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Learn all about the organization, the sports and the benefits of Special Olympics.

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WHO WE ARE

Special Olympics-Westmoreland County is a non-profit organization providing sports training and competition for individuals with intellectual disabilities.  Operating year-round, we are a community based all-volunteer organization providing athletes from age 8 and up with a life time of learning through involvement in sports.  At our events, there are only winners.  Our athletes achieve through three basic principles:   Back to top
 

  Courage          Determination          Sportsmanship

 

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MISSION STATEMENT

"To provide year-round sports training and
competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participatein the sharing of joy, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community."

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 Banner winners at Track and Field

 

WHAT WE DO
Special Olympics -Westmoreland County provides athletic opportunities to persons with mental retardation who might not otherwise get the opportunity to participate in competitive sports.  But sports are not the whole story.   By providing these opportunities, we also allow our athletes to grow physically and mentally.  Through competition, self-esteem and confidence levels increase, as well as giving athletes the chance to develop social skills.  The athletes develop a sense of  "I can do this" attitude that carries onto the competitive playing field of life.   Back to top

                                                

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