STATE FALL CLASSIC

November 15-16, 2013

Athletes     1,100
Coaches     410
Other Delegates     50
Family Members     1,500

Where: 

ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
700 South Victory Way
Lake Buena Vista, FL  34747

AMF Kissimmee Lanes

Boardwalk Bowl

Great stories to watch:

Segment 1: Highlighting Unified Sports Softball

 

Segment 2: Highlighting Gymnastics and Bowling

Segment 3: Highlighting Powerlifting and Aquatics

 

General Schedule of Events (Tentative)

* Competition offered in Unified Sports®: a program that includes people with and without intellectual disabilities, participating on the same team.

Volunteering at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex

Note:  Disney's program and terminology for those who volunteer at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex is "Sports Enthusiast."

Sports Enthusiast positions are available on Friday, November 16 and Saturday, November 17, 2012.  Positions are available for Gymnastics (Saturday only), Powerlifting, Softball, Meals, Opening Ceremonies, Healthy Athletes, and more.

There are a finite number of volunteer positions available and they will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.  Anyone who is not pre-registered and arrives during the Fall Classic will be turned away.  Having more volunteers than what is required is not beneficial to Special Olympics or the volunteer’s experience.

 

Volunteer Registration will be available in October 2013.

ELIGIBILITY

Sports Enthusiasts must be at least 15 years of age. Sports Enthusiasts under 18 years of age must have parental/guardian consent.  Sports Enthusiasts under 15 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.  Remember that children under the age of 12 are not allowed to volunteer or accompany you.  You will be told on the event day that your services cannot be utilized if you have children younger than the eligible age with you.  This is for the safety of your child and everyone else involved.

There are a limited number of shifts available for Sports Enthusiasts between 12 and 14 years of age: Sports Enthusiasts under 15 years of age must be accompanied by an adult who will also serve in a volunteer capacity.  A maximum ratio of three Sports Enthusiasts ages 12-14 to one adult is to be followed.  To register, please call 407-938-3880 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

SCHEDULE

Sports Enthusiast shifts and activities will be assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis.  Although every effort will be made to accommodate your selection, the scheduling office reserves the right to schedule and reassign volunteers on event date based on event needs; this also includes placing volunteers on a waiting list.

If you are late for your shift on event date, your requested assignment cannot be guaranteed.  For the good of the Games, we also reserve the right to move volunteers to different sports/venues based on event needs.  Therefore, we recommend wearing and/or bringing attire appropriate for indoor or outdoor venues.

You will receive a confirmation packet closer to the event.  Please refrain from requesting schedule changes until you receive your confirmation.  Schedules are subject to change.

APPRECIATION

As a Sports Enthusiast for the Special Olympics Florida State Fall Classic, you will receive one commemorative t-shirt for the event (sizes are not guarantied) and one snack per shift (snacks are provided at the start of your shift.  If you have special dietary needs, please plan accordingly.)  Do you want to receive a Theme Park ticket?  Volunteer for any of the events included in the Annual Sports Enthusiasts Calendar, and you will receive a WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort 1 Day (1 Theme Park) ticket for every sixteen (16) points earned.  Theme park tickets will be distributed by mail within thirty days upon earning of every sixteen points.

TEAM LEADER OPPORTUNITIES

Team Leaders volunteers are needed to oversee specific volunteer locations.  Team Leaders are required to attend Team Leader Training and shadow three different areas before becoming a Sports Enthusiast team leader.  Other expectations include commitment prior to and on event day, strong leadership skills, dependability, and availability.  Team Leaders receive additional incentives due to the additional time commitment.  To become a team leader for any of our events, please call 407-938-3880 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 

NOTE:  Site operated by Active.com, per the Walt Disney World Co.  Look for the green registration button found in upper right hand area of screen to register.

After registering, if you have any questions or issues, please either contact Sports Enthusiast Information Line 407-938-3880 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Do not contact Special Olympics Florida with questions regarding volunteering at Disney venues.

If you are a group (defined as 10 people or more) interested in volunteering, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , with Disney Sports and Recreation, 407-938-3832.

 

Volunteering at non-Disney Venues:  Bowling Competition

 

If you are interested in volunteering at the bowling/non-Disney venues and would like more information, please contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 352-243-9536  x521.

Family Information

ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex is a very large facility and guests should anticipate a fair amount of walking, in order to get to the competition and special event venues. For guests needing wheelchairs: you should plan on bringing your own (if you have one), or you may borrow one from Disney for the day. Chairs can be picked up at the main entrance (top of ramp) and you must leave a photo ID, which will be returned upon return of the chair.

Families and spectators may purchase food and/or beverage at an array of kiosks throughout the Sports Complex, including a quick service restaurant near the main entrance.  There is no fee for parking at the Sports Complex. 

We will be offering families special seating at Opening Ceremonies.  There will be a family sign-in table at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex where familiy members will receive family ribbons and information about the Games.

 

Family Housing

 

Cooler Policy

Guests will not be permitted to carry coolers into ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex except as follows:

• Each guest may bring in a single cooler of up to one gallon in size for personal use. Coaches may bring a single cooler into the facility of up to five gallons for team use.
• Guests with special dietary needs (i.e., medical conditions, religious doctrine, etc.) may bring in food for their personal consumption.
• No glass bottles or alcoholic beverages will be permitted.
• Lockable storage is not available to store coolers or other personal belongings. Disney's Wide World of Sports® is not responsible for personal items that are lost or stolen.

 

 

TELEVISON NETWORK:  Tape-delay telecast on Sun Sports reaching a potential audience of 6.3 million Florida cable television households.

HEALTHY ATHLETES: Special Olympics Florida will offer several Healthy Athletes initiatives at Fall Classic. All screenings are offfered free of charge to all athletes. Every athlete who would like to be screened MUST bring a consent form to one of the screening sites. Each Athlete will receive a Flash Card that will be their ticket to other Healthy Athletes venues. Athletes over 18 years of age may sign their own form and there will be forms available onsite. Athletes under 18 MUST have their parent/guardian sign the form.