Special Olympics Florida State Basketball Tournaments Volunteer Orientation January 26-27, 2018 February 2-3, 2018 Florida 1
Thank You for Volunteering! Thank you for taking the time to learn about Special Olympics Florida. We serve over 43,000 athletes with the help of 2,300 coaches and over 28,000 volunteers. We hope you: Learn about the mission of Special Olympics Florida Get involved in your community through Special Olympics Florida Help us ensure an environment of equality, respect and acceptance 2 / Special Olympics Florida
Special Olympics Florida Mission Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. Components Sports training & competition Leadership Health Screenings Outcomes Physical fitness Courage & joy Sharing gifts & skills Friendship Families Athletes Community 3 / Special Olympics Florida
Philosophy & Vision If individuals with intellectual disabilities can: Receive appropriate instruction and encouragement Receive constant training Compete among those with equal abilities The results are: Personal growth Stronger families United communities An environment of equality, respect and acceptance 4 / Special Olympics Florida
Coach, Athlete & Volunteer Oaths Athlete s Oath: Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt. Coach s Oath: In the name of all coaches and in the spirit of sportsmanship, I promise that we will act professionally, respect others, and ensure a positive experience for all. I promise to provide quality sports and training opportunities in a safe environment for all athletes. Volunteer s Oath: I promise to give the time in my life so that Special Olympics athletes can have the time of their lives. I promise to support Special Olympics not just as an expression of charity, but as a form of respect for my fellow human beings. I promise to spread the word of volunteerism because in giving, I receive so much more in return. 5 / Special Olympics Florida
Healthy Athletes Make Healthy Communities Healthy Athletes & Healthy Communities are designed to help Special Olympics athletes improve their health and fitness, to increase the athlete's ability to train and compete as well as enhance their well being. Through health programs, Special Olympics: Ensures quality Health Exams/Referrals for athletes Offers Health Professionals the opportunity to learn how to treat people with intellectual disabilities and be more prone to welcome them into their practices. Health disciplines include: Opening Eyes (vision) FUNfitness (physical therapy) Special Smiles (dental) Healthy Hearing (audiology) Health Promotion (well-being) Fit Feet (podiatry) MedFest (sports physical exam) Strong Minds 6 / Special Olympics Florida * Healthy Athletes will be hosting Special Smiles and Fit Feet.
Basketball Overview More than 1,000 athletes will participate each weekend. Over 300 volunteers will be on hand to assist with the event. Basketball Tournaments will be for the Northern Counties January 26-27 and for the Southern Counties, February 2-3 at The Big House. There will also be skills competition at Tavares Middle School across the street from the Big House. 7 / Special Olympics Florida
2018 STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS January 26-27, 2018 February 2-3, 2018 Venue Location The Big House Address: 1544 Lane Park Cutoff Road, Tavares, FL 32778 Phone: (352) 562-7878 Tavares Middle School (Skills Competition-Saturday and dinner Friday Address: 1335 Lane Park Cutoff Road, Tavares, FL 32778 Friday, January 26 and February 2 12:00 pm Volunteer Check-in 1:00pm-5:00 pm Team Basketball Competition/Unified and Traditional 5:30 pm Second shift Volunteer Check-in 5:30 7:30 pm Dinner, Tavares Middle School Cafeteria 7:45-8:15 pm Opening Ceremony, The Big House Saturday, January 27 and February 3 7:30 am Volunteer Check-in 8:00 am-4:00 pm Team Basketball Competition Unified and Traditional 8:00 am-4:00 pm Individual Skills/Team Skills- Tavares Middle School 11:00 am Second shift Volunteer Check-in 11:00 am-1:00 pm Lunch 9:00 am-4:00 pm Healthy Athletes The Big House 8 / Special Olympics Florida
Basketball Volunteer Roles Score Keeper/Stat keeper Keep official game score Record all statistical information during game play (fouls, time outs, etc.) Relay pertinent information to officials, coaches and Competition Manager Report final results to the Competition Manager Individual Skills Station Monitors (will be train on site) Checks Athletes in at each skill station Scores Athletes (skill specific) at each individual skill station Provides logistic support Court Assistant Assist in supplying warm-up and game balls to teams as they prepare to play Retrieve out-of-play balls and return them to the appropriate court Assist with maintaining the floor and equipment before, during, and after competition to ensure athlete safety (sweeping the floor before games, wiping the floor after a fall, etc.) Awards Preparation Help set up medal distribution Assist awards manager as needed 9 / Special Olympics Florida
