Ultimate Racing
Lazy Dog Paddle Shack
Old Town Dental
Awards Sponsor
Key Lime Pie Factory
We had so much fun competing with Collier County and racing with the General Public last year we are doing it again!
This year will bring more excitement! We are expecting up to 10 County Delegations to bring SUP teams to compete in this newly formed Florida Special Olympics sport. We will be incorporating General Public Races into the event to provide maximum inclusion for all!
Full info on how to register a Special Olympics Delegation can be found at:
http://www.specialolympicsflorida.org/component/eventlist/details/1659-stand-up-paddle-invitational
To Register for the General Public Fun Race
http://www.active.com/water-sports/key-west-fl/special-olympics-monroe-county-annual-stand-up-paddle-board-race-2013
The event will include a full Special Olympics Opening Ceremony, Competition amongst Special Olympics Florida athletes according to the Florida State Special Olympic SUP Competition Rules, General Public Fun Races for adults and children, with an inclusive Awards Ceremony!
FREE Lunch for all Special Olympics Florida athletes and coaches will be provided at the beach. $5.00 donation for General Public Participant lunch is requested. Please provide your own water and beverages.
To donate or offer sponsorship visit:
http://www.specialolympicsflorida.org/monroe-sup-registration.html
Please contact Ruth at monroesup@gmail.com or Ultimate Racing at lizlovekw@gmail.com for details.
WHERE TO STAY?
EVENT HOTEL:
Best Western Key Ambassador
Block of 20 rooms to be reserved
Athletes welcome party to be hosted on Sat. night poolside.
3755 S Roosevelt Blvd Key West, FL 33040
(305) 296-3500 ---Ask for Armida Averrette
IBIS Bay Resort
10% discount for the dates of Oct 11- Oct 14. If guests would like to extend their stay they will receive the same 10% discount for their entire stay.
Guest will also get a 10% discount in our restaurant The Stoned Crab.
Contact Gina Graft at www.ibisbayresort.com
Marriott Beach Hotel
Call 1.866.679.5490 and reference the code, SUP
Reduced Rates for Tuesday October 8, 2013- Wednesday October 16, 2013. They also extend the group rates 3 days pre and post of the event.
OFFICIAL EVENT RESTAURANT
Meals for all Special Olympic Athlete Delegations will be more affordable at Denny's on Duval. They will be offering 20% off for all delegations who eat as a group at Denny's on Duval Street.
Schedule of Events
5-9 pm at Key West High School
2100 Flagler Ave. Key West, Fl. 33040
Check in for all Special Olympic Delegations: 5-6 p.m.
Dance-- 6-7 p.m.
Dinner --7-8 p.m. (free to all Special Olympic Athletes and Coaches)
Special Olympic Coaches Meeting 6:45 p.m. At Higgs Beach-- race site
Oct. 13--Sunday-- race Day at Higgs Beach Atlantic Ave Key West, Fl 33040
8:00 am All Special Olympics delegations and General Public Racers check in at beach
8:30 am Special Olympics Coaches Meeting
8:30 a.m. Volunteers Meeting
9:00 am Special Olympics Opening Ceremonies
9:30 am Races begin in the following order
1. Special Olympic Level 3 division
2. General Public kids race -- Ages 10-18: Half mile course (out and back once) Ages 10 and under: short course in the swim area
3. Special Olympic Level 2 division
4. General Public Adults-1 mile course (out and back twice)
5. Special Olympic Level 1 division
Full Awards Ceremony following completion of all events
Special Olympic athletes will relieve official Special Olympic ribbons!!!!!!
In Key West for the Weekend?
Bill Elkins, Our Head Swim coach and Sup Coach is the founder of Ultimate Racing.
Ultimate Racing is one of our Coordinating Sponsors and is presenting a 5K, Half Marathon and Full Marathon on Sat. Oct. 12, 2013---there will be lots of family fun!
Get out and Paddle while you are here!
Old Town Dental Group
1215 Simonton Street Key West.
http://oldtowndentalkeywest.com
Old Town Dental Group's leading practitioner, Dr. George Linder is our Monroe County Sports and Training Director. He coordinates all the sports programs for our county. We are blessed by George and his wife Pamela!
