Youth Olympics

Mission Statement

The purpose of the Wood County Youth Olympics is to demonstrate that competition in sports does not have to result in violence. Through this program, Wood County youth are given the opportunity to compete in a conflict free environment.  In addition, the Youth Olympics strives to demonstrate the importance of individual accountability and personal excellence.

Overview

The Wood County Youth Olympics is an annual event that was created in 1999. It is held every March on the campus of Bowling Green State University.  The event is open to 500 4th and 5th grade students who attend school or reside in Wood County.  Participants from different school districts are paired together in teams to facilitate cooperation and team work. A variety of ten Olympic style individual and team events challenge the participant's mental and physical strengths.  The Youth Olympics are coordinated with the assistance of community volunteers, including elected officials, law enforcement officers, and school personnel.

Volunteers

Volunteers are essential to the overall success of the event. In order to properly run the Youth Olympics, over 150 volunteers are needed throughout the day. Volunteers are responsible for a variety of activities including the running of events, team leaders, timers, registration, and food service. The Youth Olympics is planned and coordinated by a committee comprised of representatives from Wood County ADAMHS Board, Wood County Sheriff's Office, Wood Lane, Bowling Green Police Department, Rossford Police Department, Penta Career Center, Wood County Educational Service Center, the Ohio Attorney General’s Office, and the Wood County Prosecuting Attorney's Office. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer for the Youth Olympics, please contact Christy at (419) 354-9250. We appreciate your support.

Becoming a Sponsor

There are a variety of sponsorship opportunities available to local, state, and national organizations interested in sponsoring this unique event. The Youth Olympic sponsors are broken down into five levels of sponsorship: PLATINUM, GOLD, SILVER, BRONZE, and FRIENDS OF THE YOUTH OLYMPICS.

PLATINUM level sponsorship is reserved for organizations or individuals that contribute over $2,000 to assist with the coordination of the event. Platinum level sponsors are able to display a company banner at the event and given the opportunity to sponsor one of the events.  Their name/logo is boldly printed on all Youth Olympic t-shirts (750 total), their name is printed on the lanyards used to display name tags of all participants and volunteers, and posters.  They are mentioned in the program, all mailings, and the press release to the newspaper. In addition, platinum level sponsors are featured on the sponsorship board and the official Wood County Prosecutor’s website.

GOLD level sponsorship is reserved for organizations or individuals that contribute between $1,500 and $1,999.  Gold level sponsors are given the opportunity to sponsor one of the events.  Their name is printed on all Youth Olympic memorabilia.  They are mentioned in the program and press release to the newspaper. In addition, gold level sponsors are featured on the sponsorship board and the official Wood County Prosecutor’s website.

SILVER level sponsorship is reserved for organizations or individuals that contribute between $1,000 and $1,499.  Silver level sponsors are given the opportunity to sponsor one of the events.   They are mentioned in the program and press release to the newspaper. In addition, silver level sponsors are featured on the sponsorship board and the official Wood County Prosecutor’s website.

BRONZE level sponsorship is reserved for organizations or individuals that contribute between $500 and $999.  Bronze level sponsors are given the opportunity to sponsor one of the events.  They are mentioned in the program and press release to the newspaper. In addition, bronze level sponsors are featured on the sponsorship board and the official Wood County Prosecutor’s website.

FRIENDS OF THE YOUTH OLYMPICS level sponsorship is reserved for organizations or individuals that contribute between $50 and $499.  They are mentioned in the program and press release to the newspaper. In addition, they are featured on the sponsorship board and the official Wood County Prosecutor’s website.

If your organization would like to contribute in another way, please feel free to contact the Wood County Prosecutor's Office at (419) 354-9250. We welcome any support you or your organization would be willing to provide.