2018 Special Olympics Training Camp Manual

SPECIAL OLYMPICS USA DELEGATION FOR THE 2019 WORLD GAMES 225 ATHLETES 62 COACHES 31 STAFF/DELEGATES

SPECIAL OLYMPICS USA ATHLETE PARTICIPANT NUMBERS BY SPORT: Swimming 25 Volleyball 2 teams (22 athletes) Track & Field 38 Triathlon 3 Basketball 3 teams (30 athletes) Tennis 14 Bocce 12 Table Tennis 4 Bowling 15 Soccer 11v11 1 team (16 athletes) Cycling 6 Sailing 4 Equestrian 6 Powerlifting 8 Gymnastics 6 (2 Artistic and 4 Rhythmic) Golf 16

The Special Olympics World Games 2019 will be held in Abu Dhabi. The Games will be the world’s largest humanitarian and sporting event of 2019. This showcase event marks the first time the Special Olympics World Games will be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In order for Special Olympics USA (SO USA) athletes to be successful at the Games they must train and prepare locally. In addition, SO USA athletes and delegation members must represent themselves, their families, their Programs, their states and the USA as ambassadors. As such, all delegation members must attend the SO USA Training Camp with the following goals in mind: GOALS OF TRAINING CAMP 1. To train and prepare athletes in their selected sport for competition against athletes from around the world. 2. To provide an opportunity for athletes to meet their teammates and coaches from around the country that will be traveling with them to Abu Dhabi. 3. To provide coaches the chance to determine the ability levels of the athletes so they can be placed in events that best reflect their abilities. 4. To help the coaches and management team assess each delegate’s capability of making the journey to Abu Dhabi. If, in the rare occasion, there is a person who cannot demonstrate the ability to be away from home, steps will be taken to help rectify the situation to allow the athlete the opportunity to compete at the World Games level. 5. To provide the management team an opportunity to test the medical and communication systems that will be in place at the World Games.

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COMMUNICATIONS AT CAMP

COMMUNICATIONS FOR TRAINING CAMP Special Olympics North America Craig Pippert, 919-306-7531, [email protected]

SO USA Head of Delegation Chris Hahn, 913-620-6992, [email protected]

TRAINING CAMP COMMUNICATIONS During camp please adhere to the lines of communication as follows:

Airport Operations / Flight Information: George Srour, 317-345-1958, [email protected] Please contact George immediately regarding flight delays or changes during travel to/from Training Camp.

Ground & On-site Transportation: Bill Fields, 310-384-9511, [email protected] Programs that will be driving in should connect with Bill when they leave to come to camp and when they are approximately 1 hour away from Training Camp. Important information needed will be what program, how many are in the contingent and if there are any changes to who is travelling.

Training Camp General Information: Gary Cimaglia, 302-740-1055, [email protected] During Training Camp any questions or issues that arise should be directed to Gary. Having a single line of communication to the hotels, University of Delaware and other venues will help ensure a smooth and successful resolution to any problems. This communication line will also ensure that everyone has knowledge of situations that arise. See below for lines of communication within each sport.

Medical: Dr. Tim Taft, 919-259-2239, [email protected]

In the event of any medical situation please contact Dr. Taft or the assigned SO USA medical person for your particular sport. In the event of a serious medical condition contact 911 and then connect with your assigned medical person. It will be important that SO USA medical staff is made aware of ANY medical situation that arises.

Media: Tara Baker, 860-877-5068, [email protected] All media inquiries will be directed by Tara and the SO USA communications team throughout camp. The SO USA communications team will work with you, as much as possible, ahead of time for any specifics related to your sport that will cause the least amount of disruption to your schedule. Should you have any media inquiries during camp that you were not aware of (ie: local media), please contact Tara.

