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Westside Special Olympics (WSO)
310-458-2201, Ext. 2020
WSO - is a non
profit, community based organization whose
mission is to contribute to the physical,
social and psychological development of
people with intellectual disabilities through athletic experiences.
WSO - is an officially
accredited chapter of Special Olympics
International (SOI) and Special Olympics
Southern California (SOSC), sponsored by the City of
Santa Monica and serving the greater West
Los Angeles area.
WSO - provides year-round
seasonal athletic training and competitions
for children and adults ages 8 and above.
Some of the sports offered include: track
and field, swimming, floor hockey, bowling,
bocce', basketball, softball, tennis, power
lifting,
gymnastics, golf and soccer.
Volunteers
Opportunities
Special Olympic
volunteers are very special people who give
their time energy, effort and heart to bring
smiles to our athletes. Volunteer coaches
are needed to coach seasonal sports
training. Each volunteer attends a
orientation to explore the many
opportunities. Coaches make a commitment
of 1-1/2 to 2 hours a week for a 12-16
week period of time.
If you like working
behind the scenes, there are many support
opportunities to assist in fundraising,
outreach, public education and program
planning.
Year-Round Sports Calendar
Fall -
Winter
Alpine
skiing - December to March
Floor
hockey - October to January
Volleyball -
October to December Spring
Aquatics - February to May
Bocce' - April to June
Basketball - February to may
Golf - April to October
Gymnastics -
February to May
Track & field -
February to May
Tennis -
February to May
Summer
Bowling - July to December
Cycling - June to September
Power lifting - July to November
Soccer - August - November
Softball - July to September
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