Special Olympics offers basketball opportunity

Jack Warren learns the fundamentals of basketball during Special Olympics instruction at Lawson Elementary.

Jack Warren learns the fundamentals of basketball during Special Olympics instruction at Lawson Elementary. Photo by Stephen Brooks.

By News Tribune

Thursday, December 30, 2010

No matter a child’s abilities, Special Olympics offers a place to play basketball.

On Tuesdays through January, children ages 8-20 enjoy shooting, dribbling and running on a real court.

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There also are programs for adults, tournaments and other teams, many of which are seeking volunteers to help. Visit www.somo.org for more information.

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