DB11 Posted 25 July 2009 Posted 25 July 2009 On Saturday 25th July, 2,400 learning disabled athletes from across Great Britain will arrive in Leicester to celebrate the start of the 8th Special Olympics GB National Summer Games. Held every four years the National Summer Games provide a week of Olympic-styled sports competition for learning disabled athletes across the country. Over 21 sports will be represented during games week with activities taking place across a variety of sporting venues in Leicester between Saturday 25th July and Friday 31st July. http://www.sol2009.com I am refereeing all week at the football event. Hopefully it will be a good event
maddog Posted 25 July 2009 Posted 25 July 2009 http://www.sol2009.comI am refereeing all week at the football event. Hopefully it will be a good event Someone i know whos in that who weighs at least 18 stone is doing the pole voult. Yes the fooking pole vault
Ford Super Sunday Posted 25 July 2009 Posted 25 July 2009 I'll be part of the media team for this, going to different locations (well, just the swimming) to get stories and send them back to the head of the media, who will then distribute them out to the press agencies. For example, the quote in the opening post, I actually saw being created. I also met (well saw and got very close to, the following people) Birch- well y'know Gordon Brown Sarah Brown The CEO of the Special Olympics, who is the nephew if JFK and brother-in-law of Arnold Schwarzenegger (I actually educated him on LCFC in the media suite, because he was cutious about our logo) New Beautiful South Lawrie McMennamy John Sinclair- just cos That's aboot it. BILL ANDERSON!
lildave3 Posted 25 July 2009 Posted 25 July 2009 I'll be part of the media team for this, going to different locations (well, just the swimming) to get stories and send them back to the head of the media, who will then distribute them out to the press agencies.For example, the quote in the opening post, I actually saw being created. I also met (well saw and got very close to, the following people) Birch- well y'know Gordon Brown Sarah Brown The CEO of the Special Olympics, who is the nephew if JFK and brother-in-law of Arnold Schwarzenegger (I actually educated him on LCFC in the media suite, because he was cutious about our logo) New Beautiful South Lawrie McMennamy John Sinclair- just cos That's aboot it. BILL ANDERSON! Big fan of the way you put Birch above Gordon Brown
Ultra Posted 26 July 2009 Posted 26 July 2009 I'm an ambassdor for this event and will be presenting medals at New College on Thursday afternoon. It was a fantastic opening ceremony, although a little prolonged. The athletes seemed to enjoy themselves. I note that Ian C made no mention of meeting Mandaric or Walshy..
DB11 Posted 26 July 2009 Author Posted 26 July 2009 I had a ticket for the Opening Ceremony but couldn't make it
Ford Super Sunday Posted 26 July 2009 Posted 26 July 2009 I'm an ambassdor for this event and will be presenting medals at New College on Thursday afternoon.It was a fantastic opening ceremony, although a little prolonged. The athletes seemed to enjoy themselves. I note that Ian C made no mention of meeting Mandaric or Walshy.. You know what Ultr, I was so star struck with JFK's nephew and GoBo that I forgot Mandaric. I saw him as we were waiting for GoBo (I'm gonna push that name) to leave, he got into his car, but there was a lorry in the way so he couldn't get out! severe ownage Unfortunately I didn't get close or near to Steve Walsh... I was also told that Martin Johnson was there, but again, must have missed him
DB11 Posted 26 July 2009 Author Posted 26 July 2009 Day One over... and already my first yellow. I also gave a penalty for handball on the line, but in actual fact it hit his chest. My only mistake though.
Gaffer Posted 26 July 2009 Posted 26 July 2009 I also gave a penalty for handball on the line, but in actual fact it hit his chest. My only mistake though.
