Tag: Mission
What They’re Saying at the 2019 Fall Games – Day 1
Special Olympics Southern California athletes, coaches, volunteer, supporters, and more, had plenty to say Saturday as the 2019 Fall Games got underway in Fountain Valley. “I’m with my bestie and ...
2019 Fall Games – Day 1 Recap
More than 800 athletes brought their competitive drive to the first day of the 2019 Special Olympics Southern California Fall Games on Saturday in Fountain Valley. The golf competition was ...
INSIDE SOSC: The Success Behind Team Wolfpack
By Marvin Poquiz Team Wolfpack is a long-time supporter of Special Olympics Southern California and they made history at the Plane Pull event earlier this year. This group of 25, plus one SOSC ...
INSIDE SOSC: Inspiration Knows No Bounds
More than 180 athletes took part in soccer, softball, tennis and skills competitions at the 2019 North Divisional Fall Games last Saturday in Santa Maria. For athletes like Maria Sandoval ...
INSIDE SOSC: Gearing Up for Fall Games
In less than a month, athletes through Southern California will convene in Fountain Valley for the annual Special Olympics Southern California Fall Games championship event. Until then, the athletes have ...
INSIDE SOSC: Central Coast Hosts Plane Pull
Ten teams of 15 people tested their strength at the Central Coast Airfest and Band of Brothers ECHO Group came out on top at the Special Olympics Northern Santa Barbara ...
INSIDE SOSC: Fun and Games Aplenty
Hundreds of Special Olympics Southern California athletes took in back-to-back days of competition and fun this past weekend. Six separate competitions were hosted throughout Southern California last Saturday, including soccer, ...
INSIDE SOSC: Volunteer Referee Makes the Right Call
By Ryan Lefever Being a referee, you have to make the right call at the right time and for Harlan Gathright, making the call to get involved with Special Olympics ...
INSIDE SOSC: Westside Runner Keeps Legs, Determination Moving
Auna Pines has proven to not only be brave in the attempt, but persistent enough to turn a no into a yes. The Special Olympics Westside athlete has been a ...
INSIDE SOSC: Fall Season, Fundraisers Get Underway
Special Olympics athletes across Southern California are preparing to close out the 2019 competition calendar. The fall season consists of five sports: golf, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball. Among the ...