Six Special Olympics teams from Kona, Hilo and Honokaa competed in the Big Island softball/tee ball tournament April 11 at the fields behind the Kona Community Aquatic Center on Kuakini Highway.
Although the athletes demonstrated good sportsmanship, they also showed that competitive spirit. Each participant went out there on the field and gave everything he or she had. They put in their whole heart and soul.
Through this competition, teams qualified for the Summer Games held at the University of Hawaii-Manoa from May 29 to May 30. Summer Games marks the end of the Spring season.
Mahalo to the coaches, volunteers, families, friends and supporters. You are valued highly and important to the success of the Special Olympics program.
Please enjoy the following photos taken during the tournament. To see the entire album created by KC Strand, SOWH volunteer coordinator, click here.
Have something to say about this softball/tee ball tournament? Want to share a story, photo, inspirational thought, sports secret or accomplishment? Talk story with Carolyn Lucas, SOWH blog editor. E-mail her at specialolympics.westhawaii@gmail.com.
1:29 pm on April 28th, 2009
Great photos!!!
Thanks to all from Special Olympics West Hawaii for hosting this tournament!