Amador Valley Athletic Boosters hosting
Special Olympics Northern California Events
This is the 20th year that the Amador Valley Athletic Boosters have hosted these Special Olympics Games.
We originally hosted these events to give our athletes at Amador Valley an opportunity to "give back" to the community. Many other schools, churches and community groups now participate. You'll find this is one of the most enjoyable and satisfying service opportunities in which you will participate.
BASKETBALL
Saturday
March 23 , 2023
This is a 1 day event with about 40 teams on Sat,
at 3 locations (Amador Valley High School, Harvest Park and HART Middle Schools) on 11 courts.
AGE Requirement: Volunteers must be High School age or older, unless with Parent or older sibling. Families with younger children (under 12) can participate as Team Escorts which is fun for all ages.
CLICK for DETAILS about Volunteer Positions
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For additional information about the Northern California Special Olympics, go to www.sonc.org
VOLUNTEER INSTRUCTIONS
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You will receive a Volunteer T-Shirt
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Check in half hour before your assignment for instructions.
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Opening Ceremonies at 8:30 am in the HARVEST PARK Middle School Gym
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Lunch provided for volunteers
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Afternoon assignment: go directly to Gym you are assigned.
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REGISTERING AND VOLUNTEERING WITH FRIENDS
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Groups and families can register as Team Escorts and be together with the same team, up to 3-4 people and are ALL Day from 8 to around 2pm.
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Scorekeepers work in groups of 4 only
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Lunch groups are at each location.
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SKILLS Competition - Total of 30 volunteers
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Each individual or family must register separately. NO GROUP REGISTRATIONS.
NOTE: Special Olympics has liability insurance coverage for all volunteers including Medical.
LOCATIONS:
AV = Amador Valley High School (1155 Santa Rita Rd, Pleasanton)
HP = Harvest Park Middle School (4900 Valley Ave, Pleasanton)
HART = Hart Middle School (4433 Willow Road, Pleasanton)
Opening Ceremonies will be at Harvest Park at 8:30am
All Team Escorts and morning volunteers should register by 8am & there to attend.
You may volunteer in the following areas:
VOLUNTEER POSITIONS - Help run the games and tournament
TEAM ESCORTS - Assist the teams and coaches, works most closely with the atahletes
REFEREES - Must have experience (OR) know the game well as a player
MEDICAL - Must be doctors, nurses, EMT with current licenses
CLICK THE <HEADING> BELOW FOR THE AREA YOU'D LIKE TO VOLUNTER
After clicking the links, you will be on the Special Olympics Registration system.
AFTER Registering, you will get an automated confirmation email, if not,
EMAIL volunteer@sonc.org or with any questions or needs for cancelling or changing shifts. If you have special requests: ie.. work in same gym as friends... more than 4 in your team escort group, etc...
All of these positions except setup are at all three locations.
1. SET UP - 6:45am to 9am at Harvest Park
2. Skills Competition - (8:30am to noon)
3. Registration - 7:30am to 1pm
4. Lunch - 10:30am-2pm (3 locations)
5. Scorekeeping - HIGH SCHOOL AGE & UP
Should know Basketball rules.
Scorekeeping experience is good, but if
you've played and know the diference between
a 1 point, 2 point and 3 point shot, you can do it.
All Day - Sign up for both AM & PM
AM only - 8am to noon
PM only - 11:30 to 3pm
Note: A few championship games may go longer than 3pm
(All Day, AM or PM)
(must be certified EMT, Doctor or Nurse with current license)
This is an ALL DAY assignment
(from 8:30am to 2-3pm, (or when the team finishes, a few teams may go longer if they
are playing for the championship)
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Good for Families w/small children, Groups of 3 to 4 friends. mother-daughters, If you have more than 4 in your family or group, email with your team# and how many more you need to add, it can be done. EMAIL volunteer@sonc.org
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You'll work closely with the teams & athletes by helping, supporting & cheering, assist the coaches, help teams during their warmup.
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Make a poster for the team and lead them into the Opening Ceremonies
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You'll get your team name about a week prior to the event.
Must have referee experience OR have played and know the rules. (you'll be assigned based on your experience)
High School & older only
All Day - 9am to about 3pm
AM only - 9am to 12:30pm
PM only - 11:30am to about 3pm
Note: A few championship games may go longer than 3pm.
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Please state your experience when registering and if you want to work with a friend. (Put this Information in the Organization Affiliation field)
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You will be notified a week prior to the tournament of your court assignment.
TRACK, SWIMMING & TENNIS
Saturday, May 18, 2024
REGISTRATION is NOT yet open.
It will be open the beginning of April
This is a one day event at AVHS. Opening Ceremonies is at the track at 9am, events go until approximately 4pm.
Volunteers can help for the full day or half day shifts.