Peoria Academy Bulldogs host the PARC Pirates for Great Basketball Action!
On Monday, January 7, 2008, the Peoria Academy Bulldogs Varsity Girls’ Basketball Team hosted a scrimmage match against the PARC Pirates Basketball Team. The two teams were introduced to each other when the Bulldogs helped cheer the PARC Pirates on to victory at their December 17, 2007 game against the HISRA Cubs. The Bulldogs became involved with the PARC Pirates through PARC Youth Volunteer and Bulldogs team member, Morgan Kolettis. She worked with Dave Raffel, Peoria Academy Director of Student Affairs and, and Kelly Stegall, PARC Activities Coordinator, to put the game together.
The game was action packed and fun was had by all who participated. While the Bulldogs took an early lead, the Pirates were able to rally in the second half. The final game score, PARC 18 and Bulldogs 18. Sometimes you can have it all. Everyone was a winner in this match!
PARC is so pleased to have the Peoria Academy Bulldogs partner with PARC to provide choices for a quality life to individuals with developmental disabilities! Together, we do make a difference in our community! Peoria Academy is located at 2711 W Willow Knolls Drive in Peoria. To learn more about Peoria Academy, visit http://www.peoriaacademy.org.
To learn more about how your group or organization can participate in a sporting event or other activity with PARC participants, please contact Sibylle LaHood, PARC Development Director, at (309) 689-3608.
The game against the Bulldogs gave the PARC Pirates another opportunity to hone their basketball skills in preparation for the Special Olympics Illinois District E Basketball Tournament on January 27, 2008 at Pekin High School.
Participation in sporting events empowers athletes to improve their physical fitness and motor skills. They grow mentally and socially through the sports training and competition. Involvement with sporting activities like basketball, bocce, and bowling is just one way that PARC is dedicated to empowering individuals with developmental disabilities to participate in a positive quality life.
To learn more about PARC athletes and their participation in Special Olympics, contact Kelly Stegall, PARC Activities Coordinator, at (309) 689-3610 or Katie Herriott, Heartland Area Director for Special Olympics Illinois, at (309) 888-2251.
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