2 SEASPAR Athletes Medal at Special Olympics Bowling Event

Submitted by the South East Association for Special Parks and Recreation.

DOWNERS GROVE, IL – Two athletes trained by the South East Association for Special Parks And Recreation (SEASPAR) earned medals at the Special Olympics Illinois State Bowling competition in Peoria on December 3.

The Special Olympics Illinois State Bowling competition is one of nine state tournaments held each year, and the final state competition for singles, doubles, team, and ramp bowling events. Athletes must qualify in both Area and Section competitions to advance to State Bowling. Of approximately 6,000 Special Olympics bowlers statewide, 277 athletes qualified to compete at the State competition.

SEASPAR’s Ben Ellenby of La Grange and Christina Schutz of Darien both earned gold in the Area and Sectional singles competitions to qualify for the State tournament. Ellenby earned silver in his division at the tournament, and Schutz earned bronze in her division. This was both athletes’ first year competing in Special Olympics Bowling.

SEASPAR trains athletes for Special Olympics competitions in alpine skiing, aquatics, athletics (track and field), basketball, bocce, bowling, cross country skiing, flag football, floor hockey, golf, gymnastics, powerlifting, soccer, softball, snowshoeing, tennis, and volleyball. SEASPAR’s athletes compete in Special Olympics events throughout the year.

For more information about SEASPAR’s Special Olympics program or other recreational programs and services for individuals with disabilities, visit SEASPAR.org or call 630-960-7600.

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Photo courtesy of SEASPAR