WELCOME TO THE 2017 SPECIAL OLYMPICS DELAWARE SUMMER GAMES

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3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Inside Front Cover Inside Back Cover WELCOME TO THE 2017 SPECIAL OLYMPICS DELAWARE SUMMER GAMES June 9-10, 2017 University of Delaware Sports Complex DuPont Law Enforcement for Special Olympics Delaware 1 Welcome 2 Special Olympics Delaware Fact Sheet 3 Thank you Coaches & Volunteers 4 Summer Games - Quick Facts 5 Schedule of Events 7 Flame of Hope - Honorees 8-9 Aquatics Track & Field Bocce Powerlifting Softball Tennis Olympic Village & Healthy Athletes 22 Venue Sponsors & Supporters 23 Summer Games Organizing Committee Torch Run Poster 25 LESO and Sponsors 26 LESO Committee 27 Torch Runner of the Year Summer Games Venue Map Family & Friends Ads Business Card Sponsor Ads Cover photo by Jane Strobach 1

4 Special Olympics Delaware Fact Sheet Special Olympics Delaware is a non-profit organization authorized and accredited by Special Olympics, Inc. (SOI) and the Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation. WHAT IS SPECIAL OLYMPICS? Special Olympics Delaware utilizes sports as a platform to create life-changing experiences for those involved or touched by our program. These achievements include: building athlete capacity to reach their full potential; impacting the delivery of health care to our athletes; and, changing perceptions of the capabilities of persons with intellectual disabilities. SPORTS Alpine Skiing Aquatics Basketball Bocce Bowling Cycling Figure Skating Flag Football Golf Masters Sports Nordic Skiing Powerlifting Long Distance Running Roller Skating Snowshoeing Soccer Softball Tennis Track & Field Volleyball PROGRAMS SODE is made up of more than 4,200 athletes participating in more than 130 schools and/or one of five Area Programs: Wilmington, Newark, M.O.T., Kent County and Sussex County. Area Programs are overseen by an Area Director and Leadership Team, while school programs are typically overseen by faculty members. The ages of the athletes involved and sports offered vary depending on the program. TRAINING AND COMPETITIONS Athletes practice for at least eight weeks under the guidance of trained coaches in preparation for their final competition. Competitions of all sizes are held across the state throughout the year, highlighted by SODE s signature events: Summer Games, Fall Festival, State Basketball Tournament, Basketball and Soccer Skills competitions, and Bowling Tournaments. Athletes and teams are divisioned based on ability (and age and gender whenever possible) for all competitions. Along with state-level competitions, SODE athletes also compete at National and World Games, and often participate in regional or other states events. The Young Athletes program is offered for children ages 2-7 and the Motor Activity Taining Program is for athletes of all ages with profound disabilities. VOLUNTEERS More than 4,000 volunteers enable SODE to offer its year-round sports training and competition program. Volunteer opportunities include coaching, event management, participating in fundraising, volunteering on the day of an event, and even being part of a team as a Unified Partner. FINANCIAL SUPPORT Special Olympics does not charge its athletes a fee to participate and also provides uniforms and equipment at no cost. Therefore, it is a constant challenge to stretch resources in order to provide everyone with a chance to benefit from Special Olympics. Financial support comes from funds raised from individuals, organizations, corporations, foundations and special events. The Lewes Polar Bear Plunge and Over the Edge are examples of fundraising events unique to Special Olympics Delaware. Learn more by visiting our website at Special Olympics Delaware 619 S. College Avenue, Newark, DE Office: Fax: info@sode.org 2

5 A heartfelt thank you for the hard work and dedication of all our coaches and volunteers for helping to make a difference in the lives of our athletes. Volunteers and Coaches are at the heart of Special Olympics. To learn more about how to become a coach or a volunteer, visit or cthom@udel.edu. 3

6 Special Olympics Delaware Summer Games QUICK FACTS By the numbers 6 Sports (aquatics, bocce, powerlifting, softball, tennis, track& field) 694 Athletes 95 Unified Partners Representation from 5 Delaware Area Programs: Wilmington Wizards (240 athletes and Unified partners), Newark Dragons (152), MOT Tigers (87), Kent Wild Kats (92), Sussex Riptide (123); the Meadowood Program of the Red Clay Consolidated School District (59); and teams from Pennsylvania (8) and Virginia (28). 166 Coaches 1,000+ event volunteers 1,000+ family members By the sport swimmers 125 bocce players on 56 doubles teams 58 powerlifters 115 softball players on 8 teams; 4 athletes competing in skills 117 tennis players (skills, singles, Unified doubles) 73 track and field athletes 82 Young Athletes (ages 2 7 in aquatics and track demonstrations) Special events/celebrations 47th annual Summer Games 29th Summer Games held at UD 31st Law Enforcement Torch Run (more than $6 million raised) Opening Ceremony is Friday at 12:30 at the Bob Carpenter Center ~featuring Outstanding Athlete Melissa Chong and the Winnie Spence Torch Runner of the Year, Cpl/3 Andrew Manning of the Delaware Natural Resources Police Department Family Barbecue & Dance is Friday from 4:00pm to 8:00pm Olympic Village offered on Friday (fun and educational games and activities) Healthy Athletes offered on Saturday (Fit Feet, Healthy Hearing, Opening Eyes, Special Smiles) 4

