“Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt!”
Special Olympics Spring Games will take place on Thursday, May 5 at T.C. Roberson High School. Opening Ceremonies begin at 9:20 a.m. with a Parade of Athletes and the lighting of the Olympic Torch. Track and Field Events begin right after the Parade of Athletes.
Special Olympic athletes come from all over Buncombe County and represent Buncombe County Schools, Asheville City Schools, Group Homes and Independent athletes. Over 500 athletes will compete in Track and Field events including softball throw, relay races, 50 and 100 meter runs, standing long jump and running long jump. For wheelchair bound athletes there are races and developmental events.
The Special Olympics committee encourages everyone to come by and cheer for the athletes. Arrive early and stay for lunch. Concessions are open all day and events will last into the early afternoon. There is no charge for admission.
For more information call Grace Young at 250-4260 or email her at grace.young@buncombecounty
