The program will focus on players who are not on high school teams, but would like to continue to hone their skills. Palm Beach Special Olympics Set For Feb. 24 Special Olympics Palm Beach County will be hosting its annual countywide games at Santaluces High School on Saturday, Feb. 24. The event begins with volunteer registration at 8 a.m., opening ceremonies at 9 a.m., and the competitions will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Over 600 Special Olympics athletes will compete in a variety of sporting events including track and field, bocce, tennis, softball, volleyball, and cycling. Special Olympics Palm Beach County offers sports training and competition to more than 1,500 youth and adult athletes with developmental disabilities throughout Palm Beach County. The organization, created by the Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Foundation in 1968, operates primarily on individual donations, corporate and civic group support, and special fundraisers.
Donations are gladly accepted year-round and volunteers are always welcome.
Santaluces High School is located at 6880 Lawrence Road in Lantana. Wildcat wrestlers are looking forward to a return trip to the state tournament.