By working to remove obstacles, change attitudes and open minds. Special Olympics provides opportunities for its athletes to enjoy demonstrating their skills, have great sporting and life experiences, realise their potential as athletes and forge new friendships through participation in sport.
The Special Olympics GB National Summer Games will be held in Leicester between the 25th and 31st July 2009.
Over 2,700 athletes representing 18 Special Olympics regions across the UK will visit the city of Leicester over the seven day period along with 1200 coaches and 1500 volunteers.
Leicestershire Footballers will represent the
East Midlands in the National Games.
Sponsorship and Donations are being sought to support the footballers in raising the funds needed to take part in the games.
For further information, or ways you can help us to ensure our footballers have a great experience competing in a National Event, please contact:
mary.rudkin@leicestershirefa.com
Special Olympic-Leicestershire Football Squad Manager
0116 2844952 / 07752 746229
Check out this website page for further information
http://www.leicester.gov.uk/specialolympics/