Introducing the 2009 Committee!

The 2009 Fall Festival Committee has been selected and can be found here.

Still Looking to Participate in Special Olympics?

We will not be accepting any more applications for this years 2009 Committee, however, if you are interested in in being involved in Special Olympics please visit our Volunteer Page.

For any questions, contact Allison Kahl (9-7244) or Lori Blake (9-4214) in the Office of Student Development (214 Dougherty).

Are you an upcoming Freshmen who wants to get involved with Special Olympics? Villanova has a unique freshmen-only program called Local Program Host that allows students to interact with the athletes and their coaches!

The 2009 Committee Application can still be viewed: Download Here

“Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt”
— Special Olympics Athlete Oath

Committee Positions:

Special Events | Support Services | Competition | Administration | Human Resources

Special Events

Awards (Chairperson & 2 Assistants)
Responsible for distributing all awards to athletes during the event and coordinating all awards presentations.

Ceremonies (Chairperson & 2 Assistants)
Responsible for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies held during the event.

Entertainment (Chairperson & 2 Assistants)
Organizes all entertainment functions including Olympic Town, the Victory Dance, and any sports-specific clinics during the event.

Fundraising (Chairperson & 2 Assistant)
Responsible for soliciting sponsorship and in-kind donations for the event.  Plans and runs STRIDES 5K charity race and works closely on any additional fundraising efforts.

Healthy Athletes (Chairperson & 2 Assistants)
In charge of the Healthy Athletes Clinics and respective clinicians that provide free screening and testing for the athletes.

Support Services

Facilities (Chairperson & 3 Assistants)
Responsible for the organization and delivery of all equipment and the set-up and break-down of all facilities.

Food (Chairperson & 3 Assistants)
Responsible for soliciting sponsorship for snacks and coordinating meals with Villanova Dining Services for on-campus meals.

Medical (Chairperson & 2 Assistants)
Organizes and schedules all medical personnel for the event.

Security (Chairperson & 2 Assistants)
Coordinates and organizes all communications equipment and security personnel needed for the event.

Transportation (Chairperson & 2 Assistants)
Responsible for all transportation needs associated with the event, including golf carts and vans.

Competition

Bocce (Chairperson & Assistant)
Responsible for all venue operations including scheduling competition, referees, divisioning, etc.  Recommended to have a good working knowledge of the sport and rules through prior participation, coaching, and/or management.  (Bocce is held at an off-campus venue)

Long Distance Running (Chairperson & Assistant)
Responsible for all venue operations including scheduling competition, referees, divisioning, etc.  Recommended to have a good working knowledge of the sport and rules through prior participation, coaching, and/or management.

Power Lifting (Chairperson & Assistant)
Responsible for all venue operations including scheduling competition, referees, divisioning, etc.  Recommended to have a good working knowledge of the sport and rules through prior participation, coaching, and/or management.

Roller Skating (Chairperson & Assistant)
Responsible for all venue operations including scheduling competition, referees, divisioning, etc.  Recommended to have a good working knowledge of the sport and rules through prior participation, coaching, and/or management.  (Roller Skating is held at an off-campus venue)

Soccer (Chairperson & 3 Assistants)
Responsible for all venue operations including scheduling competition, referees, divisioning, etc.  Recommended to have a good working knowledge of the sport and rules through prior participation, coaching, and/or management.

Volleyball (Chairperson & 3 Assistants)
Responsible for all venue operations including scheduling competition, referees, divisioning, etc.  Recommended to have a good working knowledge of the sport and rules through prior participation, coaching, and/or management.

Administration

Computers (Chairperson & 3 Assistants)
Responsible for all aspects of computer operations - including registration and competition results -  related to the event.

Evaluations (Chairperson & Assistant)
Coordinates all logistics and plans for the event evaluation team.  Must ensure that a thorough, professional evaluation takes place in order to enhance such events in the future.

Finance (Chairperson & Assistant)
Responsible for record keeping of all revenues and expenses as well as purchase orders, in-kind donations, and sales of SOPA merchandise.

Housing (Chairperson & 2 Assistants)
Responsible for meeting the accommodation needs of those involved with the event.  Maintain contact and working relationship with all hotel representatives.

Awareness (Chairperson & Assistant)
Responsible for all signage for the event.  Additionally, in charge of raising awareness for the festival.

Human Resources

Local Program Hosts (Chairperson & 2 Assistants)
Responsible for selecting and overseeing the new county committee of approximately 50 Villanova freshmen that will act as liaisons between the counties and Villanova during the weekend.

Off Campus Volunteers (Chairperson & Assistant)
Responsible for the coordination, recruitment, training, and allotment of all off-campus volunteers needed for the competition.

On Campus Volunteers (Chairperson & 2 Assistants)
Responsible for the coordination, recruitment, training, and allotment of all on-campus volunteers needed for the competition.

VIPs/Hospitality (Chairperson & 2 Assistants)
Responsible for meeting the hospitality needs of the athletes, coaches, and families; and coordinating all events for the families and VIPs.

Media/Publicity (Chairperson & 2 Assistants)
Responsible for the on-campus distribution of information related to the event, as well as on-campus promotional and advertising efforts for the event.  Also responsible for maintaining contact with the SOPA Communications liaison and assisting in SOPA's public relations efforts as needed.

Special Olympics Office l 215 Dougherty Hall l 800 Lancaster Ave l Villanova, PA 19085 l (610) 519-7244 l info@villanovaspo.com