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Be part of the movement \u2013 organize a Special Olympics competition!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Sports connect, inspire, and change lives. Together with Special Olympics Switzerland, you can provide people with intellectual disabilities with unforgettable competitive experiences. Whether a club, institution, sports group, business association, or private individual \u2013 everyone can become a host and make an important contribution so that children, young people, and adults with intellectual disabilities can compete in sports competitions. <\/p>\n\n

As an Organizing Committee (OC), you assume responsibility for the planning, execution, and financing of the event. SOSWI supports you with experience, expertise, and clear guidelines for the recognized sports and regulations. <\/p>\n\n

General<\/h2>\n\n

Organization of Special Olympics Sports Events<\/a><\/p>\n\n

Competitions<\/h2>\n\n

Special Olympics Competition Procedure<\/a>Marketing Guidelines for Organizers<\/a><\/p>\n\n

Regional Games<\/h2>\n\n

What are Regional Games<\/a><\/p>\n\n

Material Order<\/h2>\n\n

(Medals, Apparel, Banners)<\/p>\n\n

To ensure timely production and dispatch of materials, the form must be returned to SOSWI four weeks before the event at services@soswi.compresso.website<\/a>. Our partner ARGO will ship directly to the specified address at least 4 days before the event. (If this is not the case, please send brief feedback to services@soswi.compresso.website<\/a> in due course.)<\/p>\n\n

Download: Material Order<\/a><\/p>\n\n

Participation Fees<\/h2>\n\n

The coaches are exempt from entry fees at competitions.<\/p>\n\n

All accompanying persons who do not meet the definition of coach are \u00abOther Persons\u00bb and pay the full entry fee.<\/p>\n\n

Unified Partners are equal to athletes and pay the participation fee.<\/p>\n\n

Changes\/cancellations can be made up to the registration deadline. Registrations are binding, and the number of registered participants must be paid for. <\/p>\n\n

Download: Participation Fees at SOSWI Competitions<\/a><\/p>\n\n

Medal Ceremony<\/h2>\n\n

The medal ceremonies are a very important part of the competitions.<\/p>\n\n

Instructions for Medal Ceremony Procedure<\/a><\/p>\n\n

SOSWI Anthem “Let Me Win”<\/h3>\n\n

Let me win \u2013 mp3 <\/a>Let me win \u2013 mp3 <\/a>(chorus only)<\/p>\n\n

Ubuntu Font Installation<\/h2>\n\n

Ubuntu is the font used by Special Olympics.<\/p>\n\n

Download: Instructions for Ubuntu Font Installation (in English)<\/a><\/p>\n\n

Help with Stroke and Heart Attack<\/h2>\n\n

1414 \u2013 The Rega Magazine (Excerpt from Issue 87, 11.2016)<\/p>\n\n

Download: How to Act Correctly in an Emergency<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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