GREENVILLE – Special Olympics Track and Field Day returns Friday, May 8 (rain date, Monday, May 11). Special needs athletes from all Darke County schools will again be competing in various track and field events from 9 am to 2 pm at the Jennings Center Track & Field Complex, behind Greenville H.S.
Wintrow Signs served as the awards presenters at last year’s Track and Field event. Shown here are employees (l. to r.) Ella Stebbins, Elisha Hayslett and Joe Wintrow with special olympians following one of the heats in the Boys Softball Throw: Adam Gilbert, Tri-Village, 1st place on the blue square, Andy Puthoff, Bradford, 2nd place on the red square, followed by D. J. Kiser of Greenville on the yellow square and Cohen Simons from Ansonia.
The public is invited to attend the Track and Field Event to cheer on the Special Olympians. Darke Co. Special Olympics provides athletic opportunities for special needs students and adults throughout the year.
Presently, Bowling is going on at McBo’s on Sundays, and Power Lifting practices continue towards the upcoming regional and state competitions in May. For further information, darkecountyspecialolympics@gmail.com or call 937-540-0450.