7 2017 Special Olympics Delaware Summer Games Schedule June 9-10, 2017 at the University of Delaware Sports Complex THURSDAY, JUNE 8, :00pm Housing Opens Independence Hall 6:00-8:00pm Pizza Party (North Campus) FRIDAY, JUNE 9, :00am -12:00pm Competition Track & Field Grant Stadium Bocce BCC - East & West Gyms Aquatics YAP & Developmental Outdoor Pool Tennis Skills & Singles Outdoor Tennis Courts Softball Preliminary Round Baseball & Softball Stadiums 10:30am 12:00pm Lunch UD Stadium East & West Stands 12:30pm 2:00pm Opening Ceremony Bob Carpenter Center 2:30pm 6:30pm Competition Young Athletes Program (YAP) Grant Stadium Field Events Grant Stadium & Field 9 Bocce BCC - East & West Gyms Aquatics Outdoor Pool Tennis Singles Outdoor Tennis Courts Softball Preliminary Round Baseball & Softball Stadiums 2:30pm 8:30pm Olympic Village Grass Lot 4:00pm 8:00pm BBQ Dinner West Stands SATURDAY, JUNE 10, :00am 4:00pm Competition Powerlifting BCC Main Arena Track & Field Grant Stadium Bocce BCC East & West Gyms Aquatics Outdoor Pool Tennis Doubles Outdoor Tennis Courts Softball Final Round Baseball & Softball Stadiums 10:00am 2:00pm Healthy Athletes Grass Lot 11:00am 1:00pm Lunch UD Stadium - West Stands 5

8 For more than 45 years, Special Olympics has stood as a shining example of the belief that everyone can be part of our community, that our world will only be at its best when we include the talents and energies of every single person. It reminds us that any of us can accomplish great things if only given the chance. 6

9 FOLLOW THE FLAME! INFORMATION ABOUT THE LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN The Torch Run kicks off in Rehoboth Beach the Wednesday before Summer Games with Law Enforcement motorcycles presenting the Flame of Hope during a formal ceremony at the bandstand at 7 p.m. Runners then lead the Torch out of town with the first mile dedicated to Cpl. Chris Shea, DSP, who was tragically killed in a traffic accident. This first leg of the Torch Run is sponsored by Nicola Pizza. The flame continues to Delaware State Police Troop 7 in Lewes where the run stops for the night. On Thursday, the Torch Run resumes in three Sussex County locations Delmar, Lewes and Georgetown. The three Sussex County legs of the Torch Run unite in Harrington, where the three torches become one and the run continues north through Kent County. The procession stops for an afternoon ceremony at Legislative Hall in Dover before the flame makes its way toward and then stops in Odessa. The final day of the Torch Run, Friday, is marked by a morning ceremony on the steps of the Wilmington Police Department and then specific miles dedicated to law enforcement officers. One of the dedicated portions of the run is the one-mile leg down Main Street in Newark, named Gary s Mile in tribute to Gary Summerville, a University of Delaware officer who died in a traffic accident. The final mile into the athletic complex is known as Jimmy s Mile, in honor of Jim Curran, a former New Castle County police officer who was injured in an accident. The Flame of Hope is then run into the Opening Ceremony (12:30 p.m. at the Bob Carpenter Center) by the Torch Runner of the year, who is joined by the Outstanding Athlete for the lighting of the cauldron. Throughout the Torch Run, several volunteers leap-frog the Torch Run to ensure it stays lit the entire 160 miles, a tradition started by the late Winnie Torch Master Spence in Delaware is the only state in the country that runs a lit Flame of Hope the entire length of the state prior to its Summer Games. Flame of Hope Honorees Melissa Chong Special Olympics Delaware Outstanding Athlete Cpl/3 Andrew Manning 2017 Winnie Spence Torch Runner of the Year 7