DB11 Posted 26 July 2009 Author Posted 26 July 2009 Ey come on. My only mistake and I can assure you now, the players made many more mistakes than I. It's my pre season too to get back into the swing of things!! Even if it is an Olympic event..... But I acknowledgemistake, which was bad. Am I shooting myself in the foot saying it was the deciding goal in a 2-1 result, with two minutes remaining.
dandannieldanok Posted 26 July 2009 Posted 26 July 2009 Day One over... and already my first yellow.I also gave a penalty for handball on the line, but in actual fact it hit his chest. My only mistake though. That's a pretty big mistake
davieG Posted 26 July 2009 Posted 26 July 2009 Ey come on. My only mistake and I can assure you now, the players made many more mistakes than I. It's my pre season too to get back into the swing of things!! Even if it is an Olympic event..... But I acknowledgemistake, which was bad. Am I shooting myself in the foot saying it was the deciding goal in a 2-1 result, with two minutes remaining. Well if you do you might be eligible for the next Paralympics
DB11 Posted 26 July 2009 Author Posted 26 July 2009 That's a pretty big mistake Debatable. Today and tomorrow are "grading" games, in which teams play each other and get graded a skill level for the main competition on Tuesday, where it becomes competitive
lildave3 Posted 26 July 2009 Posted 26 July 2009 I don't get it, if you know it was a mistake now, surely you knew it was a mistake then? But if you thought it was the right decision then, surely you think it's right now? Unless you've seen a video of it or something.
DB11 Posted 27 July 2009 Author Posted 27 July 2009 I don't get it, if you know it was a mistake now, surely you knew it was a mistake then? But if you thought it was the right decision then, surely you think it's right now?Unless you've seen a video of it or something. At the time, I thought it was handball. But then the path the ball took, as well as their reactions, put doubt into my mind but I'd already blew. After the game, my assistant referee (far side), as well as another referee, said that they thought it hit his chest too
SOCCERROO FOX Posted 27 July 2009 Posted 27 July 2009 What's the difference between the Special Olympics and the Paraolympics?
stevie909 Posted 27 July 2009 Posted 27 July 2009 special = learning disabilities para = physical impediments
SOCCERROO FOX Posted 27 July 2009 Posted 27 July 2009 special = learning disabilitiespara = physical impediments Cheers mate. I think they do have some special olympics people in the paraolympics as well
DB11 Posted 27 July 2009 Author Posted 27 July 2009 Today was slightly better. But what really annoyed me is that, in the last minute, the two best teams were playing each other. I gave a free kick just inside the defending team's half, and the player hoofs it, and it lobs the goalkeeper. 4-3 and then full time just after kick is taken. The manager comes up at the end saying how I've "cost them twice in two days" (the first was disallowing a goal, which was clearly offside, in the last minute yesterday) and, he was fine with the free kick, but he said that all free kicks in a team's own half are indirect. I was like whatever... I did have to double check the competition rules though!! Fortunately, I was right!
Ultra Posted 31 July 2009 Posted 31 July 2009 I've spent the last day and a half at New College meeting with the athletes, their families, staff and spectators. All of them appreciated the work that was done to make the event a success. Sport has played a massive role in transforming these athletes' lives. And a lot of folk will return to their home areas with a VERY positive impression of Leicester - and the Way in particular..
Raj Posted 31 July 2009 Posted 31 July 2009 I've spent the last day and a half at New College meeting with the athletes, their families, staff and spectators.All of them appreciated the work that was done to make the event a success. Sport has played a massive role in transforming these athletes' lives. And a lot of folk will return to their home areas with a VERY positive impression of Leicester - and the Way in particular.. WELL Done to EVERYONE involved with The Special Olymics(Even you Ultra!!! ). I tried to become a volnteer for it,but it was oversubscribed which proves they are popular not just for the athletes but mere mortals willing to help out a little.
BoneDog Posted 31 July 2009 Posted 31 July 2009 Do they have boxing at the Special Olympics? Cos my Mrs in a wheelchair and she could enter next time if they do EDIT : My Mrs would not be in this Olympics, but she'd be in the Para ones
BoneDog Posted 31 July 2009 Posted 31 July 2009 Someone i know whos in that who weighs at least 18 stone is doing the pole voult.Yes the fooking pole vault how high did he manage?
BoneDog Posted 31 July 2009 Posted 31 July 2009 You know what Ultr, I was so star struck with JFK's nephew and GoBo that I forgot Mandaric.I saw him as we were waiting for GoBo (I'm gonna push that name) to leave, he got into his car, but there was a lorry in the way so he couldn't get out! severe ownage Unfortunately I didn't get close or near to Steve Walsh... I was also told that Martin Johnson was there, but again, must have missed him More star struck with GoBo than The Terminator?! What did Arnie want to know about Leicesters logo by the way?
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