Welcome to Snow Gear
Index Article
For a permanent link to this article, or to bookmark it for further reading, click here.
Special Olympics Winter Games
from: Since 1968 the Special Olympics Winter Games have been taking place at selected locations around the world. They take place every two years which is different from the traditional Winter Olympic Games which only take place every four years. While there are less people in the Special Olympics Winter Games than the regular Olympics, the amount of effort and training the participants put into it is the same.All participants in the Special Olympic Winter Games must be at least 8 years of age. There is no limit for hold old a person is before they can no longer be a part of the Special Olympic Winter Games. This program is designed to help these individuals stay healthy by getting plenty of exercise and to help them develop positive self esteem.
Each participant in the Special Olympic Winter Games is taught the essentials of their particular sport. They have to abide by the Code of Conduct which mandates that they are respectful of themselves and others. They have to use effective communication skills that dont include talking down to others or abusive language. They have to agree to be dedicated to the training program and to work to the very best of their abilities.
As the number of participants in the Special Olympics grows more people are needed to assist them. It is very common for older people who has previously participated in the Special Olympic Winter Games to move into helping to train others. This allows them to continue being a vital part of this organization.
They also have to provide written verification from professionals verifying that they do have the symptoms of an intellectual disability, delays with their cognitive abilities, or a developmental disability. As a result of one or more of these issues the person must experience challenges due to difficulties with their development, ability to learn, or their ability to adapt to the situation.
The division that a participant will be in is determined by an overall score based on a serious of factors. Their individual abilities are taken into consideration, their age, and their gender. Various types of disabilities will affect their overall score so that they are placed in the right division to offer them a challenge but to also take their personal needs into consideration.
The various sporting events available for the Special Olympic Winter Games include Alpine skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, figure skating, and ice hockey. The rules used in the games are different than those for the traditional Winter Olympic Games. The rules of the Special Olympics version are determined by the sponsors, coaches, and families of those with the disabilities. They are then approved or denied by the International Sports Federations and National Governing Bodies.
Each year in January the current rules are reviewed and any submissions for changes are reviewed. This process ensures the rules in place are offering a safe and fun environment for those participating in the Special Olympics Winter Games to enjoy.
The 2007 Special Olympics Winter Games have just concluded in Shanghi, China. Winter Games and the number of people for 2009 is anticipated to be even higher. Boise, Idaho in the United States has been selected to host the 2009 games. The Special Olympics continues to work with the help of volunteers to offer training to more than 2 million people with disabilities in more than 165 countries.
PPPPP
Word Count 570
Index News
US Stocks End Mixed After GDP Misses Expectations - Wall Street Journal
 USA TODAY | US Stocks End Mixed After GDP Misses Expectations Wall Street Journal The Standard & Poor's 500 fell 2.1 points, or 0.2%, to 1316.33, while the Nasdaq Composite Index rose 11.27 points, or 0.4%, to 2816.55. The Dow and the S&P, which spent nearly all day in the red, mounted late-day rallies that pared losses for blue ... US stock index futures signal steady open How the Dow Jones industrial average and other major stock indexes fared on Friday Todays Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA Index, S&P 500 Index, Nasdaq Index ... |
Index Outlook: Climbing a wall of worry - Hindu Business Line
 Hindu Business Line | Index Outlook: Climbing a wall of worry Hindu Business Line The broader market is also making merry with BSE Small Cap index gaining 19 per cent and Mid Cap index by 16 per cent. There was a lot going for the market last week. The Central Bank's move to ease liquidity through CRR cut and the signal that ... Wkly Tech Analysis: Markets likely to turn choppy Sensex rises for fourth straight wk; up 495 pts Sensex erases some early gains; broader mkts outperform |
U.S. Consumer Confidence Rises to 75.0 From 69.9 in January Michigan Index - Bloomberg
 Bloomberg | U.S. Consumer Confidence Rises to 75.0 From 69.9 in January Michigan Index Bloomberg The Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan final index of consumer sentiment climbed to 75 from 69.9 at the end of December. The median estimate in a Bloomberg News survey called for 74, which matched the preliminary reading. Consumer Confidence Increased In January |
S&P 500 Rises for Fourth Week as Fed's Pledge Offsets GDP Report - BusinessWeek
 Zee News | S&P 500 Rises for Fourth Week as Fed's Pledge Offsets GDP Report BusinessWeek 28 (Bloomberg) -- The Standard & Poor's 500 Index rose for a fourth week, the longest streak since October, as the Federal Reserve's plans to keep interest rates low through at least late 2014 offset slower-than-forecast economic growth. Stocks Drop as GDP Trails Estimates While Treasuries, Euro Gain Why Tech Stocks Look Better—Even for the Risk Averse Stocks Close Mixed Following Lackluster Trading Day - U.S. Commentary |
Index of U.S. Leading Economic Indicators Rises for Third Month - Bloomberg
 Bloomberg | Index of U.S. Leading Economic Indicators Rises for Third Month Bloomberg Play Video Play Video Play Video The index of US leading indicators rose in December for a third month, indicating the world's largest economy will keep growing in early 2012. The Conference Board's gauge of the outlook for the next three to six months ... The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for the Euro Area Increases ... Revamped Leading Index Posts Gain Gauge of future economic activity posts 0.4 percent gain in December |
Solar Outlook Boosts NY Index to 4-Month High: China Overnight - BusinessWeek
 EcoSeed | Solar Outlook Boosts NY Index to 4-Month High: China Overnight BusinessWeek The Bloomberg China-US 55 Index of the most-traded Chinese equities in the US gained 1.4 percent to 103.99 at 3:08 pm in New York, poised for the highest close since Sept. 15. Trina Solar Ltd. led gainers, adding the most since Jan. Cirrus, Emulex, Infinity, Newell, Solutia: U.S. Equity Movers |