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11 Aquatics (Swimming) - UD Outdoor Pool Venue Sponsors UD Outdoor Pool Friday, June 9, :30am Coaches Meeting - Dev Swim Coaches Only 2:00pm Coaches Meeting Developmental Races Competitive Races 8:00am - 9:00am Young Athletes 2:30pm 200m Freestyle 25m Freestyle Trials Trials 9:00am - 11:30am 15m Float (assisted/unassisted) 25m Float (assisted/unassisted) 15m Back Float (assisted/unassisted) 25m Back Float (assisted/unassisted) 15m Assisted/Unassisted 25m Assisted/Unassisted 25m Butterfly 25m Breaststroke 100m Freestyle 25m Backstroke 400m Freestyle 100m Backstroke 50m Freestyle 100m Individual Medley 50m Backstroke 100m Breaststroke Trials Trials Trials Trials Saturday, June 10, 2017 Competitive Races 8:00am 800m Freestyle 11:00am 50m Breaststroke 4 x 50 Medley (U/T) 200m Freestyle 50m Butterfly 25m Bacsktroke 25m Freestyle 50m Freestyle 200 Breaststroke 4 x 25 Medley (U/T) 100m Freestyle 50m Backstroke 4 x 25 Freestyle (U/T) 4 x 50 Freestyle (U/T) *If rain plan is in effect, the Swimming venue changes to the Carpenter Sports Building (North Campus.) 9

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13 Track and Field - UD Grant Stadium Field Events Sponsor Venue Sponsor Track & Field Award Supporter Friday, June 9, 2017 Saturday, June 10, :30am Coach Meeting - Staging Tent Staging Times Track Events Staging Times Track Events 8:00am 1500m 8:00am 3000m 8:20am 50m Trials 8:20am 50m 50m Walk 50m Wheelchair 9:20am 100m Trials 9:20am 100m Unified 100m Trials Unified 100m 100m Wheelchair 100m Walk 9:50am 25m Trials 9:50am 25m 25m Wheelchair 25m Walk 10:15am 200m Trials 10:15am 200m 200m Walk 15m Walk 10m Walk 30m Wheelchair Slalom 10:40am 400m Walk 10:45am 400m 11:00am 800m 4 x 100m Relay Unified 4 x 100m Relay Staging Times Field Events Staging Instructions 2:00pm Young Athletes All participants report to Track Staging Tent 2:30pm Shot Put All participants report to Shot Put Area on Field 9 Unified Shot Put All participants report to Shot Put Area on Field 9 2:45pm Tennis Ball Throw Staging in Track Staging Tent Standing Long Jump Staging in Track Staging Tent 3:15pm Softball Throw Staging in Track Staging Tent Running Long Jump Staging in Track Staging Tent *If rain plan is in effect, Track & Field will have an adjusted competition schedule. 11

14 bocce Bocce Bob Carpenter Center - East & West Gyms Friday, June 9, :00 am - 12:00 pm Ramp and Doubles Competition and 2:30 pm - 6:30pm Doubles Competition Saturday, June 10, :00 am - 4:00 pm Doubles Competition Venue Sponsor 12

15 2017 Summer Games Bocce Divisions Division Ramp Assisted Division 4 Wilmington Wizards MCC 4 Wilmington Wizards 7 Wilmington Wizards MCC 5 Wilmington Wizards MCC 1 Wilmington Wizards MCC 3 Newark Dragons 6 - Peaches Kent Wild Kats 4 Division Ramp Assisted Sussex Riptide B-1 Wilmington Wizards MCC 7 Wilmington Wizards MCC 2 Division 5 Wilmington Wizards MCC 8 Wilminton Wizards 14 Wilmington Wizards MCC 10 Division Ramp Assisted Newark Dragons 4 - Grapes Wilmington Wizards MCC 6 Kent Wild Kats 7 Wilmington Wizards MCC 9 Sussex Riptide T-3 Kent Wild Kats 6 Newark Dragons 10 - Kiwis Division 6 Wilmington Wizards 9 Division 1 Newark Dragons 7 - Oranges Wilmington Wizards 2 Kent Wild Kats 5 Wilmington Wizards 4 Sussex Riptide W-5 Sussex Riptide W-1 Sussex Riptide C-1 Kent Wild Kats 1 Newark Dragons 8 - Cherries Division 7 Wilmington Wizards 13 Division 2 Sussex Riptide W-2 Wilmington Wizards 3 Newark Dragons 1 - Blueberries Wilmington Wizards 6 Wilmington Wizards 10 Kent Wild Kats 2 Sussex Riptide T-5 Newark Dragons 2 - Strawberries Sussex Riptide T-1 Division 8 Wilmington Wizards 11 Division 3 Newark Dragons 9 - Lemons Wilmington Wizards 5 Kent Wild Kats 3 Wilmington Wizards 8 Sussex Riptide W-3 Sussex Riptide T-2 Sussex Riptide C-3 Newark Dragons 3 - Bananas Sussex Riptide W-4 Division 9 Wilmington Wizards 12 Wilmington Wizards 1 Newark Dragons 5 - Pears Sussex Riptide T-4 Sussex Riptide C-2 13

