Darlington School: Private Boarding School in Georgia Class of 2011 to host Special Olympics
Darlington School: Private Boarding School in Rome, GA
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Class of 2011 to host Special Olympics

April 20, 2011 | 330 views

Darlington’s Class of 2011 will partner with the Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Authority to host the Special Olympics on campus Friday, April 29. Due to inclement weather, The Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Authority changed the original date. Approximately 250 athletes will participate in this event, representing Rome City Schools, Floyd County Schools, the Georgia School of the Deaf and Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital.

“We are excited to partner with Darlington’s senior class for the second year in a row,” said Tammy Bryant, Special Olympics coordinator. “Their willingness to volunteer and provide use of their beautiful facilities for this year’s games embodies the spirit of what Special Olympics is all about.”

The parade lineup will begin at 9:30 a.m. and ceremonies will start at 10 a.m. at Darlington’s Chris Hunter Stadium. Participants will compete in running events, softball and tennis ball throw, standing long jump, soccer kick, wheel chair races and trike races. The public is invited to attend and support our local Special Olympic athletes.

All 119 Darlington School seniors will volunteer to help with the Special Olympic festivities. They will assist with athletic events, concessions, food preparation and most importantly, they will cheer on the participants. Darlington's Athletic Booster Club will provide popcorn and cotton candy. The school will also host lunch for the Special Olympic athletes.

“We are thrilled that the Special Olympics will be hosted at Darlington again this year, and we are so proud of our seniors for stepping up and taking this on as their class project,” said Tannika King, director of media relations at Darlington School. “Service Beyond Self is not just part of Darlington’s motto; it’s a way of life for our students. When they agree to champion a cause, they truly give all that they have. The fact that they will be able to work with other young people from Rome and Floyd County makes this event that much more special for them."

For more information or questions about the Floyd County Special Olympics, please call Tammy Bryant at 706-234-0383. 

Special Olympics was founded on the belief that people with intellectual disability can, with proper instruction and encouragement, learn, enjoy and benefit from participation in individual and team sports. The goal of Special Olympics is to help bring all persons with intellectual disability into the larger society under conditions whereby they are accepted, respected and given a chance to become productive citizens.