2009 WORLD WINTER GAMES ANNOUNCEMENT SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY

BOISE, ID May 15, 2006 – Join the athletes of Special Olympics Idaho as the Site Selection Committee announces its decision on where to hold the 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games. The announcement will be made at Noon, Tuesday May 16, 2006 at the Caven Williams Indoor Complex on the campus of Boise State University. Games are scheduled for January/February 2009.

When: Tuesday May 16th, 2006 12pm Noon
Where: BSU Caven Williams Indoor Complex (New Football Practice Facility next to Bronco Stadium)
Why: 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games Announcement

If Idaho is selected, games would be held at BSU, Tamarack, Qwest Arena, Bogus Basin, and the Idaho Ice World. It’s estimated the games could bring in as much as 50 million dollars to the community.

The Idaho bid is lead by Jim and Pirie Grossman and a team of business leaders from around the community. The honorary board of directors includes celebrities such as Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Maria Shriver, USOC Chairman Peter Ueberroth, and Picabo Street.

About Special Olympics Idaho
Special Olympics Idaho is a non-profit organization that supplies year-round sports training and competition to 1,900 Idaho children and adults with intellectual disabilities. For more information about Special Olympics Idaho go to: www.idso.org