Date: Jul 18, 2010 to Jul 23, 2010

Location: Nebraska

The USA National Games will be held July 18-23, 2010 in Nebraska.   

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T-MINUS 100-DAYS AND COUNTING UNTIL THE 2010 SPECIAL OLYMPICS USA NATIONAL GAMES

Athlete Receiving Free Training and Television Time!

Michigan Delegation Info

The Michigan delegation will include 59 athletes, two unified partners, 17 coaches and five staff members. Click here for a full list of the Michigan delegation.

2010 NATIONAL GAMES FACTS
Special Olympics Michigan Specific

8 Aquatics (4 female,  4 Male) 2 Coaches
8 Athletics (4 female, 4 male) 2 Coaches
4 Bocce (2 female, 2 male) 1 Coach
4 Bowling (2 female, 2 male) 1 Coach
4 Golf (4 male) 1 Coach
2 Rhythmic Gymnastics (2 female) 1 Coach
9 Basketball (9 female) 3 Coaches
10 Soccer (10 male) 3 Coaches
12 Volleyball (12 male) 3 Coaches 

Friday, July 16  ~  Advanced Delegate Meeting
Saturday, July 17   ~   Delegation Arrival
Sunday, July 18   ~   Opening Ceremonies
July 19-20    ~   Competition
Friday, July 23   ~   Closing Ceremonies
Saturday, July 24   ~   Delegation Departure

The Total Numbers:

      3,000 athletes
      1,000 coaches
      8,000 volunteers
      15,000 family and friends
      More than 30,000 fans

The Dollars:

      $40 million dollars in economic impact
      Over $5 million dollars in estimated tax revenue to Nebraska
      $6 million dollars in anticipated Federal support
      $4 million dollars in Department of Defense Security support
      $1 million dollars in State support
      An estimated 25,000 hotel room nights over 7 days

Sports & Signature Events:
-Thirteen Sporting Competitions: Including basketball, bocce, track and field, softball and the chosen introductory sport, flag football.
-The Cessna Airlift: The largest civilian airlift in the world, with over 250 private jets bringing thousands of athletes and coaches from all 50 states. At its peak jets will be landing nearly every 90 seconds.
-Final Leg Torch Run Host:  200+ police officers from across the nation to run the torch through approximately 100 Nebraska communities, arriving in Omaha the day of Opening Ceremonies.
-Special Olympic Athlete Leadership Program: High School  Honor Students along with 50-100 athletes go through an intensive leadership program developed and administered by the Gallup Organization. The program assists the athletes in becoming self-advocates and teaches public speaking.
-VIP Receptions: Expected guests include Tim Shriver, Governor Schwarzenegger, Vanessa Williams, Scott Hamilton, Nadia Comaneci, Bart Connor along with other celebrities and dignitaries.
 
2010 National Games Mission
To provide a first-class sporting event that celebrates the achievements of Special Olympics athletes and through the power of sports creates a better world by fostering the acceptance and inclusion of all people.

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