Practice: April through June
Bocce:
Open to ages 30+. Bocce is a game of skill and strategy. The object is for one team to get as many of their balls (boccia) closer to the pallina (the smallest ball) as their opposing team’s closest ball. There are traditional and unified teams available. Practice is once a week. Coach:
Cycling:
Open to ages 8+. Cycling is held on a circular track offering three types of events, during summer games. The first event is modified with 500m and 1K, the second event is the traditional event with 500m, 1K, and 5K, and the third event is the unified event that is 500m and 1K tandem events.
Powerlifting:
Every athlete aims at lifting more weight than the opponent using specific moves. In Special Olympics Powerlifting is much more than deadlift, squat, or bench press. It is effort, persistence, and loyalty. Training, determination, and attitude are the key facts that define the balance between a successful and a failed attempt. The barbell, despite testing the physical strength, is also highlighting the athlete’s inner wish to improve, “not to make compromises.”