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Over 1,000 athletes will compete in Special Olympics’ Fall Sports Festival, September 7th and 8th
Events will include:
· Softball at Connecticut Sportsplex, 150 Foxon Road, North Branford and Kennedy Field, 51 Maple Street, East Haven
· Bocce at Savin Rock, Oak Street, West Haven
· Sailing at New England Science & Sailing, 70 Water Street, Stonington
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· Croquet (Saturday only) in Rhode Island
· Golf (Sunday only) at Sleeping Giant Golf Course, 3931 Whitney Avenue, Hamden
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The Fall Sports Festival will kick-off with opening ceremonies at each venue that include the ceremonial lighting of the Special Olympics Flame of Hope and a declaration of the Special Olympics Athlete Oath. Competitions are scheduled to take place from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.
In addition to Mohegan Sun, sponsors include A.H. Gildersleeve, Gold Sponsor; Great Blue, Silver Sponsor; and Bic, Bronze Sponsor.
The Connecticut Section of the PGA, Dime Bank Foundation, Dominion Foundation and Moose Charities are Supporting Sponsors and Clear Channel Community Access Radio and The New Haven Register are Media Sponsors.
The Fall Sports Festival is one of over 75 competitions hosted by Special Olympics Connecticut around the state throughout the year and one of four major statewide competitions held annually. New athletes, partners, sponsors, coaches, volunteers, supporters and fans are always invited to get involved.
Special Olympics Connecticut – Celebrating 45 Years
Special Olympics Connecticut provides year-round sports training and competitions for close to 15,000 athletes of all ages with intellectual disabilities and Unified Sports® partners - their teammates without disabilities.
Through the joy of sport, the Special Olympics movement transforms lives and communities throughout the state and in 170 countries around the world by inspiring inclusion and respect for all people, on and off the playing field.