'Temecula Special Games' Brings Hundreds Together: PHOTOS

From The Temcula Valley Auto Mall: The Temecula Valley Auto Mall sponsored the 10th annual “Temecula Special Games” on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Great Oak High School.

Athletes with developmental disabilities from all over the Temecula Valley came together to participate in the “Temecula Special Games” this weekend. The event was open to all age groups and included non-competitive games and sporting events, a sponsored pizza party, and a closing ceremony where every athlete received a participation medal.

The Temecula Special games was open to all age groups and included 27 non-competitive games and sporting stations such as, football throw, soccer kick, 50 yard dash, and a bounce house. During the closing ceremony all of the athletes were given participation medals.

“This event is still an absolute favorite for the Auto Mall,” said Ryan McCulloch, President of the Temecula Valley Auto Mall. “It’s awesome seeing familiar faces come back each time, along with new athletes and their families. We’re so proud to continue to support this event for the Temecula community.”

This year marked ten years for the growing city event. Many of the athletes in attendance Saturday had been participating since the Special Games’ inaugural competition in 2008. As a staple event in the community, the Games boasted 80 participants, and 120 adult and student volunteers.

“The Special Games is such a big day for our athletes. Many of them look forward to it all year long,” said Dawn Adamiak, Community Services Manager for the City of Temecula. “One of our athletes this year was three years old when she first joined us. Now she’s thirteen—I can hardly believe it. It’s an absolute privilege to watch them grow and come back each year.

Images courtesy: Temecula Valley Auto Mall