Special Olympics West Hawaii is looking for coaches and volunteers for its Spring sports season.
Athletes will be competing in swimming, softball and t-ball, powerlifting and track and field from February to May. Coaches will be trained at no cost.
Special Olympics West Hawaii is a year-round program of sports training and competitions for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
To get involved or for more information, call SOWH Head of Delegation Lona Warner at 989-2080 or e-mail biglona@hotmail.com.
Special Olympics West Hawaii will have its Kick-Off 2010 barbecue from 1:30 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, at Kahaluu Beach Park. Anyone interested in learning more about Special Olympics, what the organization does and who it serves are welcome to attend.
There will also be sign-ups for Spring Sports (swimming, softball/t-ball, powerlifting, track and field), handing out 2009 yearbooks, and yearly awards. Lunch will be provided and guests are encouraged to contribute as they see fit. Live music, great people, an awesome cause.
For more information, e-mail SOWH volunteers chairwoman Dulcie at specialolympicswh@gmail.com or call SOWH area director Dave Ross at 345-1344.