Head of Delegation Manual - Special Olympics

SOWSG ATHENS 2011 HOD Manual – 2 nd edition
assistance. If, for any reason, the coach becomes physically involved with
the sailing of the boat, the team must retire from the race and will be
scored DNF (did not finish)‖
4 The entire team consists of Special Olympics athletes (no coach will be on
board).
5 Special Olympics athletes compete single-handed
2. Sport Uniform/Equipment
� Each athlete must bring his or her own Personal Flotation Device and
shoes with stability and grip on wet surfaces.
3. Points of Emphasis
Please note the following boats will be used for the Games:
� 420 for Levels 1, 2, and 4
� Laser Bahia for Level 3
� Laser with a 4,7 sail or smaller or Optimist class for Level 5
Sailing instructions will be distributed at a later date.
Softball
1. Events Offered
Team Competition – Male
Team Competition – Female
2. Sport Uniform/Equipment
� All team uniforms must be alike in color, trim and style.
� Sliding pants must be of uniform solid color.
� Undershirts must be solid colored and must be identical for all team
members.
� Catcher must wear a face mask and catcher’s helmet.
� All batters and base runners must wear batter’s helmet with chin straps.
� Bats, helmets and gloves must be provided by each team.
� No two team members may have the same numbers.
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