Over 40 Special Olympic Athletes in 5 sports; Track and Field, Bocce, Golf, Gymnastics and Swimming, will depart Friday, May 14 for Special Olympics Alabama State Competition, which is being held in Troy, Alabama. The athletes will depart from Theodore High School at 8am and then will depart from Augusta Evans School at 8:30am heading to Troy.

There will be an Opening Ceremony on Friday Night, Competition all day on Saturday. A Dance on Saturday Night with Closing Ceremonies on Sunday, May 16 at 2pm.

The delegation consists of 45 Special Olympic Athletes along with Head Coach Sheryl Thomas, and Dara Chinnis, Co Director for Mobile County Special Olympics as well as 20 Volunteers and Chaperones.

Any coverage would be appreciated.

For interviews or questions please contact Debra Garlo at 251-209-4949.