Inspiration Walk 2010 benefiting SOMDBA

96% of Americans say they feel people with intellectual disabilities benefit from involvement with sports. Help us to continue to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition for the athletes of Special Olympics Maryland- Baltimore County. How? Participate in our 4th Annual Inspiration Walk on April 25, 2010 @ Meadowood Park, Brooklandville, MD.

By participating in this walk you will be helping our athletes to continue to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. (more)

The SOBA Bulldogs Set A Start Date

The SOBA Bulldogs (Softball Team) first practice will take place on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at fields at Pleasant Plains Elementary School (the fields are on the corner of Putty Hill Rd.) located at 8300 Pleasant Plains Rd, Towson, Md 21286. Practice will continue on a weekly basis on Wednesday’s from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., and on Sunday’s from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. leading up to the State Games in June.

Volunteers interested in assisting, and athletes who are interested in participating, should contact Coach Michele Taltys at 410-583-1896.

Bill Bateman’s Bistro 2nd Annual Wing Eating Contest- Rescheduled

Bill Bateman’s Bistro will be hosting its 2nd Annual Wing Eating Contest on 3:00 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 13 at their Towson location located at 7800 York Road. All proceeds will benefit Special Olympics Maryland Baltimore County. The contest has been rescheduled because of inclement weather on Saturday, Feb. 6.

Join us for an afternoon of wings, wings, and more wings. The entry fee for the event is $15.00.

The winner of the Wing Eating Contest will win a $700 Grand Prize Package which will include a blow up couch, a neon sign, and sectioned off VIP seating at Bill Bateman’s during the Super Bowl for the winner and their friends, along with a $200 food & bar tab. The event is sponsored by Budweiser and Bud Light. (more)

Young Athletes Program Coordinator Needed

Special Olympics Maryland Baltimore County is looking for a volunteer to coordinate its Young Athletes Program.

The program coordinator will be responsible for coming up with weekly activities/plans for the Young Athletes Program participants. Past activities have included: foundation skills, walking and running, balance and jumping, throwing and catching, kicking, and more. In addition, the program coordinator will manage all weekly activities with the help of 10 – 15 volunteers. Training for this position is provided as well as an overview of how the program has been coordinated in the past. Equipment is provided along with crafts/snack too. (more)