March 15, 2017
ST. THOMAS, USVI – The Virgin Islands Department of Education, Division of Special Education, is seeking children and adults with intellectual disabilities to participate in the
USVI Special Olympics Area Games on March 25 on St. Croix and May 6 on St. Thomas. Volunteers are also needed to aid organizers at the events. Maureen Moorehead, St. Croix Special Education district coordinator, said, “Mrs. Bryan-Heyliger and I would like to thank those special educators, family and friends of the athletes, and all the volunteers who give so freely of their time to support the Special Olympians as they discover new strengths and abilities, skills and success. We look forward to seeing you on March twenty fifth at the St. Croix Renaissance Park.”
St. Croix – March 25, 2017
St. Croix Renaissance Park (across from Diageo)
Registration: 8:00 a.m.
Opening Ceremonies: 9:00 a.m.
St. Thomas – May 6, 2017
Charlotte Amalie High School Field
Registration: 8:00 a.m.
Opening Ceremonies: 9:00 a.m.
Special athletes may participate in up to three sports, including track and field, basketball, bocce, football (soccer), and tennis.
Janice Lee, Special Olympics retired national director, said, “The athletes would be thrilled to have their parents, teachers, other service providers and volunteers at the event cheering as they
compete, collect awards, get and give hugs, smiles, and love.”
“To make this annual event a success for our special athletes, we need the support of our entire community,” said Kishma Creque, St. Thomas Special Olympics assistant games coordinator.
“Together we can make this year’s event enjoyable and memorable for our athletes with intellectual disabilities.”
To register, parents of students with intellectual disabilities who are enrolled in V.I. public schools, may pick up registration packets from their child’s teacher. Students and individuals who are not
enrolled in public schools, may contact the appropriate representatives on each island to register.
To volunteer for the St. Croix Area Games, please contact Janice Lee at (340) 772-2277 or register to volunteer for on St. Thomas, contact Kishma Creque at (340) 776-4303.
Special Olympics is the world’s largest sports organization for people with intellectual disabilities. Its mission is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition a variety of Olympic-type
sports for participants. The Virgin Islands Special Olympics was founded in 1977.
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