ALPS TRAINING
Special Olympics Inc. monitors ALPS initiatives in the field as well as athlete input relating to roles that they would like to play in the program. As new initiatives are reported that show strong athlete interest and promise for standardization, curriculums are developed so that other Special Olympics Programs can replicate those initiatives.
ALPS PROGRAMS ALREADY STANDARDIZED AND AVAILABLE ARE:
Global Messenger Beginner Course:
Provides training and presentation skills for athletes interested in representing Special Olympics and Special Olympics athletes in formal or support settings.
Global Messenger Graduate Course:
Follow-up training to the Beginner course works on refining public speaking skills, focusing speeches to get the desired action by the audience, and preparation for various media and presentation situations one encounters as a public speaker for Special Olympics.
Athlete Leadership Workshop (Governance):
Prepares athletes and other Program leadership to participate in Special Olympics programming and policy dialogue via instruction and practice in forming and articulating opinions, group discussion, and techniques for gathering input. Equally important is the enhancement of awareness and listening skills of volunteers, staff and family members as they interact with athletes as peers during this training.
Athlete Leadership Workshop (Experiential):
Prepares athletes and other Program leadership to explain and encourage ALPS initiatives. Workshop participants experience various ALPS roles and explore the motivation and requirements for each. The resulting corps of athletes, volunteers, and staff are then charged with promoting the ALPS mindset as well as the programs that bring these opportunities to more athletes.
Athlete Congress:
Provides a formal, deliberative process for the representation of athlete input in programming, policy, and/or governance processes of Special Olympics.
Special Olympics Officials Programs for Athletes:
Provides athletes with readiness training for participation in National Governing Body programs that result in certification as an official or other skilled personnel at Special Olympics and other community sports competitions.
Athlete Boardmanship:
To provide guidance for athletes/support persons/Boards of Directors who seek inclusive decision-making through athlete participation on the board.
For more information on specific ALPs initiatives, visit the links below:
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Contact Information
Jamie Lazaroff, Athlete Leadership Program Assistant
(860) 779-0761 or JamieL@soct.org
Laura Gremelsbacker, Director of Public Relations
(203) 230.2101 x240 or LauraG@SOCT.org
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