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    The document provides a sample script for the opening ceremony of a Special Olympics spring games event. The script outlines the order of events which includes welcoming remarks, introductions of honored guests and sponsor organizations, a parade of athlete delegations, performances of national anthems, oaths taken by officials, coaches and athletes, the lighting of the cauldron and official declaration to open the games. The script is intended to engage and entertain the audience while following Special Olympics traditions and protocols to mark the start of the athletic competitions.

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    Sample Spring Games Opening Ceremony Script

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    The document provides a sample script for the opening ceremony of a Special Olympics spring games event. The script outlines the order of events which includes welcoming remarks, introductions of honored guests and sponsor organizations, a parade of athlete delegations, performances of national anthems, oaths taken by officials, coaches and athletes, the lighting of the cauldron and official declaration to open the games. The script is intended to engage and entertain the audience while following Special Olympics traditions and protocols to mark the start of the athletic competitions.

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    SPECIAL OLYMPICS SPRING GAMES

    Sample Opening Ceremony Script

    11: 50 A.M.

    ANNOUNCER: ______________

    HI, EVERYONE! WE’LL BEGIN THE PROGRAM IN TEN MINUTES. PLEASE FIND YOUR

    SEATS.

    12 P.M.

    ANNOUNCER-__________

    HOW’S EVERYONE DOING TODAY? LET’S TRY THAT ONE MORE TIME, A LITTLE

    LOUDER THIS TIME. HOW’S EVERYONE DOING TODAY?! KEEP THAT ENERGY UP!

    WELCOME TO ____(LOCATION)_________ FOR THE __(YEAR)___ SPECIAL OLYMPICS

    _(LOCAL PROGRAM)________ SPRING GAMES

    FIRST OFF, WE WANT TO THANK ALL THE SPONSORS RESPONSIBLE FOR HELPING

    MAKE THESE GAMES HAPPEN! WITHOUT YOUR SUPPORT, THIS WOULD NOT BE

    POSSIBLE. THANK YOU TO: (SPONSOR LIST)

    (IF YOU HAVE ANY HONORED GUESTS, INCLUDE THIS PART)

    AND NOW, WE HAVE A FEW HONORED GUESTS HERE WITH US! PLEASE GIVE A ROUND

    OF APPLAUSE FOR (HONORED GUESTS’ NAME AND ROLE)

    I AM LOOKING AT (CHOOSE: NEARLY OR MORE THAN # OFATHLETES) ATHLETES

    FROM COUNTY/LOCAL PROGRAM WHO ARE HERE TO COMPETE AT THE (YEAR)

    SPRING GAMES! YOU’VE COME SO FAR ALREADY!

    1
    LET’S MEET THE DELEGATIONS/SCHOOLS:
    THIS IS WHERE YOU WILL HOLD A PARADE OF ATHLETES. THE EMCEE/ANNOUNCER
    WILL PROVIDE COLOR COMMENTARY AS THEY ANNOUNCE THE DELEGATIONS OR
    SCHOOLS PARTICIPATING. THERE ARE SAMPLE COMMENTATIES BELOW.

    - LET’S HEAR A BIG WELCOME FOR ATHLETES AND COACHES FROM SCHOOL OR

    DELEGATION NAME! (# OF ATHLETES) ATHLETES ARE BRINGING THEIR TALENTS

    HERE TO COMPETE FOR THE GOLD!

    - LET’S WELCOME SCHOOL OR DELEGATION NAME! THEY’VE BEEN TRAINING HARD

    AND ARE READY TO COMPETE!

    - HELLO THERE, SCHOOL OR DELEGATION NAME! I HOPE YOU ALL ARE FEELING

    EXCITED. WE’RE READY TO SEE WHAT YOU CAN DO OUT THERE. GO GET ‘EM!

    - A HUGE WELCOME TO ATHLETES FROM SCHOOL OR DELEGATION NAME! WE CAN’T

    WAIT TO SEE YOUR AMAZING SKILLS TODAY! GOOD LUCK!

    WE WANT TO WISH ALL THE ATHLETES THE BEST OF LUCK!

    LET’S HEAR IT FOR ALL THE ATHLETES HERE TODAY!

