TEMECULA ─ The city of Temecula and the Temecula Valley Unified School District presented the 16th annual Temecula Special Games Saturday, March 16. Join us for a morning of fun and inclusive activities from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Great Oak High School Football Stadium, located at 32555 Deer Hollow Way in Temecula.
Special Games is a free event designed for athletes of all ages with developmental disabilities to participate in opening ceremonies, non-competitive games and sports activities. Registration is now open for interested athletes and volunteers.
Temecula Mayor James ‘Stew’ Stewart said, “The city of Temecula champions special needs communities all year long in our inclusive and welcoming community. Our city consistently encourages and advocates on behalf of special needs populations through programming, activities and services. Temecula’s Special Games is the place where all ages and abilities can gather together to celebrate accessibility, inclusion and a sense of belonging. Witnessing this uplifting and empowering event is an inspiring way to spend your Saturday in Temecula.”
The event is seeking high school volunteers to act as the athlete buddies during the event and participate alongside them, as well as adult volunteers to oversee the activity stations. Volunteer registration closes Friday, March 8, at 5 p.m. The deadline to register as an athlete is Wednesday, Mar. 13, at 5 p.m. Every athlete will be presented with a participation medal and every volunteer will receive community service hours. To participate as an athlete, or as a buddy, visit http://TemeculaCA.gov/SpecialGames.
Submitted by Temecula Community Services Department.
