National Games Launceston 2022
Logo Design Competition

October 2020

We are very excited to announce the competition to design the logo for the Special Olympics Australia National Games, to be hosted in Launceston Tasmania in 2022.  Designers are invited to download the logo design competition pack and to submit their designs by no later than 11 November 2020.  We look forward to hearing from you.
 

Annexure A
Design Guidelines

Annexure C
Application Form
 

National Games Launceston 2022
Games Logo Identity Competition Brief
 

Enquiries can be directed to nationalgames@specialolympics.com.au

 

Calling Creative Minds

The Special Olympics Australia National Games presented by NAB will be held in April 2022 in Launceston and will see athletes with an intellectual disability come together to compete across 10 competition and 4 demonstration sports.

Bredette Koen, Games Director for Special Olympics Australia said the National Games is an opportunity for schools, families, friends and communities connected to intellectual disability from around Australia to be welcomed into the world of Special Olympics and share the joy of sports.

“It is in this spirit of connected communities which we are calling for submissions for the creation of our National Games logo and brand from the design community of Tasmania. The winning designer for the brand and logo will be awarded $4,500 and become an integral part of the Special Olympics movement,” Ms. Koen said.

“We’re seeking the creation of a brand which reflects the joy of sport, the enthusiasm of Special Olympics athletes, our celebration of ability whilst representing the uniqueness of Launceston and Tasmania. The local identity of Tasmania is important and a critical part of the design.

We received very creative and inspirational designs for our Junior National Games to be hosted in Launceston in 2021. Local TASTAFE student, Jesse Gordon’s designed the winning Junior National Games logo, incorporating Cataract Gorge into the design.

“The Games is expected to attract 1,000 participants from across Australia to participate in activities and sports which meet their individual skill and ability levels, while allowing them to play together in a fun and inclusive environment. We’re excited to see the creative flair of Tasmania in our Games brand,” Ms. Koen said.

 

About Special Olympics Australia

Combining the transformative power of sport and a holistic approach to athlete well-being enables Special Olympics Australia to support a better life for people with intellectual disability.

Special Olympics Australia strives to ensure that everyone living with intellectual disability can participate in sport. Our dedicated network of volunteers creates inclusive sports training, coaching and competition opportunities that allow people with intellectual disability to reach their personal best – in sport and in life.

We provide:

  • Weekly grassroots sporting, recreational, social, and health activities in communities around Australia.
  • An environment where people with intellectual disability can develop physical fitness, build self-esteem, demonstrate courage, and make friends.
  • Competition pathways ranging from weekly club events, to regional, state, and national games, culminating in the Special Olympics World Games.

Special Olympics Australia is part of a global inclusion movement using sport, health, education and leadership programs every day around the world to end discrimination against and empower people with intellectual disabilities. Our volunteers create accessible sports training, coaching and competition opportunities which are offered week-in and week-out in local communities throughout Australia.

www.specialolympics.com.au