16 POWERLIFTING Powerlifting Bob Carpenter Center - Main Arena Saturday, June 10, 2017 Powerlifting events: Bench Press Deadlift Combination Venue Sponsor 14

17 POWER LIFTING Bob Carpenter Center Main Arena Saturday, June 10, 2017 Schedule is approximate and subject to change 7:30am 8:15am Weigh-In Coach & Judge Meetings Bench Press 9:00am Flight 1 Competition 9:45am Flight 2 Competition 10:30am Flight 3 Competition 11:15am Flight 4 Competition Lunch Flights 1, 2, 3 12:00pm Flight 5 Competition Lunch Flight 4 12:45pm Break to Change to Deadlift Lunch Flight 5 Deadlift 1:15pm 2:15pm 3:00pm 4:00pm 4:45pm Flight 1 Competition Flight 2 Competition Flight 3 Competition Flight 4 Competition Flight 5 Competition 5:30pm Awards (BCC Auditorium) 15

18 SOFTBALL Softball Softball Stadium & Bob Hannah Baseball Stadium at UD Venue Sponsor Friday, June 9, :00am - 12:00pm 2:30pm 7:00pm Saturday, June 10, :00am - 3:30pm Divisioning Round Games Division Round & Medal Round Begins Medal Round Games 16

19 Preliminary Round Schedule Friday, June 9, 2017 To be eligible for Final Round games on Saturday players (including Unified Partners) must play in all scheduled Preliminary Round games on Friday. Unified Softball Teams All games played at Baseball Stadium Kent Wild Kats 2 Newark Dragons 2 Sussex Riptide Wilmington Wizards 2 8:00am Wilmington Wizards 2 vs. Newark Dragons 2 9:15am Sussex Riptide vs. Kent Wild Kats 2 10:30am Sussex Riptide vs. Newark Dragons 2 3:30pm Kent Wild Kats 2 vs. Wilmington Wizards 2 4:45pm Wilmington Wizards 2 vs. Sussex Riptide 6:00pm Kent Wild Kats 2 vs. Newark Dragons 2 Traditional Coach Pitch Teams All games played at Softball Stadium Kent Wild Kats 1 MOT Tigers Newark Dragons 1 Wilmington Wizards 1 8:15am Newark Dragons 1 vs. Kent Wild Kats 1 9:30am Wilmington Wizards 1 vs. MOT Tigers 10:45am MOT Tigers vs. Newark Dragons 1 3:00pm Kent Wild Kats 1 vs. Wilmington Wizards 1 4:15pm Kent Wild Kats 1 vs. MOT Tigers 5:30pm Wilmington Wizards 1 vs. Newark Dragons 1 Medal Round Information: Rankings for Saturday s finals will be based on the following: 1. Record from the Preliminary Round 2. Head to Head result 3. Run Differential (Total Runs Scored minus Total Runs Against) 4. Runs Against Saturday 10:00am Saturday 12:00pm Individual Skills Individual Skills will occur at the Softball Stadium Individual Skills Competition Events #1 Base Running & #2 Batting Individual Skills Competition Events #3 Throwing & #4 Fielding *If rain plan is in effect, Softball will be rescheduled to June 17 at Handloff Park with an adjusted schedule. 17

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21 Tennis - UD Outdoor Tennis Courts Venue Sponsor Friday, June 9, 2017 EVENT: Individual Skills Competition TIME: 9:00am - 10:30am Individual skills contest Ups Backhand volley Downs Forehand volley Forehand groundstroke Backhand groundstroke Serve-Deuce court Serve-Advantage EVENT: TIME: Singles Competition 9:00am - 12:00pm and 2:30pm - 5:30pm Saturday, June 10, 2017 EVENT: Doubles and Unified Doubles Competition TIME: 8:00am - 2:00pm *If rain plan is in effect, Tennis location will move to the DuPont Country Club with an adjusted schedule. 19

22 Friday, June 9, 2017 Olympic Village - Friday Schedule Time: 2:30pm dusk Venue Sponsor DJ and music all day Hospitality tent with area info Shuffleboard Arts & Crafts Mini Golf Corn Hole and other yard games Building Kits Law Enforcement Displays and Demonstrations Life-sized games Connect-4, tic-tac-toe, and more! Annie s Menagerie Traveling Petting Zoo 2:30-4:30pm Woodside Farm Creamery 5:00-7:00pm Juggling Hoffmans 3:00-5:00pm Photobooth 4:00-7:00pm Inflatables basketball hoop, soccer kick, and more! Dance Party with Kim Jungle John Balloon Art TriState Twisters performance Dance and Family BBQ at Olympic Village! Time: 4:00-8:00pm There will be music, entertainment and dinner for all athletes, coaches, volunteers and family members. Come celebrate with our athletes! Free food and refreshments DJ & Music 20

