Having a Splash with Special Olympics! Michael-Ann Russell JCC Hosts Aquatics Event

Over 300 Special Olympics athletes, coaches and family members from Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties will take part at the Special Olympics Aquatics Games on Sunday, August 25, 2013 from 9:30am to 1pm at the Michael-Ann Russell JCC in North Miami Beach
By: Michael-Ann Russell JCC
 
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, Fla. - Aug. 16, 2013 - PRLog -- Over 300 Special Olympics athletes, coaches and family members from Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties will take part at the Special Olympics Aquatics Games on Sunday, August 25, 2013 from 9:30am to 1pm at the Michael-Ann Russell Jewish Community Center in North Miami Beach. Athletes of all ages and skill levels will compete in various swimming heats. The event is free and open to the public.

Robert Strauss, founder of Swim Gym, the company that powers the aquatics programming at the MAR-JCC stated “We are so fortunate to have been chosen by the leadership of Special Olympics in our community, as their host venue for their #1 event of the year. Robert, who represented Mexico in the 1972 Olympics, will be serving as the Honorary Chairman of the Games, and Games volunteers will be provided by Ransom Everglades School.  “The lessons we will learn from the boys and girls, and men and women that will compete in our center on this day will be inspirational, they'll help you shed a good tear of joy!” Robert added.

 

Volunteers are needed. No prior experience with Special Olympics is necessary to volunteer and it’s a great activity for families, coworkers and friends. All volunteers must present a photo ID upon arrival. For more information about volunteer opportunities please call Special Olympics Florida – Miami-Dade County at 305-406-9467 or visit www.somdc.org.
 
The Michael-Ann Russell Jewish Community Center is graciously providing the facilities as well as staff and volunteer support. Those sponsoring the Summer Games include: Publix, The Michael-Ann Russell Jewish Community Center, Subway, Coca Cola. 

Special Olympics Florida provides year-round sports training and competition for over 18,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities throughout Florida.  Founded in 1968 by Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Special Olympics gives people with intellectual disabilities continual opportunities to develop fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their peers, families and communities. For more information, visit www.specialolympicsflorida.org (http://www.sofl.org)
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