Sports
Special Olympian Training in Ridgewood
Tennis player will represent NJ in the USA Games, happening later this month, report says.
A 31-year-old athlete from Allendale is prepping for the Special Olympics at a Ridgewood training facility.
According to a my9nj.com report, Katie Eidschun plans to compete in tennis events at the Special Olympic Games, happening from June 14-21.
Eidschun will represent the Garden State at the 2014 USA National Games, happening in Mercer County, the report said.
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The athlete, who trains at the Ridgewood Racquet Club, told My9 that she is confident that she can win a gold medal.
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