23 Healthy Athletes - Saturday Schedule Saturday, June 10, 2017 Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm ABOUT HEALTHY ATHLETES Healthy Athletes is a program of health screenings and education for Special Olympics athletes. The program s goal is to improve each athlete s ability to train and compete in Special Olympics through better health and fitness. Screenings are completely FREE! Make sure you stop by and see our Healthy Athletes health care professionals! HEALTHY ATHLETES GLOBAL SPONSORS Essilor International Golisano Foundation Liberty Sport Lions Club International Safilo Group Officially launched in 1997, Special Olympics Healthy Athletes organizes its events in a welcoming, fun environment. Its events educate athletes on healthy lifestyle choices and identify problems that may need additional follow-up. Through Healthy Athletes, more than 155,000 health care professionals around the globe have been trained to treat people with intellectual disabilities.these health care professionals provide improved care to millions of Special Olympics athletes all over the world. Come and visit Healthy Athletes featuring four major Healthy Athletes components and other fun and educational activities: 1) Special Smiles - dental screening 2) Opening Eyes (free glasses!) - vision screening 3) Fit Feet (free molded insoles, if needed) - podiatry 4) Healthy Hearing - hearing screening HEALTHY ATHLETES COORDINATORS Fit Feet Dr. Kate Perscky / Dr. Ben Denenberg Healthy Hearing Rebecca Holowka Opening Eyes Dr. Don Blackburn Special Smiles Dr. Greg McClure Healthy Athlete benefits Keeping our athletes healthy so they can compete is a key goal of Special Olympics. That s why Special Olympics athletes receive free health screenings during Summer Games. Special Olympics Healthy Athletes provides free health exams in a fun, welcoming environment. Health-care professional benefits Special Olympics health programs not only serve athletes but also trains health care professionals. After working with Healthy Athletes, these dedicated professionals go back to their practices with increased knowledge of and compassion for people with intellectual disabilities. 21

24 Special Olympics Delaware thanks the following Venue Sponsors & Supporters Presenting Sponsor Awards - Track & Field Track & Field Aquatics Bocce Powerlifting Softball Tennis Olympic Village Safety Food & Hospitality Healthy Athletes Olympic Village Opening Ceremony Operations DuPont (Steve Cason, Stacy Dedinas) Bank of America (Jenny Rosenberger & Carrie Staker-Jones) Discover (Regina Betley, Robert Garvey), Enterprise (Winter Washington), and TAC Officials DuPont (Maureen McGeehan), YMCA (Lucinda Kettner) Citi (Joe Wood) TD Bank (Julie Fitzsimmons) Wells Fargo (Jermaine Hatton) CSC (Vic Debari) Dow (Wendy & Larry Tricarico and Joan Walsh) Jim Diana, Delaware Div. of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement, Members of the 84th Municipal Police Recruit Class ARAMARK, Advance, Ambrogi, Amoroso Baking, Armour, Bush s, Butterball, ConAgra, Dannon, DOW, Frito Lay, General Mills, Incyte Pharmaceuticals, Java City, JJ Snacks, Kozy Shack, Land O Lakes, Nestle, Snapple, Otis Spunkmeyer, Pepsi, Petro s, Pinnacle, Rockland, Sarah Lee, Smuckers, Tyson Aetrex Worldwide Inc., American Lung Association, Beta Xi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, Delaware Dental Hygienist Association, Delaware Div. of Public Health, Delaware Optometric Association, Delaware Podiatric Medical Association, Delaware State Dental Society, Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics, Lions Club, Stoltzfus RVs and Marine, Vision to Learn Annie s Menagerie, Bravo Bounce, Delaware Fire Service, Delaware Law Enforcement, DJ Dave The SpinMaster Voss, DOW, Juggling Hoffmans, Jungle John, Moon Air Inc., Party Shots Photo Booth, TriState Twisters, Woodside Farm Creamery DuPont, Showorks, Light Action, Knights of Columbus, Delaware State Police Pipe and Drum Corps, Delaware Air National Guard, Image Engineering, Newark High School Drum Line Delaware National Guard, ID Griffith, Office Movers, Hoober, Modern Equipment... and a big THANK YOU to the thousands of amazing Special Olympics Delaware volunteers without whose help the 2017 Summer Games would not be possible! 22

