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Santa Clarita announced that it will serve as a Host Town for Special Olympics Delegations (including athletes and coaches) from El Salvador, Faroe Islands, Malaysia and the Philippines as part of the Special Olympics World Games Host Town program this summer.
Before the World Games begin on July 25, more than 7,000 athletes from 177 countries will be welcomed to communities throughout Southern California. The Delegations will spend July 21-24, in and around Santa Clarita as they become acclimated to the time zone, enjoy the many activities Santa Clarita has to offer and prepare to compete at the World Games.
The Host Town program in Santa Clarita is a collaboration between the City of Santa Clarita, local sponsors and the local Host Town organizing committee of volunteers. Together, they will welcome the Special Olympics athletes and coaches and provide them with food, housing and entertainment.
In the days leading up to the Games, the delegates will stay in the dormitories at The Master’s College, and events are being planned for them through raised sponsorship dollars.
The athletes will dance the night away during a party with local Santa Clarita Special Olympics athletes hosted by Real Life Church; enjoy a picnic at Six Flags Magic Mountain; prep for their individual sports with personal trainers at Afterburn Fitness and The Master’s College; and participate in a parade inside Westfield Valencia Town Center.
To learn more about how to get involved with the Santa Clarita Host Town program, visit LA2015.org.
