Danny Zirklel Spirit Award

2012 Special Olympics Pennsylvania Crawford County
Danny Zirkle Sprit Award
Nomination Form
Nominee Information
Name: School, Agency, Organization:
Address:
Phone:
Submitted by
Name: School, Agency, Organization:
Address:
Phone:
How do you know the athlete?
1. Award is based on one year participation.
2. Only one nominee per school, agency, organization or family in a year. The previous year’s winner is not eligible.
3. Type in black ink.
4. All nomination should be completed and submitted by a participating school, agency, organization or family.
5. Limit responses to 100 words or less.
6. No video’s will be accepted
7. All nomination should be e-mailed by Wednesday April 25, 2012 to Donna Johnson dkjohnson222@windstream.net
8. Any questions can be directed to Carol Caler cgcaler@zoominternet.net
Who was Danny Zirkle? Danny was one of the very first participants in Special Olympics which began in Crawford County in 1974. During that time, Danny earned more than 100 medals and ribbons in athletics and aquatics. He participated in many local, sectional and State Competitions and looked forward to traveling throughout the state competing. In 2008 while in Philadelphia, he was awarded a special trophy for his sportsmanship, which led to his induction into the Special Olympic Hall of Fame.
Danny had an outgoing personality and made friends very easily. An unselfish person, he would go to great lengths to help anyone. He gave encouragement and helpful hints to all athletes during trainings and competitions. Danny exemplified the ‘spirit’ of Special Olympics. He truly cared about his fellow athletes and winning was second to participation.

Danny Zirkle Spirit Award
This award is presented to a Crawford County Special Olympic Athlete who over the past year demonstrated a willingness to assist his/her fellow athletes in the following areas: standing broad jump, 50 or 100 meter walk or run; softball throw; turbo jav; or wheelchair events. Assistance could mean any or all of the following: giving encouragement, be a partner when participating in any athletic events; and show pride and enthusiasm for participating in the Track and Field meet.
1. A. How has the nominee shown a willingness to participate in the Track and Field Meet? Give a specific example.
B. What events does he/she participate in?
2. How has the nominee shown a willingness to assist fellow athletes during last years Track and Field Meet? Give a specific example.

3. How has the nominee’s actions demonstrated the Special Olympic oath? Give a Specific example. Olympic Oath is “Let me win. But if I can not win, let me be brave in the attempt.”

Neil Sneeringer Ralley

The 2012 Neil Sneeringer Memorial rally is being planed now for July 27-29, 2012 This is the information on the 2011 rally. Watch for any new details for 2012
The last weekend in July was a great time for the athletes and participants in the Neil Sneeringer ralley. The event committee donated $2900. to Crawford County Special Olympics. (Photo above) The athletes and management team appreciate the support of the event. Sponsors from Crawford and Venango County were very generous to provide the brochures, flyers, food,and prizes for the event. Thank you to all sponsors, volunteers and participants!

Bowling at Plaza Lanes 2011

First day of Bowling, Everyone seemed to be happy no matter what the ball did!

Summer/Fall newsletter online

Watch for your newsletter it was mailed August 16. AND it is posted on this website.
We are still going to have another evening Volleyball practice when the school's schedule is finished so we can have a time.

Track and Field Day May 11, 2011

We had a wonderful day for our 2011 Track and Field day.
Thanks to the sponsors and volunteers who supported us.
THANK YOU to our sponsors and groups/individuals who volunteered to make Track and Field day a success.

Asper Tool—Jim Kull Cambridge Middle and HS Girl Talk Conneaut Lake HS Students/Key Club Cochranton Girls Softball
Luminous Water Conditioning Grotto Imperial Carbide Inc.—KC Gunn Linesville High School – Student Council McDonald’s Hamburgers Maplewood HS-Student Council MASH Key Club Meadville Ambulance
Meadville Area Federal Credit Union Meadville Auxiliary Police Nutrition Inc. Saegertown HS Nat Honor Society Sertoma Club Kriner Insurance Group -Trevor Kriner Starn Tool—Tim Mullen & Staff The Arc of Crawford County Thurston House and Staff UCIP

We enjoyed the banner contest! Everyone made beautiful banners with the theme "We Are all Winners when we Work Together"

JaDe Concert April 9, 2011

The Allegheny College Jazz Dance Ensemble is having it's spring concert to benefit Special Olympics of Crawford County. Saturday, April 9, 2011 8pm in Shaffer Auditorium in the Campus Center building on Highland Avenue. (Across from the Wise Center)
There are usually 10-15 acts performed by individuals or groups from the College and the community. It is a fun entertaining event. They have gift baskets from businesses and individuals to auction off. Come support Special Olympics and be entertained!

Schedule of Spring Practices 2011

Track and Field practice is Wednesdays 5:00 – 6:30pm at The Arc community room


Basketball for the 5 on 5 team is Mondays and Wednesdays - Second District School 4:30 and Thursdays 6-7:30 - First District School

Basketball for the 3 on 3 teams and individual skills is Tuesdays - 1st Presbyterian Church 6-7:30pm


Swimming is 5:45-7:15 at the MARC.