25 2017 Summer Games Organizing Committee Aquatics... Stacy Dedinas, Lucinda Kettner, Rob Marsh, Karleen O Brien-McCann, Rob South Awards... Kylie Frazer Bocce... Scott & Sarah Lammers, Irv & Phyllis Levin Communications & Transportation... Patti Brosious Food & Hospitality... Donna Evans, Ed DeLooze and Carmella Keener Summer Games Director... Gary Cimaglia Healthy Athletes & Young Athletes... Jon Buzby Housing... Danielle Blanco, Barbara Spence Law Enforcement... John Miller, Glen Dixon and Jim Diana Media /Medical... Jon Buzby Olympic Village... Corinne Plummer Wendy & Larry Tricarico Operations... Scott Hudson, Trent Krams, Scott Quinn, Lisa Smith, Mark Wise Photos/Summer Games Program... Ruth Coughlan Powerlifting... Hank Stoklosa & Brandon McGovern Athlete & Team Registration... Cheryl Talmo, Barbara Spence, Sue Zebley Safety... Brock Cain Signage... Ruth Coughlan, Howard Keener Softball... Denise Beattie Souvenirs... Steve Cason Tennis... Mary Moore Track & Field... Chip Thomas Volunteer Registration... Carly Thompson and Nancy Gallagher Opening Ceremony... Frank Bafundo, Maureen McGeehan, Mary Kate Campbell, Ann Grunert, Tom Jermyn, Scott Humphrey 23

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27 Since 1987, Delaware Law Enforcement has hit the pavement in support of the athletes who train and compete in Special Olympics. Through their signature event - the Law Enforcement Torch Run - which has evolved into a three-county, 160-mile relay-run across the state, law enforcement has opened the doors of understanding and acceptance while raising more than $6.5 million to fuel Special Olympics growth and quality programming. Supported by FACT: Delaware is the only state in the country that runs a lit Flame of Hope the entire length of the state prior to its Summer Games. In addition to the Torch Run, Delaware Law Enforcement for Special Olympics (LESO) hosts several fundraising events throughout the year with the support of the following sponsors: 25

28 LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS (LESO) Steering Committee LESO State Director Director Greg Nolt, Division of Gaming Enforcement LESO Chairperson Chief Bobby Cummings, Wilmington PD, Retired Vice Chair Chief RL Hughes, Georgetown PD LESO Counsel John Miller, DSP and Office of the Attorney General, Retired Torch Run Liaison Lisa Smith Assistant State Director Capt. Pete Sawyer, DSP Fundraising Chairperson Capt. Dan Hall, DSP New Castle County: Amy Haywood, DOC; Cpl. Richard Perillo, New Castle City PD Kent County: M/Cpl. Gary Fournier, DSP; Det. Danielle Martin, DSP Sussex County: Lt Kris Thompson, DSP; SPO Jennifer Riley, Probation & Parole Volunteers Chairperson Capt. Glenn Dixon, DSP Summer Games Liaison Jim Diana, Delaware Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement Logistics Chairperson Sgt. Jason Stevenson, DSP New Castle County Leg Coordinators: M/Cpl. Joelle Ryan, University of Delaware PD; S/A Tom Anastasia, IRS; Sgt Angie Dolan, NCC PD; Sgt. Jaime Dolan, NCC PD; and S/Cpl. Joe Miller, Wilmington PD Kent County Leg Coordinators: Sussex County Leg Coordinators: Det. Danielle Martin, DSP; Sgt. Lance Skinner, DSP Cpl. Andrew Manning, Delaware Natural Resources Police; Lt. Jaime Riddle, Rehoboth Beach PD; Cpl. Juanita Huey-Smith, DSP; and Sgt. Barry Wheatley, Millsboro PD Public Relations Chairperson Chief Wayne Kline, Delaware Natural Resources Police Delaware Police Chiefs Council Liaison Chief Pat Ogden, University of Delaware PD 26

