New Brand Partnership
ANYTIME FITNESS | SPECIAL OLYMPICS
Partnership Background
Anytime Fitness is pleased to announce a global partnership with Special Olympics. Anytime Fitness will encourage the owners and staff members at nearly 5,000 gyms to voluntarily support Special Olympic athletes worldwide.
Anytime Fitness and Special Olympics share a common belief that exercise can be beneficial, in all sorts of ways, to virtually anyone. Regardless of fitness level, ability or location, Anytime Fitness and Special Olympics are inclusive organizations that open their doors to others, meeting people wherever they are along their fitness journey, helping them get to a healthier place – Anytime, Anywhere, Anyone.
Training
We will be inviting Special Olympics athletes to train in Anytime Fitness gyms. We will encourage individuals with and without intellectual disabilities to participate together in "Unified" group training sessions at Anytime Fitness Gyms.
Sponsoring
We will sponsor and coach our local teams. We will host hydration, flexing, and stretching stations at Special Olympics events.
Fundraising
We will organize fundraisers inside the club and in the community for Special Olympics athletes and teams.
Biggest Fans
We want to be our local team's biggest fans by coordinating cheer squads for local athletes and teams.
How to Get Involved
Contact Your Local Gym Staff
Your local gym may be supporting Special Olympics athletes in a variety of ways. To learn how you can get involved talk to a gym manager.
Propose an Activation
Do you have an idea regarding how to support local Special Olympics athletes? Your club staff would love to hear your ideas. Reach out to a staff member.
Contact Your Local Chapter
To contact a chapter, search www.SpecialOlympics.org to learn how you and other members at your gym can get involved as well.
Sponsor/Coach a Team/Athlete
Would you like to coach or help coach a Special Olympics team or athletes? Would your company like to get involved? Contact your local club manager.