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!
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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)
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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 –___________________________
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"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!
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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!