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Dates:

June 14-21, 2014

Athletes:

3,500

Coaches and Delegates:

1,000

Volunteers:

10,000

Spectators & Families:

70,000

School Enrichment Program:

600+ New Jersey School Districts Statewide

Sports:

  • Aquatics
  • Athletics
  • Basketball
  • Bocce
  • Bowling
  • Cycling
  • Flag Football
  • Volleyball
  • Golf
  • Gymnastics
  • Power Lifting
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis

Demonstration Sports:

  • Baseball
  • Triathlon

SOFTBALL & GOLF INVITATIONAL

In advance of the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games being held June 14-21, the 2014 USA Games Organizing Committee, in conjunction with Special Olympics North America, will be hosting two invitational events in the sports of Softball and Golf.

From August 23-25, the 2013 Special Olympics North America Softball Invitational will be held in Mercer County Park. Over 360 athletes from across the United States as well as teams from Canada, Dominican Republic, Mexico and Puerto Rico will compete. Softball Invitational Fact Sheet

From October 17-20, over 200 Special Olympics athletes and Unified Partners from across the United States and Canada will travel to Stockton Seaview Hotel & Golf Club for the 2013 Special Olympics North America Golf Invitational. Golf Invitational Fact Sheet



Opening Ceremonies 6/15

The festivities kick off with the energy of the Parade of Athletes that leads to the highly anticipated entrance of the Special Olympics flame, carried in by the Final Leg of the Law Enforcement Torch Run, and the lighting of the Special Olympics cauldron.



Olympic Town 6/16-19

The Special Olympics Festival will offer a wide variety of educational, cultural and recreational specialty activities for all athletes and the community.



Healthy Athletes 6/16-19

The Special Olympics Healthy Athlete initiative is dedicated to providing free health screenings and education to Special Olympics athletes.



Young Athlete Festival 6/16-19

The Young Athlete Program was created in consultation with the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, to meet the physical and developmental needs of children with intellectual disabilities ages 2 ½ to 7, in the areas of physical activity and play, with emphasis on sports skills development.



Closing Ceremonies/Festival 6/20

The Games will conclude with a celebration of the athlete's achievements throughout the week culminating with a Unified Sports Festival at Mercer County Park.

2014 Special Olympics USA Games Board of Directors

Chairman and CEO

TJ Nelligan, Chairman and CEO - Nelligan Sports Marketing

1st Vice Chairman

Jeffrey O'Hara, Esq., Senior Partner - Clyde & Co. US LLP; Director – USLAW Network

Secretary

Judith L. Roman, President & CEO - AmeriHealth New Jersey

Treasurer

Nick Matarazzo, CEO - Jumpstart Automotive Group

Members

Wayne Canastra, Principal - Affiliated Management

Loretta Claiborne, Member, Board of Directors

Bobby Fredericks, Special Olympics Athlete

Elisabeth W. Gehringer, Realogy Corporation Chief Compliance & Ethics Officer and Realogy Franchise Group General Counsel

Grace Hanlon, Executive Director - New Jersey Division of Travel & Tourism

Nevins McCann, Connell Foley LLP

Scott G. McLester, EVP, General Counsel Corporate Secretary & Chief Compliance Officer - Wyndham Worldwide

Javier Parraga, CEO, Zippy Shell Mobile Self-Storage & President, Intero International

Kristen Ritter, VP Internal Communications - NewsCorporation

Donald Slaght, Chairman, Special Olympics New Jersey Board of Directors & Principal, The Hollston Group

Roger Yaffe, Executive Director - USLAW Network, Inc.

  • About Our Logo +

  • The Loretta Claiborne Story +

  • A Grateful Mom’s Story +

  • “In 2014 New Jersey Will Reveal America’s Champions” +

  • Athletes Take Talents to Princeton University +

  • 2014 Games Announces Hess as Presenting Sponsor of the Schools Enrichment Program +

  • Bobby Fredericks named 2014 USA Games Newest Board of Directors Member +

  • Ann Marie Lammerding will serve as 2014 Games Ambassador +

  • The 2014 Special Olympics USA Games and The College of New Jersey are a SHORE Thing! +

  • Sports Venues Are Locked +

  • PSE&G Airs 2014 USA Games PSA +

    Staff

    TJ Nelligan, Chairman & CEO

    Lillian Narvaez, Chief Operation Officer
    LN@2014SpecialOlympics.org

    Christina Baldini, Director of Special Events
    CMB@2014SpecialOlympics.org

    Jesus Cabrera, Director of Volunteers
    JC2@2014SpecialOlympics.org

    Steven Carnovale, Director of Support Services
    SC@2014SpecialOlympics.org

    Jeremy Ciotola, Account Executive, $20,014 for 2014, $2014 for 2014
    JPC@2014SpecialOlympics.org

    Beth Conover, Sponsor Relations Manager
    BAC@2014SpecialOlympics.org

    Ashlee Cortes, Administrative Assistant
    AMC@2014SpecialOlympics.org

    Rachel Gary, Director of Communications
    RDG@2014SpecialOlympics.org

    Michael Grossman, Director of Delegation Services
    MJG@2014SpecialOlympics.org

    Andrew Johnson, Logistics Director
    AEJ@2014SpecialOlympics.org

    BJ Mealy, Director of Sports Operations
    WSM@2014SpecialOlympics.org

    Kristine Staples, Director of Corporate Partnerships
    KS@2014SpecialOlympics.org

    Thomas Varga, Senior Vice President-Sponsorships
    TJV@2014SpecialOlympics.org

    2014 Special Olympics USA Games Partners

    SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES

    Whether you are looking to sponsor a sports venue, a special event, or any element of the Games, the partnership opportunities are endless.

