Special Olympics in Santa Barbara County
 
Our Athletes are Very Special!

SUMMER SPORTS IS UNDERWAY!

Athletics, Basketball and Bocce practices have begun. However, there is still time for new athletes to join these teams.

For more information, contact:
Stephanie Krouse, Lompoc Program Coordinator
Phone: (805) 875-8096 or via e-mail: s_krouse@ci.lompoc.ca.us.


HARRY WOOD - AREA GAMES

On April 19, 2008, the annual track meet, Harry Wood - Area Games will occur at Vandenberg Air Force Base. Athletes must register in advance to compete in this event. The event will feature an Opening Ceremonies, Track & Field Events, Lunch by the Santa Maria Kiwanis Club, an Olympic Village with games and Special displays, a snack bar and souvenir shop hosted by the Lompoc Program volunteers and a Closing Ceremonies.

For more information, contact:
Stephanie Krouse, Lompoc Program Coordinator
Phone: (805) 875-8096 or via e-mail: s_krouse@ci.lompoc.ca.us.


Tip-a-Cop/Torch Run Events

  • March 27
    Tip-a-Cop Dinners @ Participating Applebee's
    Contact your local Applebee's and make your reservation. All Applebee's will host the dinners on the same night. www.applebees.com
  • March 27
    Tip-a-Cop Dinner @ Pepper Garcia's, Santa Maria
    Hosted by Santa Maria PD, AHC PD and the FBI.
    Serving from 5 - 9 pm.
  • March 27
    Tip-a-Cop Dinner @ Central City Broiler, Santa Maria
    Hosted by Santa Maria PD, Santa Barbara Sheriff's Dept
    and the CHP
    Serving from 5 - 9 pm
  • April 24
    Tip-a-Cop Dinner at Saletti’s, Lompoc
    Hosted by Lompoc PD.
    Serving from 5-8:30 PM.


Special Olympics is the world's largest program of sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities: it currently serves more than 2.25 million persons with intellectual disabilities in more than 200 programs in more than 150 countries.

Northern Santa Barbara County Special Olympics offers training and competition in 14 different Olympic-type sports year-round specifically for athletes 8 years and older with intellectual disabilities. There is no charge to participate in Special Olympics.

Athletes attend weekly practices, compete at local and regional competitions, and participate in various special events throughout the year.

It’s easy to register as a Special Olympics Athlete. Athletes who wish to participate in Special Olympics must have a current Special Olympics Application for Participation & Release Form on file. To request an Application Form, please call (805) 875-8096, visit 125 West Walnut Avenue, or download the application by clicking on the links below:

Special Athletes from our community!

ATHLETES/ATLETAS

Formas en español para participar en las Olympiadas Especiales:

Please submit your completed application forms to:
NSB Special Olympics - Lompoc Branch
125 West Walnut Avenue 
Lompoc, CA 93436-6479
OR NSB Special Olympics
615 South McClelland Street
Santa Maria, CA 93454-5154

Sports

Northern Santa Barbara County Special Olympics offers training and competition in 14 different Olympic-type sports year round.

  • Spring/Summer Season - Aquatics, Athletics, Basketball, Bocce, Golf and Tennis
  • Fall Season – Bowling, Football (Soccer), Powerlifting, Softball and Volleyball
  • Winter Season – Floor Hockey, Snowboarding and Snowshoeing

Volunteers


Newsletter


March 2008

February 2008

January 2008

December 2007

Links

 
LOMPOC PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
125 W. Walnut Ave.
Lompoc, California 93436
Phone: 805-875-8100 Fax: 805-736-5195