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SO USA SOCIAL MEDIA GUIDELINES FOR SO USA DELEGATION MEMBERS “Special Olympics USA” is one team. In the spirit of the Games, let’s cheer as one! We encourage you to use the official Special Olympics USA social media channels to share photos, stories, successes, links to media coverage, and more. We’ve developed the following easy-to-use guidelines, resources and best practices to help everyone’s athletes receive the attention and support they deserve! Social Media Information Official Hashtags: Special Olympics USA hashtag: #Cheer4USA Special Olympics Unified Sports hashtag: #PlayUnified Special Olympics International hashtags to use when appropriate: #ChooseToInclude & #InclusionRevolution Official Special Olympics USA Social Media Channels: Facebook (@specialolympicsusa): www.facebook.com/specialolympicsusa Twitter (@specialolyUSA): https://twitter.com/specialolyUSA Instagram (@specialolympicsusa): https://www.instagram.com/specialolympicsusa/ Flickr: www.flickr.com/soteamusa/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8JvXkoUEMfvT-omck1uqWg Website: http://specialolympicsusa.org Newsletter: https://signup.e2ma.net/signup/1357467/1356044/ Official Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 Social and Electronic Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorldGamesAD Twitter: https://twitter.com/WorldGamesAD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldgamesad YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw0BxeReoVbOGhxySYhwjNA Website: http://www.abudhabi2019.org Hashtag: #MeetTheDetermined #BeUnified Special Olympics USA Social Media Guidelines / Best Practices ● Language Tips: - The official name of our delegation is “Special Olympics USA” - Never refer to the team as “Special Olympics Team USA” or “Team USA:” this name is reserved for the United States Olympic Committee’s delegation to the Olympics and the USOC does monitor this. - Refer to our athletes as “Special Olympics athletes,” not “Special Olympians.” Special Olympics does not have permission to use the term “Olympian,” per the International Olympic Committee. - The official name of the Games are the “Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019” ● Please do not start new Facebook pages, Twitter handles, Blogs or YouTube channels for World Games. This fragments our efforts and audience. ● The more we all use the Special Olympics USA social media channels, the more fresh and diverse content will be available for Special Olympics USA’s fans.

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SO USA SOCIAL MEDIA GUIDELINES FOR SO USA DELEGATION MEMBERS ● Remember that you are representing Special Olympics USA at all times, whether posting to your personal social media accounts or posting to the official Special Olympics USA social media platforms. Keep posts professional and positive. ● When posting to your personal page on either Facebook or Twitter or Instagram, you have the ability to include the Special Olympics USA pages as reference. ● When posting on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, please tag Special Olympics USA in your posts. For Facebook, you need to like the Special Olympics USA page first. Once you do, when referring to Special Olympics USA, you should be able to start typing in “Special Olympics USA” and it should auto fill the name. For Twitter, you must follow the team handle first, then use @specialolyUSA when tagging Special Olympics USA. For Instagram, you must like the team account first, then use @specialolympicsusa when tagging Special Olympics USA. ● We have developed a hashtag for Special Olympics USA: #Cheer4USA. We recommend that you use this tag when using Facebook, Twitter and/or Instagram in order to build more awareness. ● We realize many of you have social media platforms for your state Program. Please remember to share postings relevant to World Games on the Special Olympics USA social media platforms. ● If you need to communicate additional information to your athletes, coaches or families please use email or other means. Sample Special Olympics USA Facebook Posts • Only [number of days/weeks] until [athlete/team] represents @SpecialOlympicsUSA at the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 (tag www.facebook.com/WorldGamesAD)! #Cheer4USA • Good luck to @SpecialOlympicsUSA [athlete/team] at the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 (tag www.facebook.com/WorldGamesAD)! We’ll be cheering for you back home in [state/city]! #Cheer4USA • Best of luck to all of the @SpecialOlympicsUSA athletes at the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 (tag www.facebook.com/WorldGamesAD)! #Cheer4USA Sample Special Olympics USA Twitter Posts • Only [number of days/weeks] until [athlete/team] represents @SpecialOlyUSA at @WorldGamesAD! #Cheer4USA • Good luck to @SpecialOlyUSA [athlete/team] at @WorldGamesAD! We’ll be cheering for you back home in [state/city]! #Cheer4USA • Best of luck to all of the @SpecialOlyUSA athletes at @WorldGamesAD! #Cheer4USA Sample Special Olympics USA Instagram Posts • Only [number of days/weeks] until [athlete/team] represents @SpecialOlympicsUSA at @WorldGamesAD! #Cheer4USA • Good luck to @SpecialOlympicsUSA [athlete/team] at @WorldGamesAD! We’ll be cheering for you back home in [state/city]! #Cheer4USA • Best of luck to all of the @SpecialOlympicsUSA athletes at @WorldGamesAD! #Cheer4USA

