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Special Olympics golfers tee off at regional tournament

Wire
Published on: August 07, 2008

Like most golfers, Special Olympics athletes are driven by the opportunity to compete. The Washington Special Olympics Regional Golf Tournament provides them with that chance.

The tournament begins at 9 a.m. Aug. 9 at Meadow Park Golf Course and will be attended by approximately 125 Special Olympians from all areas of Western Washington. Qualifiers from this tournament will proceed to the State Tournament.

“We are proud to host the Special Olympians,” said Dan Harrington, Meadowpark Professional Golf Association golf professional. “Meadowpark has a commitment to golfers of all abilities. This is one way we can serve the community.”

Golfers play in one of five levels of competition based on their ability:

Level 1: Individual Skill Contest – Entry-level athletes are tested for six skills similar to on-course play, including a wood shot, an iron shot, a pitch shot, a chip shot, a long putt and a short putt.

Level 2: Unified Sports Team Play Competition – A nine-hole alternate shot format that teams a Special Olympics player with a non-Special Olympics player of more advanced skill and knowledge.

Level 3: Unified Sports Team Play – 18-hole alternate shot format that teams a Special Olympics player with a non-Special Olympics player of similar ability.

Level 4: Individual Stroke Play – 9-hole

Level 5: Individual Stroke Play – 18-hole

Special Olympics Washington (SOWA) provides year-round sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. By participating in sports, physical fitness and healthcare education programs, Special Olympics Washington athletes increase self-confidence and social skills, improve physical and motor skills, and have better success in leading more productive and independent lives. For information on SOWA visit www.sowa.org.

Meadow Park Golf Course, 7108 Lakewood Dr. W., is a facility of Metro Parks Tacoma. For information on Meadow Park Golf visit www.meadowparkgolf.com.

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