Special Olympics bowlers flock to Federal Way's Secoma Lanes

Special Olympics Washington held a bowling tournament at Secoma Lanes in Federal Way on Sunday. Over 300 Special Olympians turned out for the event. - Casey Olson/The Mirror
Casey Olson/The Mirror
Special Olympics Washington held a bowling tournament at Secoma Lanes in Federal Way on Sunday. Over 300 Special Olympians turned out for the event.

By CASEY OLSON
Federal Way Mirror Sports editor
November 9, 2012 · Updated 12:11 PM 

Special Olympics of Washington held several bowling tournaments at numerous alleys around the state. Federal Way’s Secoma Lanes hosted over 300 athletes from Federal Way, Auburn, Maple Valley, Enumclaw and Kent on Sunday, Nov. 4.

Special Olympics Washington provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and community.

To donate, visit specialolympicswashington.org.

 

Contact Federal Way Mirror Sports editor Casey Olson at sports@fedwaymirror.com or (253) 925-5565 ext. 5056.

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