The PARC Pirates participate in the Special Olympics Illinois Basketball Tournament
The PARC Pirates will be participating in the Special Olympics Illinois District E Basketball Tournament this Sunday, January 27, 2008.
Come cheer our PARC Pirates on as they take on IRVSA Pekin 2 at 8:30 a.m. and the HISRA Cubs at 11:45 a.m. at Pekin Community High School located at 1903 Court Street in Pekin, IL 61554. The games will be played at the Hawkins and Custer/Stoudt Gymnasiums.
Registration will begin at 8:00 a.m. and competition will start at 8:30 a.m. Opening Ceremonies will begin at 10:00 a.m. Additional information, including maps, is available for download at the District Basketball page.
Additional information about the tournament is available by contacting Katie Herriott, Special Olympics Illinois Heartland Area 6 Director, at (309) 888-2551.
If you have any questions about the PARC Pirates participation in the tournament, please contact Kelly Stegall, PARC Activities Director, at (309) 689-3610.
Participating in Special Olympics allows individuals with developmental disabilities to develop key skills necessary to improve their health and fitness and gives the athletes a greater self-confidence and a more positive self-image. Involvement with Special Olympics 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 and how you can help with Special Olympics and other activities, please contact Sibylle LaHood at (309) 689-3608.
