housing, hospital, or rest area. ºº Notify your Head of Delegation (HOD) before leaving with participant.

Medical Emergencies: First Aid Initial requests for medical attention should be directed to the medical tent at the sports venues or the Medical HQ Tent. A secondary procedure would be to contact Games Headquarters.

Smoking Regulations CSULB is a smoke free, tobacco free campus. All forms of tobacco, including e-cigarettes and smokeless tobacco, are prohibited on university grounds.

Lost and Found Games Headquarters is the designated location for lost and found items. Please check there for any missing items. Remember to label all belongings. Any items that are unclaimed at the end of the event will be donated.

Lost Athletes If an athlete is lost, immediately notify a member of the Games Organizing Committee (GOC). The GOC will initiate a search. Please follow the steps below: • Identify yourself. • Describe the missing athlete: name, age, gender, physical description, and what the athlete was wearing. • Identify the place the athlete was last seen. • Indicate who is to be notified when the athlete is found. The GOC will take action to reunite the missing athlete with the delegation.

When an athlete is located, notify the nearest GOC member or S-Team member. In the event one of your athletes is lost or transported to the hospital, please notify a GOC member, medical volunteer, S-Team volunteer, or Games Headquarters. Complete the Accident/Incident Form; send a copy to SOSC Risk Management at [email protected]

14 Summer Games Crisis Plan A crisis is an unexpected situation or incident posing possible harm to Special Olympics’ reputation and viability. Information released about any incident could have a negative impact on the image of Special Olympics Southern California (SOSC) and could make the possible crisis situations below even worse: • Injured or sick participant/spectator/volunteer treated on-site or taken to hospital • Contagious health threat or outbreak • Criminal activity by athlete/spectator/volunteer/staff/guest (property damage, use of drugs/alcohol, etc.) • Severe weather • Canceled/postponed event • Allegations of wrongdoing • Missing participant • Transportation accident • National/State declared emergency (e.g., natural disaster, power outage, terrorist attack) • Bomb threat • Death of a participant, volunteer, or spectator • Fire • Financial fraud or fundraising scandal • Sexual abuse

In Case Of An Emergency 1. The first priority is to prevent further injury and give necessary treatment to individuals who are injured. a. Attend and assess any victims. b. Request First Aid assistance as needed. c. Call 911 if it is appropriate. d. Administer CPR by a qualified person only, if it is appropriate. e. Request staff/volunteers to maintain crowd control. 2. Take a count of athletes, coaches, volunteers, and so on, and stay together. 3. In the event of a “crisis,” immediately contact the first person on the list below or proceed down the list until someone is reached: a. AVP, Marketing & Communications: ...... Brian Szczerbinski 562-686-5997 b. Summer Games and Director Competitions: ...... Jen Keurulainen 562-506-4011 c. Senior VP, Sports and Programs: ...... Jan Palchikoff 310-733-8109 4. If necessary, SOSC will hold a news conference/briefing at Summer Games HQ in case of an emergency. 5. SOSC will communicate with Heads of Delegations (HODs) through email and text message if necessary. 6. The SOSC contacts above will notify the appropriate staff, insurance company, legal representative, athlete/ family members, Board of Directors, key sponsors/volunteers, and Special Olympics International.

Weather Contingency In case of severe weather including heavy rain, lightning, or extreme heat, the Technical Delegate, Competition Manager, and Venue Director will make decisions regarding suspension of competition and any revisions to the competition schedule. Any updates will be communicated to Head of Delegations (HODs) and Head Coaches. Delegations can check for information updates at Games Headquarters.

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Venue Sponsors Athletics Basketball Bocce Swimming

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