NORTH BERWICK — About 400 Special Olympians are expected to attend the York County Spring Games on Friday, May 10 at Noble High School in North Berwick.
Opening ceremonies are scheduled for 9 a.m. and events begin immediately thereafter and continue through 2 p.m.
Special Olympics athletes from all over York County attend the annual event, which is a division event for the Special Olympics Maine State Summer Games, held each June in Orono. Athletes participate in track and field events, and there is a division for athletes using wheelchairs and other assistive devices as well.
Sponsors of the event include the Knights of Columbus, York Hospital, Coastal Fitness, SHOem Roadway Services, and the Kittery Lions.
Nearly all of the event officials are student athletes from Noble High School. Logistical support is provided by the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
Many Law Enforcement agencies send representatives who assist in award presentations. The events are open to the public and spectators are welcome.
Concessions are available. We recommend you bring folding chairs as seating is limited.
Noble High School is at 388 Somersworth Road in North Berwick.
On-site parking is available for the public.
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