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TUESDAY, SEPT. 18, 2018 THROUGH THURSDAY, SEPT. 20, 2018 TRAINING DAYS

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2018: TRAINING DAY 1

BREAKFAST SCHEDULE Breakfast served at The Embassy Suites Hotel Time Sports 6:30 – 7:00am Equestrian (8) Golf (21) Bowling (19) Sailing (5) Gymnastics (8) 7:00 – 7:30am Cycling (8) Basketball (36) Table Tennis (5) Volleyball (27) 7:30 – 8:00am Soccer (18) Swimming (31) Tennis (20) 8:00 – 8:30am Athletics (48) Bocce (15) Powerlifting (10) Triathlon (4)

TRANSPORTATION SCHEDULE - Morning All vehicles leave from The Embassy Suites Hotel Load Time Departure Type Sport & Destination Time 7:15am 7:30am Van #1 (Will stay @ venue) Sailing – Northeast River Yacht Club, 80 Bayside Dr, North East, MD 21901 7:15am 7:30am Van #2 Gymnastics – First State Gymnastics, 131 John Campbell Rd, Newark, DE 19711 7:15am 7:30am Bus #1 Equestrian – Carousel Park, 3700 Limestone Rd, Wilmington, DE 19808, Bowling – New Castle Bowlerama, 3031 New Castle Ave, New Castle, DE 19720 7:15am 7:30am Bus #2 Golf – Town & Country Golf Links, 197 East Ave, Woodstown, NJ 08098 7:45am 8:00am Van #3, Box Truck (Will stay Cycling @ venue)

TRAINING SCHEDULE - Morning Begin Sport Location Lunch Schedule 8:00am Basketball BCC – Main Arena 1 & East Gym 11:00am – 11:30am Table Tennis BCC – Main Arena 2 Volleyball BCC – West Gym

8:30am Soccer Men’s Soccer Practice Field 11:30am – 12:00pm Swimming UD Outdoor Pool Tennis UD Tennis Courts

9:00am Powerlifting BCC – Chuck Hall Weight Room 12:00pm – 12:30pm Bocce UD Fieldhouse Athletics Grant Stadium Triathlon Grant Stadium

Bowling, Golf, Cycling, Equestrian, Sailing & Gymnastics Morning Practice: Approx. 8:00am – 11:00am Lunch 11:00am -12:00pm

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2018: TRAINING DAY 1 TRANSPORTATION SCHEDULE - Afternoon Bus will leave from outside lunch venue for Swimming ONLY Load Time Departure Time Type Sport & Destination 12:15pm 12:30pm Bus # 3 Carpenter Sports Building

TRAINING SCHEDULE – Afternoon All sports can begin after their scheduled lunch time End Sport Location 3:30pm Basketball BCC – Main Arena 1 & East Gym Table Tennis BCC – Main Arena 2 Powerlifting BCC – Chuck Hall Weight Room Bocce UD Fieldhouse Swimming CSB Indoor Pool Tennis UD Tennis Courts Soccer Women’s Soccer Practice Field Volleyball BCC – West Gym Athletics Grant Stadium Triathlon Grant Stadium Bowling, Golf, Cycling, Equestrian, Sailing & Gymnastics Afternoon Practice: Approx. 12:00pm – 3:00pm TRANSPORTATION SCHEDULE – Late Afternoon All vehicles to return to The Embassy Suites Hotel, 654 S College Ave, Newark, DE 19713 Load Time Departure Type Sport Time 3:30pm 3:45pm Van #1 (On-Site) Sailing 4:00pm 4:15pm Van #2 Gymnastics Bowling 3:15pm to Bus #1 Bowling, Equestrian: Equestrian be ready to 3:00pm Equestrian load at 3:30pm 3:00pm 3:15pm Bus #2 Golf 3:30pm 3:45pm Bus #3 Swimming 3:00pm 3:15pm Van #3, Box Truck (On-Site) Cycling

