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WHAT: Special Olympics 2010 USA National Games

WHEN: July 18 – 23, 2010
Opening Ceremony: July 18, 2010
Closing Ceremony: July 23, 2010

WHO: 3,000 athletes from 50 states
1,000 coaches and official delegates
15,000 athletes’ family members and friends
8,000 volunteers
30,000 estimated spectators

WHERE: The Games and competition will be based around the University of Nebraska Lincoln and the Lincoln community.

SPORTS: Competition will include:
Athletics (Track & Field) Gymnastics (Rhythmic)
Aquatics (Swimming) Powerlifting
Basketball Softball
Bocce Soccer
Bowling Tennis
Flag Football Volleyball
Golf

PROGRAMMING: Educational seminars will be offered to athletes and their families. Additional programming will be aimed to increase public knowledge and understanding of the capabilities of people with intellectual disabilities.

EXHIBITS: Major sponsors and area businesses will host a Festival Area filled with information and activities for Games attendees.

VOLUNTEERS: Volunteers will be a key component to the success and the overall. Over 8,000 individual will be needed to assist with the competition and signature events.