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Special Athletes’ Track Meet celebrates 32 years

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Special Athletes’ Track Meet | HDSB
Special Athletes’ Track Meet | HDSB

On Friday, June 14, 2019, students from the Halton District School Board will participate in the 32nd Annual Special Athletes’ Track Meet at Garth Webb Secondary School (2820 Westoak Trails Blvd, Oakville). The track meet for athletes with physical and developmental challenges will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Opening ceremonies begin at 10 a.m.

This year, more than 320 athletes are expected to participate, a significant increase considering only 12 athletes participated when the event began in 1987. Coaches, school staff and home school peers, friends, family members and volunteers provide support and encouragement for the athletes.

Special Athletes’ Track Meet Events

  1. 50m/100m races
  2. softball throw (precision and distance)
  3. bean bag throw
  4. Bocce (traditional)
  5. T-ball
  6. Frisbee throw

Additional events and stations have been added to the schedule including hoops/ropes and sensory exploration stations.

This event provides Special Athletes with an opportunity to demonstrate their skills and celebrate their successes with fellow students, friends and family. The Optimist Clubs of Halton Hills, Milton, Oakville and Burlington will be donating and serving hot dogs, hamburgers and cold drinks at the meet.

The rain/heat date for this event will be Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at Garth Webb Secondary School.


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