2011 World Games

When: June 25 – July 4, 2011
 
Where: Athens, Greece
 
SOMA Delegation
 
Special Olympics Massachusetts will be sending six athletes and two staff members to 2011 World Games in Athens Greece. SOMA athletes will be competing in Equestrian (1 male and 1 female), Bocce (1 male and 1 female), Athletics (1 male and 1 female).
 
From June 25 to July 4, 2011 in Athens, 7,500 Special Olympics Athletes from 185 nations will compete in 22 Olympic-type sports. For more information visit the World Games website at http://www.athens2011.org/en/index.asp
 
How to apply: Special Olympics Massachusetts athletes who are interested in applying must complete and return the World Games Application to:
 
Attn: Barbara Johnson
Special Olympics Massachusetts
Yawkey Sports Training Center
512 Forest Street
Marlborough, MA 01752-3054
 
Via fax to 508-481-0786
 
Via e-mail to Barbara Johnson
 
Announcing the 2011 SOMA Delegation
 
Jen Maitland, Special Olympics Massachusetts Director of Sports Management, will be serving as the gymnastics assistant sport manager for team USA.
 
Matt Ruxton Special Olympics Massachusetts Assistant Vice President of Sports Management, will be serving as the bowling assistant sport manager for team USA.