EVENING SCHEDULE UD FIELD DAY WITH SO USA 6:00pm – 8:00pm All SO USA Delegation members should report to Grant Stadium on the UD Athletic Campus by 6:00pm. University of Delaware Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is hosting Special Olympics USA for a fun filled night of games and activities. UD Blue Hen athletes from every sport will be running events and participating with the SO USA Team. Food will also be provided during the event. Note: During the event SO USA Coaches, Sport Managers, and Management personnel will be participating in Team Building activities. Listen for announcements at the event. 9:30pm Management Team Meeting, Lord De La Warr Room

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2018: TRAINING DAY 2

TRAINING SCHEDULE - Morning Begin Sport Location Lunch Schedule 8:00am Basketball BCC – Main Arena 1 & East Gym 11:00am – 11:30am Table Tennis BCC – Main Arena 2 Volleyball BCC – West Gym

8:30am Soccer Men’s Soccer Practice Field 11:30am – 12:00pm Swimming UD Outdoor Pool Tennis UD Tennis Courts

9:00am Powerlifting BCC – Chuck Hall Weight Room 12:00pm – 12:30pm Bocce UD Fieldhouse Athletics Grant Stadium Triathlon Grant Stadium

Bowling, Golf, Cycling, Equestrian, Sailing & Gymnastics Morning Practice: Approx. 8:00am – 11:00am Lunch 11:00am -12:00pm

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2018: TRAINING DAY 2 TRANSPORTATION SCHEDULE - Afternoon Bus will leave from outside lunch venue for Swimming ONLY Load Time Departure Time Type Sport & Destination 12:15pm 12:30pm Bus # 3 Carpenter Sports Building

TRAINING SCHEDULE – Afternoon All sports can begin after their scheduled lunch time End Sport Location 3:00pm Basketball BCC – Main Arena 1 & East Gym Table Tennis BCC – Main Arena 2 Powerlifting BCC – Chuck Hall Weight Room Bocce UD Fieldhouse Swimming CSB Indoor Pool Tennis UD Tennis Courts Soccer Women’s Soccer Practice Field Volleyball BCC – West Gym Athletics Grant Stadium Triathlon Grant Stadium Bowling, Golf, Cycling, Equestrian, Sailing & Gymnastics Afternoon Practice: Approx. 12:00pm – 2:45pm TRANSPORTATION SCHEDULE – Late Afternoon All vehicles to return to The Embassy Suites Hotel, 654 S College Ave, Newark, DE 19713 Load Time Departure Type Sport Time 3:00pm 3:15pm Van #1 (On-Site) Sailing 3:00pm 3:15pm Van #2 Gymnastics Bowling 3:00pm to Bus #1 Bowling, Equestrian: Equestrian be ready to 2:45pm Equestrian load at 3:30pm 2:45pm 3:00pm Bus #2 Golf 3:15pm 3:30pm Bus #3 Swimming 3:00pm 3:15pm Van #3, Box Truck (On-Site) Cycling

EVENING SCHEDULE SO USA NIGHT AT THE PHILLIES (Citizens Bank Park) ALL DELEGATION MEMBERS MUST BE AT BUS LOADING AREA AT 4:00PM First Pitch 6:05pm Special Olympics USA will be highlighted as the Philadelphia Phillies take on the New York Mets. The Phillies are in the hunt for the NL East title and a playoff spot so this will be an important game as the season wraps up. A member of SO USA will throw out the first pitch and the team will be recognized on the Video Board before the game. Your ticket will get you food at the concession stands. TBD Management Team Meeting, Lord De La Warr Room

