Media Advisory

May 11, 2009

Special Olympics will be Friday - Sunday

May 15 – 17, Troy Campus: Troy University will be the site for the 2009 Special Olympics Alabama State Games about 800 athletes with mental retardation and about 350 of their coaches and chaperons.

This event is open for coverage.

If your organization needs assistance on Saturday or Sunday, please contact Clif Lusk via cell phone at 334-268-9982.

A Special Olympics media kit is available at http://www.specialolympics.org/Special+Olympics+Public+Website/English/Press_Room/Press+Kit/default.htm . This kit contains a style guide to assist in coverage.

Following is schedule of events and venues for the event.

FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2009
Opening Ceremonies Movie Gallery Stadium
7:00 p.m.