Sports
Students Gear Up For Special Olympics Track and Field Day
The event hosted by the Fulton County School System will kick off at 10 a.m. Friday, May 8.
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Each spring, Fulton County School System hosts its Special Olympics Track and Field Day.
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This year’s event will be held this Friday, May 8, at Tri-Cities High School. The friendly competition begins at 10 a.m.
Students with special needs from schools throughout the county will come together to compete in events such as standing and running long jump; shot put; softball and tennis ball throws; 50 meter and 100 meter dash; 10 meter and 25 meter assisted walk; 10 meter wheelchair race; 25 meter walk; and 25 meter motorized wheelchair obstacle course.
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Students with special needs who are unable to participate in traditional track and field events take part in the Motor Activities Training Program.
Volunteers from the community, as well as county and student volunteers and school staff, help make this event a success every spring.
Tri-Cities High School is located at 2575 Harris Street in East Point.
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