Our sports league is open to players, both male and female, ages 8 and up. We currently have athletes participating in the Special Olympics Swimming, Golf, Bocce Ball, Flag Football and Basketball with other competitive programs soon to join the lineup. Come out and join us and have some fun! 

 

Games are structured to allow all players to be involved as they are able. Traditional rules are modified and the focus is always on having fun while learning the game.

  

 

Tennessee Titans Host Athletes at Gatorade Junior Training Camp

The Tennessee Titans invited athletes from Special Olympics Tennessee to participate in the Gatorade Junior Training Camp last week.  In conjunction with the NFL's PLAY 60 Campaign and Gatorade, the camp's focus was to promote physical fitness and the proper nutrition in order to lead a healthy lifestyle.  The youth participated in various football related activities and were thrilled to be running drills at the Titans Practice Facility, Baptist Sports Park.

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SPORTS PROGRAM: 

L.E.A.R.N. STARS FLAG FOOTBALL:  This year our flag football season will kick off in July.  We would like to invite all athletes who would like to participate in this year’s flag football program and their parents/guardians/caregivers to our Flag Football Orientation Meeting.  The meeting will be on Saturday, July 10^th in the gym at First Baptist Church (FBC) from 10:00am – 12:00pm.  At this meeting we will demonstrate the sport, discuss some of the basic rules and regulations, what equipment we will be using, uniforms, our practice and game schedule for the season, and answer any questions you may have. 

Last year, on our field at Sports Com, our STARS teams participated in weekly training practices in preparation for scrimmage games they played with other area Special Olympics teams.  Our STARS team also joined other teams throughout the state and played three games at the Special Olympics State Flag Football Tournament.  We had a great year and we are looking forward to the start of our new season.  

At this meeting we will have registration forms available for you to complete and we will also give athletes a chance to practice some in-door drills.  Also any one who is interested in volunteering as a coach or assistant coach, please plan to attend the meeting.  We will have a form for you to complete and give you a Flag Football Rules handout.  We hope to see you there!  If you have any questions, please contact Tricia at tricia.lacy@learntn.org

 

POWER LIFTING and EXERCISE SESSIONS:  Our Power Lifting Team is going to continue practicing two days a week(TBA), this is optional.  We would also like to open this up for anyone who is interested in using the facility to get in shape, lose weight or for a light workout.  The gym is equipped with two indoor racquetball courts (bring your own rackets and balls), weight machine, treadmill, stationary bikes and other equipment.  Dave Salmonson will be working with our power lifters.  We are open for anyone to volunteer to lead workout sessions.  Contact Dave Davis at dave.davis@learntn.org if you are interested.

 

LEARN - MTSU - SPECIAL OLYMPICS Basketball Clinic

Our first Basketball Clinic was a HUGE success thanks to the athletes that attended.     

 

 

Special Game Rules
Only coaches, players and 1 buddy per player is allowed on the court or field during play. No unnecessary roughness will be allowed by any player. Players who do not follow these rules will sit out the remainder of game.

Parent/ Player Code of Conduct
Any parent or player guilty of improper conduct at any game or practice will be asked to leave the FBC facility and be suspended from the following game. Repeat violations may cause forfeiture of the privilege of attending all games. Improper conduct will consist of engagement in any kind of unsportsmanlike conduct with coaches, players, or spectators such as booing, taunting, refusing to shake hands, hitting, or using profane language or gestures. No drugs, alcohol, or tobacco in any form will be permitted in the FBC facility or at any sports event.

Parent / Volunteer Pledge
I will teach all children to play fair and do their best
I will positively support all mangers, coaches, and players
I will respect the decisions of the managers and coaches
I will give praise and encouragement to the players at all times

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