    ANNOUNCER

    NOW, WILL EVERYONE PLEASE JOIN SPECIAL OLYMPICS (COUNTY/LOCAL PROGRAM)

    BY STANDING IN HONOR OF OUR NATION AND THOSE WHO SERVE IT. (NAME OF

    SINGER) WILL SING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM. (IF RELEVANT) THANKS TO (NAME OF

    GROUP) FOR PRESENTING THE COLORS TODAY.

    (SINGING OF NATIONAL ANTHEM)

    2
    ANNOUNCER
    IF YOUR PROGRAM WANTS TO INCLUDE AN INVOCATION OR WORDS OF WISDOM

    SECTION, THIS IS WHERE YOU CAN DO SO. OTHERWISE, OMIT THIS SECTION.

    AND NOW (NAME OF SPEAKER) WILL DELIVER TODAY’S INVOCATION.

    (DELIVERY OF INVOCATION)

    ANNOUNCER

    OFFICIALS, JUDGES AND REFEREES PLAY A BIG PART IN ANY COMPETITION. IN

    FACT, WE COULDN'T HAVE FAIR GAMES IF IT WEREN'T FOR THE OFFICIALS. AT THIS

    TIME, (NAME OF OFFICIAL) WILL RECITE THE OFFICIAL'S OATH.

    OFFICIAL- ______________________

    In the name of all judges and officials, I promise that we shall officiate in

    the (YEAR) SPECIAL OLYMPICS (LOCAL PROGRAM NAME) SPRING

    GAMES with complete impartiality, respecting and abiding by the rules

    which govern them, in the spirit of sportsmanship.

    ANNOUNCER

    UNDER THEIR LEADERSHIP AND GUIDANCE, COACHES HELP PREPARE ATHLETES

    BOTH PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY FOR COMPETITION. AT THIS TIME, (NAME OF

    COACH) WILL RECITE THE COACHES OATH.

    COACH –___________________________

    3
    "In the name of all coaches and in the spirit of sportsmanship, I promise

    that we will act professionally, respect others, and ensure a positive

    experience for all.  I promise to provide quality sports and training

    opportunities in a safe environment for all athletes.”

    ANNOUNCER
    AND NOW PLEASE WELCOME SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETE (NAME OF ATHLETE)

    FROM (SCHOOL/DELEGATION NAME), WHO WILL LEAD THE ATHLETE’S OATH.

    ATHLETES, PLEASE STAND AND REPEAT AFTER (NAME OF ATHLETE).

    ATHLETE – ___________________

    "LET ME WIN. (Athletes repeat)

    BUT, IF I CAN NOT WIN, (Athletes repeat)

    LET ME BE BRAVE IN THE ATTEMPT." (Athletes repeat)

    ANNOUNCER

    AND NOW THE MOMENT WE’VE BEEN WAITING FOR!!! EVERYONE PLEASE STAND AS

    WE WELCOME THE FLAME OF HOPE!!!

    LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES FROM ACROSS THE STATE PARTICIPATE ANNUALLY

    IN THE LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS. THIS YEAR, THE

    TORCH RUN GENERATED OVER $1.3 MILLION DOLLARS FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS

    NORTH CAROLINA!

    4
    THE LIGHTING OF THE CAULDRON SIGNIFIES THE OPENING OF THE (YEAR) SPECIAL

    OLYMPICS (LOCAL PROGRAM) SPRING GAMES! ENTERING WITH THE TORCH IS

    (RANK AND NAME OF OFFICER) OF THE (LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY).

    (RANK AND OFFICER) IS CARRYING THE FLAME ALONG WITH SPECIAL OLYMPICS

    ATHLETE (NAME OF ATHLETE) FROM (SCHOOL/DELEGATION NAME).

    ANNOUNCER –

    NOW PLEASE WELCOME (NAME OF INDIVIDUAL OPENING GAMES) WHO WILL

    OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCE THE OPENING OF THESE GAMES!

    OPEN THE TOURNAMENT – (NAME OF INDIVIDUAL OPENING

    GAMES)

    IT GIVES ME GREAT PLEASURE TO DECLARE THE (YEAR) SPECIAL OLYMPICS (LOCAL

    PROGRAM NAME) SPRING GAMES OPEN!

    ANNOUNCER

    THANK YOU!

    GOOD LUCK ATHLETES! HAVE FUN!

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