06.Jun.2010 Scenes from 2010 Summer Games

Please enjoy the following photos taken during Special Olympics Hawaii’s Summer Games. held at the University of Hawaii over Memorial Day weekend. This event features 3 days of competition for more 700 athletes in Track & Field (Athletics), Swimming (Aquatics), Powerlifting, and Softball (includes Unified® Softball, Coach Pitch, T-Ball, and Individual Skills). The Summer Games marks the end of the Spring season.

Special Olympics West Hawaii’s softball team brought home the gold medal, beating Hilo’s team 18 to 2 for the championship, said Nikki Cleintuar, longtime SOWH volunteer and spokeswoman.

“Congratulations to all our athletes. Mahalo to Area Director Dave Ross, all the coaches and volunteers,” she said. “Your hard work, caring and support helped to make it a great season and a fantastic weekend.”

Thanks to SOWH volunteers Jizelle Yates and the Wong ohana, as well as Coach Denise Lindsey, for sharing your fantastic photos with Special Olympics West Hawaii ohana. To view, Denise’s entire album, click here. The Wong’s album is here.