Model of
a Successful
Flag Relay Program
The Special
Olympics Ontario
Provincial Floor Hockey Championships,
which was held in Sudbury
from
June 9-11, 2011, was
an example of an
event which successfully incorporated the
various aspects of the Flag Relay program.
Fundraising
The
Councils in the Sudbury area raised close to
$11,000 for the Games and a cheque presentation
was made to the Chief of Police at a press conference.
Partnerships
Partnerships
were made with the local Government, Police
and various community organizations.
Media
There was Media coverage of the Knights
involvement in the Games (online, TV, radio and print)
Examples
of the coverage and pictures given to the Knights' involvement
in these Games can be found at the following links:
http://www.gsps.ca/en/yourpolice/flagrelay.asp
http://kofcflagrelay.com/sudbury/flagrelay.htm
http://www.specialolympicsontario.com/default.asp?contentID=130
http://www.northernlife.ca/news/sports/2011/05/specialolympics280511.aspx
Volunteerism
The
Knights of Columbus were responsible
for the following areas:
|
The
Healthy Athlete Program.
|
|
The
Knights of Columbus Floor Hockey Competition (Demonstration
Event).
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| Provided
a 4th Degree Honour Guard for the Opening
Ceremonies.
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| Presented
the Special Olympics flag during the Opening
Ceremonies.
 
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Flag
Raising Events
To
create a public awareness within
the community and to show our support
for Special Olympics, the Knights of Columbus, through our Flag
Relay program,
organized a number of flag raising events, some at City Hall, the
local Police Station,
and at the local schools. These flag raising events were held leading up
to the Games,
in the communities where a team will be
competing at the Floor Hockey Championships.
Sudbury
Thunder Bay
Mississauga
Adopt
An Athlete
Councils,
Assemblies and Circles from across the province Adopted
a number
of Special Olympics athletes to assist them in covering the cost they incurred
in attending these Games, such as transportation, accommodations and meals.
ADOPT
AN ATHLETE AND MAKE A PROFOUND
DIFFERENCE IN SOMEONE'S LIFE
