Special Olympics

Special Olympics benefit

By Lamont Neal on Thursday, May 27th, 2010

Take a night out and be a part of a fantastic opportunity to raise awareness and resources for Huntington County Special Olympics.

Enjoy some good for for a good cause and then sit back and enjoy the classy sounds of
The LBD Trio at the Moose Lodge #837 390 Frontage Rd. Huntington... Read More...

Huntington wins State Championship

By Lamont Neal on Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

Huntington Community Schools Special Olympics travelled to the University of Indianapolis for the State championships for Special Olympics. In the Junior Traditional division the Huntington Cougars laced them up to take on the Elkhart Raiders in game 1 three on three competition.  Huntington prevailed 20-6 with Arizona Parker scoring 8 points, Luke Wood  4 points,  Chrissy Canvin  4 points and rounded out the scoring with Darin Thomas scoring 4 points... Read More...

Special Olympics basketball Inv. results

By HFP Reporter on Thursday, February 4th, 2010

Huntington Community Schools Special Olympics hosted a basketball Invitational on January 30. It was held at Riverview Middle School and Horace Mann elementary school.  Over 200 athletes attended this event. There were 22 basketball teams and 40 skill athletes. Opening ceremonies began at 9:00 a... Read More...

Special Olympics basketball invitational

By HFP Reporter on Monday, January 25th, 2010

Submitted by Amy Thomas

The third annual Huntington County Special Olympics Basketball Invitational is shaping up to be a huge success.   This year’s teams will be traveling to Huntington to compete in three gyms. Teams from Elkhart, St. Joe, Jay, Grant, Allen, Cass, Kosciusko counties, ARC of Allen County and Angola Rise will travel to Huntington to compete on January 30, 2010... Read More...

Special Olympics Needs Volunteers

By Cari Lindsey on Monday, January 4th, 2010

Huntington County Special Olympics is seeking volunteers to assist with their annual basketball invitational.  The invitational is scheduled for Saturday, January 30, 2010 at Horace Mann Elementary and Riverview Middle School. This is an all day tournament. Volunteers are needed to officiate and serve as time keepers/score keepers... Read More...

Special Olympics B-ball registration

By HFP Reporter on Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

Submitted by Amy Thomas

Huntington County Special Olympics Basketball registration and first practice will be held at HNHS Fieldhouse on Thursday, Oct. 22 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.  This year's program will include teams for skill, Senior 3-on-3, Junior 3-on-3, and Junior 5-on-5... Read More...

Bowling for Special Olympics Youth

By HFP Reporter on Thursday, August 20th, 2009

Submitted my Amy Thomas

Special Olympics youth will begin their new bowling season Saturday, August 22, 2009 at 3:00 p.m.   Area youth, ages 8-21, who have an identified intellectual disability are encouraged to join the team.  Practices are held each Saturday from August 22 - December 3rd at Rainbow Lanes, 850 S... Read More...

Torch Run comes to Huntington County

By HFP Reporter on Friday, May 15th, 2009

Contributed by Amy Thomas:

The Indiana Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics is coming to Huntington County.   On May 19^th at 4:30 p.m. more than thirty officers, representing Huntington Co., Huntington City, Indiana State Police, Indiana State Excise, DOT, Town Marshalls and Allen County, will begin their run from the Huntington Plaza, down Jefferson St... Read More...