    Corporate Partnership Levels:
    Founding Partners – $1,000,000
    Gold Partners – $500,000
    Silver Partners – $250,000
    Bronze Partners – $100,000
    $20,014 Club
    $2014 for 2014 Campaign

    Partnership recognition is commensurate with level of support.

    For more info about Partnership Opportunities, please contact:
    Beth Conover
    Sponsor Relations Manager
    bac@2014specialolympics.org
    609.482.2292 ext 427

    Corporate Partnership Opportunities PDF



    Founding Partners

    Official Partners

    • Gold

    • Silver

      • AmeriHealth
      • STS Tire and Auto Centers
    • Bronze


      • midjersey
      • NJM
      • uslaw_sponsor
    • $20,014 Club

      • Affiliated Management, Inc.
      • Bristol-Myers Squibb
      • GAF
      • GIBBONS P.C.
      • Jackson Lewis, LLP
      • WithumSmith + Brown

    Photos: Tru Photo Shoot

    Photos: Wrestle Mania 29

    Golf Clinic with IK Kim – May 31, 2013

    ShopRite Press Conference - May 30, 2013

    Softball Invitational

    SPECIAL OLYMPICS 2013 NORTH AMERICA SOFTBALL INVITATIONAL

    Presented by Moose International: The Family Fraternity

    DATES: August 22-26, 2013

    Competition Venue:

    Mercer County Park, West Windsor, NJ

    Participants:

    24 teams (12 Traditional, 12 Unified)
    360 athletes
    96 coaches

    Overview:

    Special Olympics athletes from across the United States as well as teams from Canada, Dominican Republic, Mexico and Puerto Rico will travel to Mercer County Park for the 2013 Special Olympics North America Softball Invitational. Over 360 athletes and 96 coaches will make up 12 traditional and 12 Unified softball teams from 18 Special Olympics delegations. Opening Day Ceremonies commence Friday, August 23 with medal rounds concluding on Sunday, August 25.

    Schedule of Events:

    Friday, August 23 (9:00am) - Opening Day Ceremony
    Friday, August 23 (10:00 am - 6:00 pm) - Competition
    Saturday, August 24 (9:00 am - 3:30 pm) - Competition
    Sunday, August 25 (9:00 am - 12:15 pm) - Competition
    Sunday, August 25 (11:00 am - 1:30 pm) - Awards

    Mercer County Park, West Windsor Township, NJ

    Located on over 2,500 acres of land, Mercer County Park is bordered by three separate townships including West Windsor, Hamilton and Lawrence. Year-round programs occur at Mercer County Park utilizing 63 various athletic surfaces, an ice skating center, nature trails, picnic areas, dog parks, a crew course and much more. With the National Softball Association recently awarding Mercer County Park Commission with its “Outstanding Park Award” for the softball fields and facilities, the 2013 North America Softball Invitational will be one to remember. Mercer County Park will also host cycling, golf, softball, soccer, tennis and triathlon during the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games.

    The 2013 Special Olympics North America Softball Invitational Tournament is proudly co-hosted by Special Olympics North America and the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games Organizing Committee


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    Golf Invitational

    Dates: October 17-20, 2013

    Competition Venue: Stockton Seaview Hotel & Golf Club - Pine & Bay Courses, Galloway, New Jersey

    Participants:

    200 athletes
    50 coaches
    200 volunteers

    Overview:

    Special Olympics athletes from across the United States and Canada will travel to Stockton Seaview Hotel & Golf Club for the 2013 Special Olympics North America Golf Invitational. Over 200 athletes and 50 coaches will participate in the Golf Invitational from 22 Special Olympics delegations. Opening Ceremonies commence Thursday, October 17 with awards presented on Sunday, October 20.

    Schedule of Events:

    Thursday, October 17 (7:00 pm) - Opening Ceremonies
    Friday, October 18 (8:00 am - 4:30 pm) - Competition, Pine & Bay Courses
    Saturday, October 19 (8:00 am - 4:30 pm) - Competition, Pine & Bay Courses
    Sunday, October 20 (8:00 am - 4:30 pm) - Competition, Pine & Bay Courses
    Sunday, October 20 (5:00 pm) - Awards

    Stockton Seaview Hotel & Golf Club

    Stockton Seaview Hotel & Golf Club, a quintessential seaside resort on the New Jersey shore, is located on over 670 wooded acres along Reed’s Bay in Galloway, NJ. Situated just eight miles from Atlantic City and forty-five minutes from Philadelphia, this elegant, turn-of-the century New Jersey resort is easily accesible from several major metopolitan areas, yet provides a peaceful, pristine, retreat-like setting for both business and leisure travelers. This Galloway hotel is southern New Jersey’s only golf and spa resort. Home to the ShopRite LPGA Classic and a full-service Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa, Seaview offers 36 holes of championship golf on two world-renowned courses and a full-service menu of spa treatments. Superb dining and a range of fitness and recreational facilities add the the amenities available for everyone to enjoy on property.

    The 2013 Special Olympics North America Softball Invitational Tournament is proudly co-hosted by Special Olympics North America and the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games Organizing Committee


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