29 Beginning in 2015, the award for Torch Runner of the Year was renamed the William Winnie Spence Torch Runner of the Year to recognize Winnie s role as Keeper of the Flame during the annual 160-mile Torch Run. It was originally Winnie s idea to keep the torch lit for the entire journey, making Delaware s Torch Run truly unique. His memory lives on and his legacy will continue through this award as the Torch Run ensures the Flame of Hope burns brightly all 160 miles William Winnie Spence Torch Runner of the Year Cpl/3 Andrew Manning Cpl/3 Andrew Manning of the Delaware Natural Resources Police Department has been named the Delaware Law Enforcement Torch Run Winnie Spence 2017 Torch Runner. I am humbled whenever I am in the presence of the athletes at whatever event it may be, Manning said. It is a privilege to be a small part of this extraordinary movement and stand in the shadows of the athletes that I admire. Manning s first exposure to the movement was when he participated in the Polar Bear Plunge in When I signed up and jumped into the frigid water, I just thought that it was something fun to do that would raise money for a good cause, he recalled. I didn t fully know the extent of how important an organization Special Olympics was. Then I ran my first Torch Run in 2003 and got to see firsthand how excited the Special Olympics athletes were when the police motorcycles brought the torch down Rehoboth Avenue. At that point, I was hooked. And I ve never looked back. Left to right: Greg Nolt, LESO State Director, Cpl. Andy Manning and SODE Athlete Phil Saxon at the Delaware Police Chiefs Council meeting on April 12, 2017 Manning, who has been an officer with DNR since 2002, is a member of the SODE Torch Run executive committee, serves as the Sussex County Leg Coordinator for the Torch Run, and is an agency coordinator. He also participates in several SODE fundraisers and often awards medals to athletes. My most unforgettable moment was at my first bowling competition and I was asked to place a medal around the neck of each athlete, Manning said. This singular event changed me and is responsible for reminding me how important the Special Olympics movement is, but more significantly, how inspiring the athletes are. Manning will have the distinct honor and privilege to deliver the Flame of Hope, on behalf of the entire Delaware Law Enforcement community, to the Special Olympics Delaware 2017 Outstanding Athlete Melissa Chong, at the Opening Ceremony of the Summer Games. Melissa Chong Outstanding Athlete Melissa began participating in Special Olympics when she was 8 years old and has since competed in 11 different sports. Currently she competes in figure skating, swimming, basketball, snowshoeing, tennis, soccer, cycling and bowling. Melissa s limited communication skills provide perhaps the greatest challenge an athlete can face. According to her father, Kevin Chong, Melissa has had to learn skills strictly through repetitive observation with the patient tutelage of her coaches, Unified partners and volunteers. Figure skating is Melissa s favorite sport, according to her father. As SODE s sole competitive figure skater, she competes in other states events and recently won two gold medals at the Keystone Regional Pennsylvania Figure Skating competition. She has participated in the University of Delaware Synchronized Figure Skating Eastern sendoff exhibition as well as The Skating Club of Wilmington winter ice shows. In our eyes, she has already won before she competes, Kevin and his wife, Susan, agreed. Not just the medals, accolades or cheers, but the unceasing daily battle of coping and living her life the best way she can. 27

30 DELAWARE LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS TORCH RUNNERS 87 Douglas F. Tuttle University of Delaware 88 John M. Miller * Delaware State Police 89 D. Scott Peck Delaware River & Bay Authority 90 Gregory D. Nolt * Delaware State Police 91 Preston A. Lewis Delaware State Police 92 Edward L. Mayfield, Jr. Delaware State Police 93 Susan K. Poley * Newark Police Department 94 Joseph N. Forester Delaware State Police 95 Creig W. Doyle Rehoboth Beach Police Dept 96 Dan Hall * & Jeff Oldham Delaware State Police 97 Jay J. King * Department of Correction (SCI) 98 Ralph Johnson Newark Police Department 99 Pete Schwartzkopf Delaware State Police 00 Mark Daniels * Delaware State Police 01 John Fogelgren Wilmington Department of Police 02 Ben Nefosky Delaware State Police 03 Rich Dennis * Delaware State Police 04 Leslie Lad Dick Delaware State Police 05 Wayne Kline * DNREC Division of Parks & Recreation Adam Wright Delaware State Police Bruno Battaglia * Wilmington Department of Police Thomas F. Mac Leish Delaware State Police Randy E. Fisher * Delaware State Police Ken McLaughlin * Ocean View Police Dept. Randall Lee Deputy State Fire Marshal Charles Chip Simpson * Delaware State Police Karen Messner, New Castle County Police Jason Stevenson * Delaware State Police Christopher Popp Delaware State Police Danielle Martin * Delaware State Police Andrew Manning Delaware Natural Resources Police * Represented Delaware in Final Leg to Special Olympics National or World Games 28

31 CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE SODE ATHLETES! from the Special Olympics Delaware Board of Directors 29

32 LUNCH PRESENTED BY 2017 Special Olympics D NOTE: For the safety and security of all, the University of Delaware will be performing bag checks at all entrance points. Thank you. SOFTBALL BOB HANNAH STADIUM TRACK & GRANT S AQUATICS LUNC Ice Arena Practice Field UD Football Stad Ice Arena TENNIS UD Field House OLYMPIC VILLAGE BBQ/Dance and activities on Friday Healthy Athletes on Saturday PARKING AQUATICS & TENNIS PARKING AQUATICS & TENNIS 30 SOUTH COLLE

33 elaware Summer Games FIELD TADIUM PARKING SOFTBALL H ium POWERLIFTING BOB CARPENTER CENTER BOCCE (SATURDAY ONLY) OPENING CEREMONY FRIDAY 12:30-2:00pm at the Bob Carpenter Center (All venues will close during OC) PARKING PARKING PARKING GE AVENUE 31

34 Special Olympics Delaware proudly salutes the men and women who have stepped forward from the Delaware National Guard for their countless volunteer hours spent in helping to set up and maintain the venues and facilities at our annual Summer Games events. For days before the competition begins and long after the last medal is awarded, the National Guard provides muscle and people-power essential to the Summer Games operations and logistics. Let us thank them for their time, commitment and support of our Special Olympics athletes! 32

