Special Olympics Gymnastics: A 50 Year HistoryFinal Word

Final WordEKS
The inspiration of one woman, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, has inspired the two of us to get involved and stay involved in the wonderful programs of Special Olympics. Providing opportunities for exciting and rewarding experiences for the children and adults involved in Special Olympics Gymnastics has been a passion for us. Although it is a sports program, we have seen it contribute to the physical, social and psychological development of our gymnasts. Their confidence and self-esteem grow with every experience. Helping administrate it on the National and International levels has brought joy, fulfillment, and friendships throughout the World. Thank You!
Cindy BickmanTechnical Delegate Emeritus, Rhythmic GymnasticsGlobal Sports Advisor - RhythmicKate HickieTechnical Delegate Emeritus, Artistic GymnasticsGymnastics 50 CoverDocument NavigationAcknowledgementsContentsForeword and MissionSpecial Olympics Gymnastics MilestonesSpecial Olympics Gymnastics Sport DirectorGymnastic Sport PlansGymnastics Sports Rules Sub CommitteesRole of the Coach in Special Olympics GymnasticsRole of Officials and Parents in Special Olympics Gymnastics50 Years of Competitions and Events1983 - International Special Olympics Summer Games1987 - International Summer Games - Notre Dame, Indiana1991 - International Summer Games - Minneapolis/St. Paul1993 - US Olympic Festival1995 - World Summer Games - New Haven, Connecticut1995 - European Regional Training School - Rome, Italy1999 - World Summer Games - North Carolina2003 - World Summer Games - Dublin, Ireland2006 - USA Games - Ames, Iowa2007 - World Summer Games, Shanghai, China2010 - USA Games, Nebraska2011 - Inaugural USA Gymnastics/SO Championships2011 - World Summer Games, Athens, Greece2014 – USA Games, Trenton, New Jersey2015 - World Summer Games, Los Angeles, California2018 – USA Games, Seattle, Washington2018 - 50th Anniversary of Special Olympics2019 - World Summer Games - Abu Dhabi2022 - USA Games - Orlando, FloridaFinal Word