SO Swimming Invitational on Friday
Over 130 special athletes are registered to compete in the annual Special Olympics Swimming Invitational, Sponsored by Dallas-Morris, which will be held at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford Sport and Fitness Center on Friday, Mar. 5, starting at 10:00 a.m.
Special Olympians from McKean, Warren, Elk and Cameron counties have been in training for several months in preparation for the competition, according to meet director Carol Ryan. They will be competing for medals in individual and team events.
“The swimming invitational is one of the biggest Special Olympics events of the year and it just keeps getting bigger and bigger,” said Ryan. “We’re excited and expect the level of competition to be the best ever.”
Up to seven swimmers will qualify to compete at the Pennsylvania Special Olympics Summer Games at Penn State, June 10-12.
This year’s invitational is dedicated to long time supporter JoAnn Walter, who passed away in June. Walter was a dedicated volunteer who was a fixture at all Special Olympics events and was well known for her enthusiasm, humor and advocacy on behalf of individuals with disabilities.
McKean County Special Olympics is a year-round program of sports training and competition for over 360 mentally and physically challenged athletes. In addition to swimming, programs are offered in softball, track and field, golf, basketball, skiing and bowling.
Special Olympians from McKean, Warren, Elk and Cameron counties have been in training for several months in preparation for the competition, according to meet director Carol Ryan. They will be competing for medals in individual and team events.
“The swimming invitational is one of the biggest Special Olympics events of the year and it just keeps getting bigger and bigger,” said Ryan. “We’re excited and expect the level of competition to be the best ever.”
Up to seven swimmers will qualify to compete at the Pennsylvania Special Olympics Summer Games at Penn State, June 10-12.
This year’s invitational is dedicated to long time supporter JoAnn Walter, who passed away in June. Walter was a dedicated volunteer who was a fixture at all Special Olympics events and was well known for her enthusiasm, humor and advocacy on behalf of individuals with disabilities.
McKean County Special Olympics is a year-round program of sports training and competition for over 360 mentally and physically challenged athletes. In addition to swimming, programs are offered in softball, track and field, golf, basketball, skiing and bowling.
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