The Special Olympics in öÏÓãÊÓƵapp will ‘Make Today Awesome’
The event will be at St. James sports fields on May 14
Special Olympians will be welcomed to the field by partners the Upper Grand District School Board, the Wellington Catholic District School Board, Special Olympics Ontario, Community Living öÏÓãÊÓƵapp Wellington, the öÏÓãÊÓƵapp Police Service and the City of öÏÓãÊÓƵapp.
Come cheer on local athletes at this year’s Special Olympics Track and Field Day. The event will take place on Wednesday, May 14 at the St. James Catholic High School sports fields.
The opening ceremony will kick off at 10 a.m. at , and organizers said in a press release that everyone is welcome. The event has students of all ages and is put on in partnership with the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB), the Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB), Special Olympics Ontario, Community Living öÏÓãÊÓƵapp Wellington, the öÏÓãÊÓƵapp Police Service and the City of öÏÓãÊÓƵapp.
This Special Olympian loves competing in the basketball throw in 2024.
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They said there will be more than 1,300 athletes, peer coaches, staff and volunteers there. In fact, it takes more than 100 volunteers to make the day possible.
“For over 20 years, we’ve celebrated the incredible spirit of the Special Olympians — athletes who show us what it means to work hard, lift each other up, and have fun every step of the way,†said Nicole Wilson, WCDSB special education resource teacher and event committee member. “With every event, we live this year’s motto: Make Today Awesome!â€
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Participants will compete in 100M, 200M, standing long jump, running long jump, soft ball throw and adaptive events such as basketball shooting, pop bottle bowling, they shoot/they score, T-ball hitting and an obstacle course.
A Special Olympian makes a basket in the adapted basketball throw event in 2024.
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“We are so excited to have the opportunity to celebrate our athletes,†said April King, UGDSB’s principal of special education 12-k and accessibility. “We are grateful for the volunteers, staff, families and community members who have offered support and look forward to a joy-filled day.â€
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For more information about Special Olympics Ontario, visit .
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