Special Olympics hosts Softball Tournament:SJYBA and Knights Jim Lawless and Todd Gilroy, Athlete and Knight Ken Kinsey, Athletes Lawrence Geer and Del Rose, and volunteer Amy Ringle.
Special Olympics Area 28 hosted a Softball Tournament in St Johns on Saturday, July 26th. Ten softball teams and several skills athletes from around the state participated. Area 28 softball teams, the Hawks and the Eagles, both captured gold medals. The competition was fierce, the weather was great, and everyone had a wonderful day.
Thanks to the St Johns Youth Baseball Association and the Knights of Colombus Council #3281 for sponsoring the softball tournament. Special Olympians greatly appreciate the support of their sponsors and volunteers who made this year’s tournament a success.
Special Olympics is a year-round sports training and athletic competition program for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. All Special Olympics programs and activities are provided at no cost to the athletes and their families. There is no state or federal funding. Area 28 is run strictly by volunteers and relies upon the generosity of contributions.
For more information contact Special Olympics Area 28 at 517.669.7704 or via email at somia28@frontier.com.