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Special Olympic Pledge
Let me win.
But if I can not win
Let me be brave
In the attempt.
Special Olympics begins each spring with a
drawing contest. All participates draw pictures that represent what Special Olympics means
to them. The winning drawing is printed on T-shirts. These shirts are worn by the athletes
to the regional and local competitions.
The regional Special Olympics is held in
Johnson City at East Tennessee State University. Here Johnson Countians compete against
others from upper East Tennessee. Competitions include:
Competitions include:
10 yard wheelchair dash
100 yard dash
220 yard dash
50 yard dash
mile run
softball throw
wheelchair ball throw
Winners for each competition receive first,
second, or third place medals, or fourth or fifth place ribbons.
During May the local competition is held in Mountain City
at Ralph Stout Park. Athletes compete in races and softball throwing. Ribbons are awarded
to the winners. All participates receive a trophy. Everyone goes home a winner.
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