Be a Fan of Inspiration ...

"When I first started playing two years ago, I wasn't that good," Bowers said. "I am better at the game now because I practice all the time."

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Be a Fan of Inclusion ...

Sanders found a new meaning to life when he joined Special Olympics. He said that being a part of this is keeping him off the streets and it's something to look forward to because he made new friends.

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Be a Fan of Sport ...

Martinez, who is from Sullivan County and is coached by Melissa Ebeling, believes that the Special Olympics has helped him stay motivated as well keeping positive.

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National Governing Bodies

. Athletics USA Track & Field www.usatf.org
. Aquatics USA Swimming www.usswim.org
. Basketball National Federation of State High School Associations http://www.nfshsa.org/rules-basketball.htm
. Bocce World Bocce Association www.worldbocce.org
. Bowling USA Bowling www.bowl.com
. Cycling USA Cycling www.usacycling.org
. Equestrian United States Equestrian Team www.uset.org
. Figure Skating United States Figure Skating Association www.usfsa.org
. Golf United States Golf Association www.usga.org
. Gymnastics USA Gymnastics www.usa-gymnastics.org
. Powerlifting USA Powerlifting www.adfpa.com
. Roller Skating USA Roller Skating www.rollersports.org
. Speed Skating USA Speedskating www.usspeedskating.org
. Skiing (Alpine) United States Ski Team www.ussa.org
. Soccer USA Soccer www.ussoccer.com
. Softball Amateur Softball Association www.softball.org
. Volleyball USA Volleyball www.usavolleyball.o