TEMECULA – Athletes of all ages took part in non-competitive games with the company of superheroes and volunteers at the 17th annual Temecula Special Games at Great Oak High School stadium on Saturday, March 8.
Each athlete was paired up with a high school volunteer to act as their buddy during the event and participate alongside them. Adult volunteers assisted with the various games and activities. All athletes were presented with a participation medal and all volunteers received community service hours.
Temecula Special Games is a free event that allows athletes to participate in a variety of non-competitive games, sports activities, and opening ceremonies. A 2K Walk-A-Thon was new this year. Participants had an ASL interpreter on hand and enjoyed various sports games, an obstacle course, team activities, a face painter, music, live performances, and more.
Families also had the opportunity to gather resources and information from local agencies that offer services for individuals with disabilities including A Joyful Noise, Center for Autism & Related Disorders, disABILITY Sports Foundation, Skyrocket Pediatric Therapy, Homies, and Special Olympics, just to name a few.
For information on all upcoming events, activities, and programs from Temecula’s Community Services Department, please visit TemeculaCA.gov/TCSD and follow @TemeculaParksandRec on social media for updates.
