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Westerville Special Olympics (WSO) offers year-round athletic programs for people with developmental disabilities. Our program includes team basketball, basketball skills, bowling, soccer, swimming, tennis, track & field and volleyball. WSO serves those living in the Westerville area in both Franklin and Delaware Counties.

What’s up with WSO- March 11th

BANQUET for Basketball Skills and Team Athletes will be March 30th, 6:30pm, at Westerville Public Library, 126 South State Street, 43081. Pizza, salad, and drinks will be provided. Please bring a dessert to share.

WSO GROUP PHOTO
With everything that the Westerville North Girls Lacrosse team is doing for us, we want to use their slogan of "Play it Forward" and give back to the team. We're organizing a WSO group photo to be taken and then signed by all our athletes. We'll then present this to the lacrosse team and coach at the Westerville North versus Central game. Our hope is that it can be displayed in the school.
If you would like to be a part of this grand event, we need all athletes to be at Walnut Springs Middle School at 5:45 on Monday, March 22. It shouldn't take more than 45 minutes...as long as everyone is punctual! Please wear your WSO shirt, it doesn't matter what pants or shoes you have on. The more people we have there, the better the photo will be, so I hope to see you all there. Coach Sean

THE BIG GAME! MARCH 22nd
(Athletes versus Coaches and Parents) will be on March 22nd from 6-8 at
Walnut Springs Middle School. ***Note this change!
Halftime performance by IYooWee Special Needs Cheer Team!

BASKETBALL SKILLS
NO Practice March 12th.
March 19th and 26th ….practices will be at Annehurst, 7pm.
Representing WSO at State Competition (BISC) held at
Hilliard Darby High School on March 27th (9am-1pm) will be:
Sara Barton, Joey Bernhard, Leanna Brasher, Elaine Brusca, Treyce Buday, Megan Cole, Heather Culver, Kody Drakulich, Hayley Flood, Adam Hollins, Cathy Houck, Carmen Iacampo, Susan Jefferis, Walter McClenaghan, Madison Monroe, Kali O’Hara, Tori Sherman, and Kim Wilson GOOD LUCK AT STATES!

BASKETBALL TEAM
Ok everyone, here's information for the tourney on March 13th, 10am-4pm, at Mill Valley Elementary School, 633 Millwood Blvd., 43040.
They have a lot of stuff planned for us, including WII, Xbox and movies between games. Since it's an elementary school, the court is going to be a little smaller, probably the same size as ours. Either way, we'll be able to show off both our JV and Varsity squads.
There will be a concession stand set up for food and beverages, but I would HIGHLY recommend that you bring drinks and snacks. Also, make sure you bring chairs, because there won't be any bleachers.
I believe we're in the first set of games, so I'm thinking we'll need to be there by 9:30. Parents PLEASE have your athlete there at 9:30 and not 9:55 so I can focus on getting everyone warmed up and dressed and not have to worry about whether we'll have enough players. Remember that it takes approximately 45 or more to get there depending upon where you live, so plan appropriately.
I'm really excited about this opportunity, so let's go out there and show them what WSO is all about! Coach Sean

GYMNASTICS
I have been approached by Coaches who would be interested in starting a gymnastic program here in Westerville…please let me know if you’re interested.-Alice

SOCCER practice will begin April 13th at Alum Creek Park. This year we will have 2 Teams. Entry level Team will practice with Head Coach Jeremy from 6-7pm. Competitive Team will practice from 6:30-dusk with Head Coach Chris. Welcome Coach Jeremy!

TENNIS will be practicing at Metzger Park on Monday nights, 6-7:30, beginning April 12th! Thank you Coach Janine!

TRACK UPDATE
Our first practice is next week on March 17th at the Clements Recreation Center indoor track at Otterbein College. The facility is located at 160 Center St., Westerville, OH 43081. You can get to the facility from State Street or Cleveland Avenue by turning on to Main Street and taking Main Street to Center Street, which is the corner where the Hanby House is located. Follow Center Street to the football stadium and parking will be on your left opposite the stadium. Walk straight ahead towards the Clements Center and enter the main entrance and follow the signs to the indoor track facility. Practice will begin at 6:00 and run until 7:30. Attached below is a release form for use of the Otterbein indoor track that we will need everyone to fill out and bring with them. PLEASE NOTE: A parent, guardian or caregiver responsible for each athlete must be at the first practice on the 17th for a brief 30-minute meeting starting at 6:00. We will cover Athlete Safety Forms, team shirt orders, review the season schedule and discuss which events your athlete will plan to compete in. We will also be asking everyone to sign-up to volunteer for the Westerville Warm-Up meet that our team will be hosting on Saturday June 19th. In honor of St. Patty’s Day, anyone wearing green (clothing, bracelet/wrist-band, barrette, socks, etc.) will receive a green treat!
Our third practice on March 31st and all practices for the rest of the season will be at Westerville Central High School located at 7118 Mount Royal Avenue, 43082. The high school is between Tussic/Spring Road and State Street/Rt. 3 on the north side of town. There is parking by the track on the south side of the school building next to the football stadium. Reminder: WE WILL NOT HAVE PRACTICE ON APRIL 7th DUE TO SPRING BREAK. Practices will resume on Wednesday April 14th at Westerville Central HS. Coach Dan

VOLLEYBALL
We are off to a great start and excited to have some new athletes join us; Patrick, Ty, Brooke Andrea. Also, we have 2 athletes who are eligible to letter in volleyball and I am psyched about that!! We practice every Monday and Thursday, 6:30-8:00pm at Walnut Springs Middle School, 888 East Walnut Street, Westerville, 43081. Lead by Coach Kathy Ullom!

VOTING CONTINUES….
We are currently ranked #181…please vote daily!
Westerville's three high schools are involved in a competitive grant process sponsored by Pepsi. We need your help to win $25,000!

Here's the idea submitted for funding. We have many high school students who participate in Special Olympics - they love to play and compete but are not physically able to play for our varsity teams. They would cherish the chance to earn and wear a high school varsity letter jacket.
Funding from this grant would help fund their Special Olympics sports teams and purchase jackets for the Special Olympians who earn them. Cast your vote and support this worthwhile program at the link below:

http://www.refresheverything.com/VarsityLettersforSpecialOlympicAthletes

Thank you in advance for your support, and please forward this message to anyone else who may be interested in participating!

 E-mail address: westervillespecialolympics@gmail.com