Special Olympics track and field meet is May 23

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The Special Olympics Track and Field 2012 event is set for May 23, at  St.James High School.

This Track and Field Event is planned for developmentally challenged students enrolled in elementary and secondary schools within the Wellington Catholic District School Board and the Upper Grand District School Board.

These students set goals, develop skills and improve their overall fitness through training for and participating in this event.

They work with peer coaches who help them to prepare to compete, as well as provide them with social contacts within their home schools.

The focus on friendly competition and companionship makes this day a truly special sporting event.

The Special Olympic Track and Field day will run on May 23, from 10am to 2pm, at St. James High School, 57 Victoria Road N. A rain date has been set for May 25.

For more information, contact Nadia Tonin 519-823-2455  or  ntonin@wellingtoncdsb.ca.

May 4, 2012