The Stars are going to Nationals!
We have some exciting news for you! The “Stars” a Special Olympic Area 12 (Ottawa & Allegan Counties) soccer team has been chosen to compete in the 2014 Special Olympic USA National Games in the greater Trenton New Jersey area in June. Our 10 athletes and 3 coaches are honored to have this once in a lifetime opportunity. It is a tribute to the Area 12 Special Olympic program to have a team sport selected for the 2014 National Games.
The team won a gold medal at the 2013 Special Olympics Michigan State Soccer Tournament, which qualified them to represent Michigan at the National Games. The “Stars” athletes range in age from 19 to 28. The opportunity to travel so far from home and compete on a national level is unimaginable!
The team won a gold medal at the 2013 Special Olympics Michigan State Soccer Tournament, which qualified them to represent Michigan at the National Games. The “Stars” athletes range in age from 19 to 28. The opportunity to travel so far from home and compete on a national level is unimaginable!