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"Let me win, but if I can not win, let me be brave in the attempt."

About Porter County

Porter County received the fourth in a row highest accreditation score for gold level status. More than 700 athletes and Partners train and compete year-round in sports such as aquatics, athletics, basketball, bocce, bowling, flag football, golf, gymnastics, horseshoes, skiing, snowshoeing, softball and volleyball. Unified Sports® opportunities are available for people with and without mental disabilities to compete together on the same team.

Delegation Numbers 

  Males Females Totals
Athletes 549 281 830
Partners 275 102 377
Coaches 35 54 89
Grand Totals 1,296

 

Porter County Special Olympics depends on fundraisers and common donations to serve our athletes.  All positions are voluntary.  Donations are greatly appreciated and accepted.  If you are interested in donating please send donations to Kathy Petrovich at 980 Portage Ave. Porter, IN  46304.

 

 

 

 

County Officers

Position Name Registered Volunteered
County Coordinator Lorrie Woycik Yes
Assistant County Coordinator Jim MacKenzie Yes
Secretary   Yes
Treasurer Kathy Petrovich Yes
Coach / Athlete Training Coordinator Lorrie Woycik / Ella Karris Yes
Volunteer Coordinator Margret Metzger Yes
Outreach Coordinator Lorrie Woycik Yes
Families Coordinator Ella Karris Yes
ALP's Liaison Margret Metzger Yes
Sports Photographer   Yes
Fund Raising Coordinator Margret Metzger Yes
Team Sports Director Jim MacKenzie Yes
Athlete Representatives Mike Byerly Yes
Jennifer Seeburger Yes