Special Olympics GB National Summer Games
An Overview
Be part of something special
The Special Olympics GB National Summer Games will be held in Leicester between the 25th and 31st July 2009. Over 2,700 athletes representing 18 Special Olympics regions across the UK will visit the city of Leicester over the seven day period along with 1200 coaches and 1500 volunteers..
The 2,700 athletes will compete in a range of Olympic style sports competitions across the city. Leicestershire County Cricket Club, Leicester City Football Club and Rutland Water are just some of the 21 sporting venues confirmed to host the 2009 Games.
Leicester's landscape has changed dramatically since the city hosted the Games in 1989. From the rich diversity of its population, to the magnificent ongoing regeneration programme, Leicester is a city to be recognised and between the 25th and 31st July 2009, the eyes of the UK will be firmly placed on the Special Olympics athletes as they compete in the National Summer Games.
The city of Leicester is looking to recruit 1500 volunteers to support the Games next year.
Where's it all happening?
Special Olympics Leicester 2009 promises to be a veritable festival of sport for everyone involved. But what do we know about the venues where the action is taking place?
