Special Olympics Southern California athletes, coaches, volunteer, supporters, and more, had plenty to say Saturday as the 2019 Fall Games got underway in Fountain Valley. “I’m with my bestie and we do this together as a team.” –Shelby Van Zant, 29, volleyball player for Inland Empire Mojave River Rogue “We have been an eight-year national […]
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More than 800 athletes brought their competitive drive to the first day of the 2019 Special Olympics Southern California Fall Games on Saturday in Fountain Valley. The golf competition was hosted at the David L. Baker Golf Course while soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball took place at the nearby Fountain Valley Recreation Center and Sports
Special Olympics Southern California presented five coaches with Coach of the Season awards in their respective sports Saturday during the Opening Ceremonies of the 2019 Fall Games at the Fountain Valley Sports Park and Recreation Center. Softball: James Saunders, Los Angeles & San Gabriel Valley James Saunders has coached in almost all sports within the
More than 180 athletes took part in soccer, softball, tennis and skills competitions at the 2019 North Divisional Fall Games last Saturday in Santa Maria. For athletes like Maria Sandoval of Santa Maria, the competitions represent more than just a game. The 56-year-old is often smiling, laughing and even encouraging those she competes against. On
In less than a month, athletes through Southern California will convene in Fountain Valley for the annual Special Olympics Southern California Fall Games championship event. Until then, the athletes have been honing their skills in regional competitions. Four events took place this past weekend and www.sosctest.com/ was in attendance at competitions in Perris and South
Hundreds of Special Olympics Southern California athletes took in back-to-back days of competition and fun this past weekend. Six separate competitions were hosted throughout Southern California last Saturday, including soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball games at the Orange County Regional Fall Games at the Santa Ana Public Schools Sports Complex. The following day, many made
Special Olympics athletes across Southern California are preparing to close out the 2019 competition calendar. The fall season consists of five sports: golf, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball. Among the competitions on the event calendar, the North (Oct. 26) and Central (Oct. 19) divisions will host respective Divisional Fall Games competitions. The season will culminate
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By Chris Jones The fall sports season for Special Olympics Southern California is quickly approaching. As the Bowling Championship concluded in epic fashion, we expect more exhilarating and inclusion-oriented play from SOSC athletes. Fall season will consist of five sports: golf, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball. With over thousands of athletes throughout Southern California looking
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As the 215 Special Olympics USA athletes enjoy Thursday\’s Closing Ceremony at the 2019 Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi and prepare to return home, let\’s take a look back at how the six Special Olympics Southern California athletes performed. As a delegation, Special Olympics USA amassed 71 gold, 60 silver and 72 bronze
Our Special Olympics Southern California athletes have brought some new medals with them into this second week of the 2019 Special Olympics World Games. Two gold medals in the pool from Jonathan Pierce, as well as a bronze from Mark Hanson and Krystal Johnson on the tennis court, to be specific. Read more about it
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