Basketball instructions (This applies to all score keepers ) Game Duration 5v5 Level 1= 8 minute quarters-stop clock Level 2= 6 minute quarters-stop clock Level 3 &4= 8 minute quarters-running clock 3v3 20 minutes for entire game OR first team to score 20 points-running clock NO free throws attempted Coin toss determines Game start Overtime= 3 minutes ***STOP CLOCK=Clock will stop each time that the referee blows the whistle and will begin again when the ball is in play ***RUNNING CLOCK=Clock will start at the beginning of the quarter and will only stop for time outs and injuries. The last 2 minutes of the game, the clock will stop each time the referee blows the whistle and will begin again when the ball is back in play. 1 minute intermission between each quarter 5 minute intermission for halftime TIME OUTS (3) 60 second time outs(referees will keep this time) (2) 30 second time outs (Referees will keep this time) Overtime= one additional 60 second time out 3 points for any shot made behind 3 point line-look for refs signal 2 points for any made regular basket 1 point for any made free throw Alert officials when a substitute player is at the table to check-in 10 / Special Olympics Florida
Basketball instructions (This applies to all stat keepers) Ensure that coaches check in and write roster on state sheet at the start of each game **For unified games, make sure the coach places a P next to each Unified Partner on the roster. Ensure that ALL Unified Partners are wearing odd # jerseys and that ALL athletes are wearing even # jerseys. **If there is an issue w/ this, alert a SO staff member immediately During game, when an athlete scores, place the # of points received (3,2,1) next to that athletes name in the appropriate quarter Keep the running score at the top of the sheet If an athlete is called for a foul, check off the box that reads FOUL next to the athletes name. (For athletes first foul check off the box that reads 1, for his/her second foul check off the box that reads 2, etc.). If an athlete receives a 5thfoul, alert the officials immediately Following the game, write the final score next to each team s name 11 / Special Olympics Florida
Basketball instructions (This applies to all Court Assistants) Ensure that coaches check-in at the score table and write their roster in the book Ensure that each team has at least 2 basketballs for warm ups Ensure that there is a game ball available Check the size of the game ball Levels 1 & 2 use size 29.5 Levels 3&4 use size 28.5 During game be available to retrieve loose balls and provide a towel to clean up spills/wet spots on the court In the case of an injury alert the medical staff immediately In case of a dispute between coaches or any other issues, alert an SO staff member Following the game, retrieve score sheet from the table, update the brackets in the lobby of the Big House and return the score sheets to the Results Clipboard on score table 12 / Special Olympics Florida
Individual Basketball Skills Stations Individual Skills Stations: 10m Dribble, Target Pass, Spot Shot Roles: Group Lead (ISC only)-will gather a group of athletes as they check in and will be responsible for keeping the group together and keep group scorecards as they travel through the various skill stations. Score Keeper- Individual Skills (ISC): will remain at a specific skill station and record athlete scores as they complete station Team Skills: will remain at a specific basket and keep score for competing team Skills Assistant-will help with the execution of a specific skills station. Give basketball to athlete who is competing Retrieve loose basketballs Rebound for athletes at spot shot Time athletes on the 10m dribble Make scorekeeper aware of infractions (dribbling outside lines, double dribble, etc.). ***Detailed training will be done on site 13 / Special Olympics Florida
Awards Instructions Team Awards Awards will be presented on the courts immediately following medal games A guide will be available to know which games are medal games 3-4 volunteers will be assigned to each of our Awards leads. These individuals will assist with more detailed training. Roles include: Awards prep-placing medals onto awards pillows Emcee-announcing the awards presentation (script will be available) Presenter-places medals onto athletes Pillow holder-holds pillow while awards are being presented While game is going on medals will be placed on pillows As game finishes, volunteers will identify the winner of the game Crew will go to court and line teams up facing the crowd Portable PA system will be brought onto court Medals will be presented to losing team first and winning team last Awards labels are given to coaches to provide to athletes following awards ceremony 14 / Special Olympics Florida
