The 37th annual Special Athletics Track Meet will be this week!
More than 530 local athletes with physical and developmental challenges are expected to participate in-person. The Halton District School Board says this is a significant increase from the original 12 athletes who participated when the event began in 1987. Coaches, school staff and home school peers, friends, family members and volunteers provide support and encouragement for the athletes.
It includes 100 metre races, basketball, T-ball, soccer, bowling, obstacle courses, bean bag toss and additional sensory stations.
This event provides athletes with special needs with an opportunity to demonstrate their skills and celebrate their successes with fellow students, friends and family. The Optimist Clubs of Halton Hills, Milton, Oakville and Burlington will be donating and serving hot dogs, hamburgers and cold drinks at the meet. Students from Emily Carr Public School will be volunteers.
The Special Athletics Track Meet on Friday, June 14th at Garth Webb Secondary School, located at 2820 Westoak Trails Boulevard in Oakville. It will take place from 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Opening ceremonies begin at 10:00 a.m.
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