35 POLAR BEAR EXPRESS ATHLETES Good luck at the 2017 Summer Games GO FOR THE GOLD! Ryan Callahan, Steve Dagg, Zac Martin and Erin Bailey GET ON BOARD THE POLAR BEAR EXPRESS 33

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37 Best wishes to you, Mason Chisenhall, from your church family, Living Hope Fellowship! We love you and are so proud of you! Go Mason and Kent County Wild Kats! 89 Hunting Quarter Rd. Houston, Delaware Pastor Shawn Yoder

38 My favorite part of the game is the opportunity to play -Mike Singletary Head Coach, San Francisco 49ers Pro Football Hall OF Fame NASH OMNISCAPING Landscaping Custom Design/Build Hardscaping Lightscaping Waterscaping Poolscaping Outdoor Living Spaces Maintenance Residential & Commercial Clients omniscaping.com Na s h Omniscaping Congratulates all the Special Olympics Athletes a t t e n t i v e d i s t i n c t i v e c o m p l e t e Congratulations to all our SODE athletes and to Delaware Law Enforcement for Special Olympics on their 31 years as Guardians of the Flame! - Michael T. Nash Special Olympics Delaware Board President 36

39 RYAN ALLEN BRADFORD II MEMORIAL FUND P.O. Box 86 Magnolia, DE June 24, 1998 to June 26, 2016 Let Your Smile Change The World In celebration of Ryan's life, this fund will benefit the community by bringing smiles to the faces of other children like Ryan through the many organizations that he was so actively a member with. SODE, DFRC, CRHS & FFA We would like to thank Special Olympics Delaware, Delaware Law Enforcement, Caesar Rodney High School, and all the many friends and family that showed their outpouring of support and prayers during this tragic time in our lives. RYAN S HIGH FIVE 5K SUNDAY NOVEMBER 12, 2017 MAGNOLIA FIRE COMPANY 9:00 A.M. START For more information, you can call or online at TriSportsEvents.com 37

40 Affordable, Inflatable, Family Fun Bouncer Boys LLC will deliver and take care of the set up. All you have to do is be safe and enjoy. Any of our inflatable units or concession machines will be a hit at your event. Call us at for availability. You can view our inventory at our website or visit our Facebook page to see all we have to offer. GO Kent Wildcats! Special shout-out to our own Special Olympics athlete GOOD LUCK in all of your distance races Tyler Tylman! 38

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42 Good luck, athletes at the 2017 Summer Games! - Larry Maister Member, SODE Board of Directors 40

43 2017 Special Olympics Athletes Unified Partners Volunteers Coaches Sponsors Delaware State Police A Very Special Thanks to Deb Priddy for her years of dedication as our son s swim coach. 41

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46 supports Special Olympics Delaware Child HELP Foundation is a (501)(c)(3) nonprofit community charitable organization dedicated to help enhance the quality of life of children with disabilities in Delaware P.O. Box 437 Wyoming, DE

47 The Delaware Knights of Columbus Wish Special Olympics And All Athletes A Successful 2017 Summer Games 45

48 Thank You from the Evanses... We would like to congratulate Dave, Mary Ann & Leanne Bryce Carter on becoming an adult and graduating from high school. Keep up the good work in life and in Special Olympics. Go for the GOLD! A special thank you to Delaware Law Enforcement, MOT coaches and volunteers. GO MOT TIGERS! Thank you Coach Eric and all the Friday Night Powerlifting Volunteers at the HAC! 46

49 Congratulations to the Special Olympics Delaware athletes and thank you to our amazing SODE Staff. You are all winners! - Torie, Theresa & Tom A heartfelt Thank You to Delaware Law Enforcement who selflessly serve and protect us. And a very special thank you for going beyond the call of duty as ambassadors helping to make a difference in the lives of Special Olympics athletes. We must find time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives. John F. Kennedy Carrie Staker-Jones Special Olympics Delaware Board of Directors Member 47

50 Congratulations to Becky Longo and her fellow athletes from Special Olympics Delaware! We are so proud of you! Love, The Longos (Christie, Jimmy, Reid & Matt) Community Systems, Inc. would like to congratulate all athletes participating in the 2017 Summer Games. Thank you to Special Olympics Delaware for supporting Community Systems in fulfilling our mission! Helping persons with disabilities to find happiness in their own homes, in their personal relationships, and as contributing members of their comunity. 48

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57 THANK YOU TO OUR 2017 SUMMER GAMES PROGRAM AD SPONSORS Congratulations Special Olympics Athletes! Hagley invites you to enjoy Bike and Hike at Hagley for free every Wednesday this summer! Visit for more information. 55

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