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 create a Public Service Announcement(PSA) to generate more publicity.

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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 tutor or encourage athletes to adapt to newer forms of technology 

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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 advertise leadership opportunities to current athletes at Summer Games or any state events.

2.SOMD should conduct a leadership opportunity conference just for athletes.

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 will create a training plan that will be able to be used at home during the season.

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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. SOMD should post up the Code of Conduct at each state level event and athletes should encourage coaches to post them up at practice.

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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. 

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