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2007 Mid-Winter Tournament: March 9-10
 

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Over 900 Special Olympics Iowa athletes compete in Mid-Winter Tournament

Friday, March 9 - Saturday, March 10, over 900 Special Olympics Iowa athletes competed in the 19th annual Mid-Winter Tournament at the Field House, located on the University of Iowa campus. Athletes of all ages and ability had an opportunity to participate in various sports and activities including: basketball, basketball skills, cheerleading, gymnastics and powerlifting. More than 350 coaches and chaperones as well as 500 volunteers donated their time to make this event a success.

Friday evening, a banquet was held at the University Recreation Center with a Pirates of the Caribbean theme, followed by a dance for all participants. In addition to competition, the Healthy Athletes program was offered in Healthy Hearing and Health Promotions. Healthy Athletes is a screening program available during the Summer Games and Mid-Winter Tournament to improve greater overall health and fitness for the athletes.

The 2008 Mid-Winter Tournament is scheduled for March 14-15.

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Calendar of Events
 

Click here for our calendar of events!

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Upcoming events at Special Olympics Iowa:

Dec.
6 - Challenge Day    Davenport
6 - Polar Plunge (Fundraiser)   Waterloo
6 - Holiday Ice Show   Des Moines
*Deadline to order tickets Dec. 2

Visit the new Special Olympics Iowa kiosk
at the Iowa Hall of Pride, 330 Park St.
in Des Moines

 

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Freezin' for a Reason!
 

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SOIA athletes are the reason for freezin'! Click here for more information on all twelve Polar Plunges throughout the state and learn how to participate or support your friends who are taking the Plunge for SOIA.

 

Opportunities
 
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 © 2008 Special Olympics Iowa  
 Wednesday, December 03, 2008