Better Together
Polk County Special Olympics will now be alternating sites. We will conduct Special Olympics in Rockmart and Cedartown. The events will alternate yearly between Nathan Dean Park and Burt Wood Park.
Burt Wood Park Cedartown, GA
This year we will host Special Olympics in Cedartown. We have athletes in both Rockmart and Cedartown. We believe that we are Better Together and this is an excellent opportunity for our athletes.
Nathan Dean Park Rockmart, GA
Nathan Dean Park has been the host of Special Olympics for years. It is a great site for our athletes to come and participate in various events.
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What is Special Olympics?
Polk County Special Olympics offers students and adults with intellectual disabilities to participate in sporting events. These events help to build collaboration among non-disabled and disabled peers in a fun, non-competitive manner.
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We strive to have all of our athletes discover their fullest potential, develop physical fitness, experience joy and friendship, and demonstrate courage all while celebrating diversity among others.
Our Sponsors
Polk County Special Olympics would not possible without the help and support from our sponsors within the community. Our sponsors make a difference in the lives of students and adults with intellectual disabilities. Your contributions help to provide athletes with a number of experiences including...athlete shirt, food, photo booth, cotton candy, snow cones, event ribbons and medals, and a framed picture keepsake.
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This would not be possible without YOU!
Green for Life has been a generous sponsor in supporting Polk County Special Olympics. This is our platinum sponsor.
Our gold sponsors help support Special Olympics by providing donations in the amount of up to $1,000.00. These donations help make our event one to remember. Our gold sponsors include...
Our silver sponsors help support by providing donations in the amount of up to $500.00. These sponsors include...
Our bronze sponsors help support Polk County Special Olympics by providing donations in the amount of up to $250.00. These sponsors include...
Contact: Amber Fuqua
370 Atlanta Hwy Rockmart, GA 30153Â Phone: (770) 856-8812
Committee Members
Get to Know Us
Amber Fuqua
Local Coordinator
Rhonda Lindsey
Chairperson
Melissa Turner
Treasurer
Pamela Bodiford
Secretary
Kristy Baker
Family
Debra Cook
Competitions
Tiffany Gibson
Fundraising
Holly Duke
Athlete Coordinator
Nikki Sumner
Training
Marty Robinson
Public Relations
Randi Slye
Volunteers