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Special Olympics In Muscatine
Special Olympics provides activities for people with Intellectual Disabilities, so they may make connections with people in their community. Special Olympics is an International program of year-round sports and athletic competitions for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. There are approximately 130 individuals involved in the Muscatine County Special Olympics program. Special Olympics athletes are men, women, boys and girls. They are like other athletes. They train and compete. They learn to win and to lose. They strive to do their best. They inspire us.
Congratulations to all the athletes and coaches participating in the Special Olympic State Summer Games in Ames, May 25th—27th! In total, 50 athletes from Muscatine will compete in Track & Field, Soccer, Swimming, and Bocce.
EVENT DATES
May 25-27: State Summer Games for Track & Field, Soccer Skills, Swimming & Bocce at ISU Campus, Ames
July 15: District Softball Tournament, Cedar Rapids
July 22: Softball Skills Tourney, Kent Stein, Muscatine
August 5: State Softball Tournament, Ankeny
September 6: Unified Golf Tournament, Muscatine Municipal Golf Course
September 29-30: Fall Classic Flag Football, Des Moines
Special Olympics offers training and competition opportunities for every athlete, regardless of gender, age or ability. No matter what the ability level, there is a benefit from Special Olympics. No matter what the interest—there is a sport for you. Prior to participation in the program, a Special Olympic athlete must complete an application and release of information form. Please contact Tracy Rininger for forms or any additional information.