COMMUNITY

Sample Data Response:

• As an athlete, how do you feel Special Olympics is portrayed in your community?

Sample Statement:  SOMD should continue to focus on and improve the way that SOMD is perceived by the public-  especially in large media venues like commercials, media events

1.  SOMD  should show more support for each district and have other districts invited to our events.

2. SOMD should raise awareness for sports and events in every county  examples are newspaper ads television interviews and remainder cards or mailings.

FRIENDSHIPS

Sample Data Response:

·         How often do you get together with your friends?

Sample Statement: SOMD Athletes should make every effort to maintain friendships outside of practice times to contribute to the health of an athlete. 

1. SOMD should increase the use of social networking.

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OPPORTUNITY

Sample Data Response:

·        Of which leadership opportunities within Special Olympics are you aware?

Sample Statement:  SOMD should advertise leadership opportunities to current athletes.

1. SOMD should make a video that shows all the competition opportunities from the county to the world level should show all the leadership opportunities for athletes.

2. SOMD should create a newsletter to athletes that advertises to athletes should include a mailing list to VIPS.

QUALITY

Sample Data Response:

·         How well do you feel your training prepares you for competition?

Sample Statement:  SOMD will provide a venue that athletes are able to contribute input and feedback on improving training for all athletes.

1. SOMD should improve their training facilities they should offer more locations.

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SPORTSMANSHIP AND INTEGRITY

Sample Data Responses:

·        How well do you feel other Special Olympics athletes show sportsmanship?

Sample Statement:  Every SOMD athlete will take individual responsibility to treat fellow athletes with respect and agree to the SOMD Code of Conduct.

1. Every SOMD athlete should recongize that we come together as a team and each person needs to be a leader showing  good sportsmanship for one another.

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·         When necessary, Special Olympics Maryland meets my needs in the following areas.

Sample Statement:  SOMD needs to provide greater accessibility to athletes’ physical and cognitive needs for both social and athletic events. 

1.  SOMD should always provide  accomdations that meets the athletes needs, it includes hearing, vision, and communication. examples, picture symbols, brail, sign language, computers.

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