Europe Eurasia
Below you'll find resources for Special Olympics Europe-Eurasia (SOEE) region and programs.
Sports
Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Sports Calendar (PDF)
These calendars provides an overview of the international sports events in which Special Olympics Europe Eurasia athletes will compete across the region and beyond.
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Unified® Basketball Coach Guide (PDF)
This document explains how a Unified team works, how it is set up, what special rules exist and how to encourage people to participate in Unified Basketball. -
Unified® Volleyball Coaching Guide - Indoor - 2024 (PDF)
The Unified Volleyball Coaching guide is a key output of the Unified Volleyball Spikes project funded by the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union (EU). -
Sports Director Job Description (PDF)
Technical Delegate (TD) role and job description during multinational Games and Competitions SOEE 2019 - Athletes Selection and Participation in European Competitions “Additional Conditions” (PDF)
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Technical Delegate Role & Job Description (DOCX)
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Bid Form (DOCX)
This bid form must be accompanied by a completed sport-specific bid questionnaire.
Minimum Standards
European Basketball Week (EBW)
European Football Week (EFW)
Games
All Europe Eurasia National Event Guides (ZIP)
Full list of all guides that pertain to Europe Eurasia National events. File includes—Athlete Leadership, Awards, Ceremonies, Coach Meeting, Communications, Competition Venues, Delegation Accommodations, Delegation Services, Family Services, Food Service,Healthy Athletes, Insurance, LETR Final Leg, Medical Services, School Enrichment Program, Sports Operation, Technical Delegates, Volunteer Management, Young Athletes, and Youth Summit.
Youth and Schools
Using Sport to Build Inclusion Between Mainstream and Special Schools for Students with Intellectual Disabilities in Eastern Europe
Special Olympics teams in Europe Eurasia, Poland, Romania and Slovakia along with Professor Roy McConkey of the University of Ulster have published a pioneering academic paper reflecting on the Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools programme. The study demonstrates the social gains that can be obtained by linking special and mainstream schools through sports.
Resources - European Funded Projects
Special Olympics Environmental Sustainability Impact
The Environmental Sustainability Impact project breaks new ground as it focuses on how to make Special Olympics events and operations more environmentally sustainable.
Special Champions League
The Special Champions League is a project that aims to enhance the social inclusion of people with an intellectual disability in society through a European Football project.
Unified by Sport Children’s Book Series
Enjoy this European Union-funded series of stories for children aged three to six years old following the journeys of Special Olympics athletes, Anca, Eros, Marcel and Stephanie, to the Special Olympics World Games Turin 2025.
Stephanie: A Butterfly on Ice
A story for children aged three to six years old following the journey of Special Olympics Great Britain athlete, Stephanie Gott, on her journey to the Special Olympics World Games Turin 2025.
English
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Europe/Eurasia Region
Special Olympics in Europe and Eurasia encompasses a diverse range of cultures, languages and customs. From Iceland to Uzbekistan and from Finland to Malta, Special Olympics athletes and supporters are dedicated to promoting respect, inclusion and human dignity for people with intellectual disabilities. We do this primarily through innovative, expert-led sports, health, youth and schools and athlete leadership programming.