Awards Instructions Individual Awards Roles: Awards prep-placing medals onto awards pillows Emcee-announcing the awards presentation (script will be available) Presenter-places medals onto athletes Pillow holder-holds pillow while awards are being presented Staging volunteer-places athletes in the order that they will stand on awards stands Awards escort-walks athletes from staging to podium Process: When a division completes their final round paperwork will be brought to the results station Volunteers will prepare the awards pillow Athletes will be brought to awards staging Volunteers will wait for results sheet and then have athletes sit in the order that they will stand on the podium When awards are prepped and emcee is ready, athletes will be escorted from staging and helped on to the podium 1 volunteer will hold pillow while another places the awards around the athletes necks Once ceremony is completed, athletes will pose for a picture and escorts will help them off of podium 15 / Special Olympics Florida
What to Expect when Volunteering with Special Olympics Florida One of the biggest questions that new volunteers have is how to work with our athletes. Here are a few tips to keep in mind: Special Olympics offers competitions to children AND adults, so don t assume that an athlete is a child. Make sure to talk to athletes with respect. Many athletes like to hug, shake hands, give high fives, etc. You may reciprocate if the athlete initiates it and you are comfortable with that. Remember that respect of the dignity and effort of the athletes is the priority at Special Olympics Florida. 16 / Special Olympics Florida
Important Day-Of Event Volunteer Information GENERAL INFORMATION You represent Special Olympics Florida as a volunteer. You will be asked to show photo identification upon registration at the event Remember to conduct yourself in a professional manner relating to athletes, other volunteers, family, the general public, and the media Please give your full attention to your volunteer duty. If you need assistance or are finished with your duty, please see the volunteer contact Please do not try to train or coach the athletes. Athletes have been working with their coaches for weeks for this event and are looking to them for guidance Photographs and video recordings are taken at each event. By signing in for your shift, you authorize Special Olympics Florida to use your image and likeness in promotional materials Please note, a volunteer is NOT to accompany an athlete away from the competition area or to the locker room. Please get the athlete s coach VOLUNTEER ATTIRE A volunteer t-shirt will be provided Please wear athletic shoes and dress for comfort and mobility Protect yourself from the sun and elements There is not a storage area for personal belongings. Please plan accordingly FOOD & BEVERAGE Absolutely no alcohol of any kind is allowed. Volunteers will refrain from alcohol while involved in Special Olympics functions where athletes are present. You will be notified of the meals provided per volunteer shift. At most events, there is a meal or snacks provided. Please take frequent water breaks. DAY-OF EVENT ACCIDENTS & INJURIES Medical staff is available for events. In case of an accident, DO NOT attempt to treat the sick or injured person. Contact the nearest medical personnel immediately 17 / Special Olympics Florida
Volunteer Agreement As a Special Olympics volunteer, I agree that while serving as a volunteer, I will: Provide for the general welfare, health, and safety of all Special Olympics athletes and volunteers Dress and act in an appropriate manner at all times Follow the established rules and guidelines of Special Olympics and/or any agency involved with Special Olympics Report any emergencies to the appropriate authorities after first taking immediate action to ensure the health and safety of the participants Abstain from the consumption or use of all alcohol, tobacco products, and illegal substances while involved with any Special Olympics event, competition, or training Not engage in any inappropriate contact or relationship with athletes, volunteers, or other participants of Special Olympics 18 / Special Olympics Florida
Thank You Thank you for volunteering with Special Olympics Florida! We could not host the competitions without your support! 19 / Special Olympics Florida