Swimming

What a fantastic day for a swim!!!! It couldn't have been more perfect! We had the best group of athletes and an exceptional group of volunteers. There are about 200 pictures posted on facebook. Click on the link to the right and it will take you right to them. Don't worry if you're not a facebook member.....these should be open to everyone!

Did you hear??

It's just a week until our fabulous Fall traditional bowling competition in Miami, Oklahoma! We'll be cheering on all of our athletes on October 15th at Playland Lanes in Miami (105 5th Avenue). Registration starts at 9AM!

Looking forward to seeing everyone!

Bartlesville Bowling Photos

Thanks to all of the athletes, coaches, family members and volunteers that came out for our Traditional Bowling event in Bartlesville. Here are some of the photos! For more, please visit our Facebook page at this link.

EKS Day

On September 24, 2011, athletes all over the world will celebrate one woman’s legacy by remembering Eunice Kennedy Shriver, founder of Special Olympics. This year’s slogan is “Play Unified to Live Unified” with the goal to support and promote Unified activities in schools and communities by encouraging others to join Unified Sports teams and creating opportunities for inclusion.

Governor Mary Fallin has signed a proclamation naming September 24, 2011 as “Eunice Kennedy Shriver Day” in Oklahoma. Special Olympics Oklahoma Grand Area and Boomer Sooner Area will recognize EKS Day at their Area Bowling Events on that day.

Visit http://www.eksday.org/ to learn more about Eunice Kennedy Shriver and the activities from around the world honoring her memory.

One week and counting

Only one week until our Fall season kicks off!!! We'll be holding a Traditional Bowling competition at Red Apple Sports Center in Bartlesville, Oklahoma on Saturday, September 24th!

We're looking forward to seeing all of our athletes, coaches and friends next weekend! Registration starts at 9AM! See you there!!

Fall Events

We have a number of wonderful Fall events scheduled! Please come out and support the Grand Area Athletes!!


Traditional Bowling
Saturday, Sep 24, 2011 9:00 am
Red Apple Sports Center, Bartlesville OK


Traditional Bowling
Saturday, Oct 15, 2011 9:00 am
Playland Lanes, 105 5th Ave NE, Miami OK


Unified Bowling
Saturday, Oct 29, 2011 9:00 am
Red Apple Sports Center, Bartlesville OK


Aquatics
Saturday, Nov 12, 2011 9:00 am
Super Recreation Center, 595 Veterans Pkwy, Claremore

Track & Field Event This Saturday!!!

It's time once again for the Grand Area Athletics Competition!!!! This yearly events draws nearly 300 area athletes to compete in events including; long jump, high jump, track, softball throw, shot put, and turbojav!!!


Grand Area needs your support!!!! We would love for you to come cheer on our athletes! The events will be held at the Dewey High School at the track! We'll be kicking off the opening ceremonies and announcing our area awards beginning at around 9:30AM. Come spend your morning with us!!

We're also looking for prize donations for Frankie's Olympic Village. This carnival type atmosphere wouldn't be complete without toys and stuffed animals for our athletes to take home!!! If you have new (or nearly new) stuffed animals, or toys and you would like to donate....please contact us at grand@sook.org or bring them with you on the day of the event. Our prize center will be set up in the gymnasium.