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Special Olympics Long Island To Return
The spring games, including track & field, swimming, powerlifting, and tennis, are scheduled for May.
FARMINGDALE, NY — The Long Island Special Olympics spring games are coming to Farmingdale. The event is scheduled for May 21 at Farmingdale Schools, according to a news release.
Participants are due to compete in track & field, swimming, powerlifting, and tennis. The Farmingdale School district needs volunteers to put on this exciting community event, according to the news release. This year would mark the first time the games have been held since 2019.
“I can’t tell you how exciting it is for our Special Olympics athletes to have Spring Games back on the calendar,” said Stacey Hengsterman, Special Olympics New York president and CEO, via news release. “Now, all we need are fans in the stands to cheer them on! Thank you to the entire Farmingdale School District community for making this signature competition and celebration of inclusion possible.”
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Opening ceremonies are slated to be held at Howitt Middle School.
Volunteers can sign up here, and athletes may register here.
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