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2018: TRAINING DAY 3

BREAKFAST SCHEDULE Breakfast served at The Embassy Suites Hotel Time Sports 6:30 – 7:00am Equestrian (8) Golf (21) Bowling (19) Sailing (5) Gymnastics (8) 7:00 – 7:30am Cycling (8) Athletics (48) Triathlon (4) Bocce (15) 7:30 – 8:00am Soccer (18) Swimming (31) Tennis (20) 8:00 – 8:30am Basketball (36) Volleyball (27) Powerlifting (10) Table Tennis (5)

TRAINING SCHEDULE - Morning Begin Sport Location Lunch Schedule 8:00am Bocce UD Fieldhouse 11:00am – 11:30am Athletics Grant Stadium Triathlon Grant Stadium

8:30am Soccer Men’s Soccer Practice Field 11:30am – 12:00pm Swimming UD Outdoor Pool Tennis UD Tennis Courts

9:00am Powerlifting BCC – Chuck Hall Weight Room 12:00pm – 12:30pm Basketball BCC – Main Arena 1 & East Gym Table Tennis BCC – Main Arena 2 Volleyball BCC – West Gym

Bowling, Golf, Cycling, Equestrian, Sailing & Gymnastics Morning Practice: Approx. 8:00am – 11:00am Lunch 11:00am -12:00pm

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2018: TRAINING DAY 3 TRANSPORTATION SCHEDULE - Afternoon Bus will leave from outside lunch venue for Swimming ONLY Load Time Departure Time Type Sport & Destination 12:15pm 12:30pm Bus # 3 Carpenter Sports Building

TRAINING SCHEDULE – Afternoon All sports can begin after their scheduled lunch time End Sport Location 3:30pm Basketball BCC – Main Arena 1 & East Gym Table Tennis BCC – Main Arena 2 Powerlifting BCC – Chuck Hall Weight Room Bocce UD Fieldhouse Swimming CSB Indoor Pool Tennis UD Tennis Courts Soccer Women’s Soccer Practice Field Volleyball BCC – West Gym 3:00pm Athletics Grant Stadium Triathlon Grant Stadium Bowling, Golf, Cycling, Equestrian, Sailing & Gymnastics Afternoon Practice: Approx. 12:00pm – 3:00pm TRANSPORTATION SCHEDULE – Late Afternoon All vehicles to return to The Embassy Suites Hotel, 654 S College Ave, Newark, DE 19713 Load Time Departure Type Sport Time 3:30pm 3:45pm Van #1 (On-Site) Sailing 4:00pm 4:15pm Van #2 Gymnastics Bowling 3:15pm to Bus #1 Bowling, Equestrian: Equestrian be ready to 3:00pm Equestrian load at 3:30pm 3:00pm 3:15pm Bus #2 Golf 3:30pm 3:45pm Bus #3 Swimming 3:00pm 3:15pm Van #3, Box Truck (On-Site) Cycling

EVENING SCHEDULE SO USA CELEBRATION DINNER, Embassy Suites Hotel 6:00pm Dinner (This dinner will also be used to transition from Sport to State) 7:00pm Cultural Education Experience

9:30pm Management Team Meeting, Lord De La Warr Room

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VENUE MAPS un Crosswalk

Baymont Inn

Homewood Suites

Embassy Suites

OFFSITE VENUE ADDRESSES

BOWLING New Castle Bowlerama 3031 New Castle Ave, New Castle, DE 19720 302-654-0263 Karyn Wilson / Barbara Cochran

SAILING North East River Yacht Club 80 Bayside Dr, North East, MD 21901 410-287-6333

EQUESTRIAN NEW CASTLE COUNTY CAROUSEL PARK 3700 Limestone Rd, Wilmington, DE 19808 302-995-7670 Carly Thompson 302-528-8889

CYCLING TBD Mark Wise 302-354-9364

GOLF TOWN & COUNTRY GOLF LINKS 197 East Ave, Woodstown, NJ 08098 856-769-8333 Karen Pierson

GYMNASTICS FIRST STATE GYMNASTICS 131 John Campbell Rd, Newark, DE 19711 302-368-7107

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