DANVILLE, Va. — Approximately 225 Averett University student-athletes and coaches paired up with 120 local Special Olympians for a Special Olympics Fall Fun Day on Tuesday at Averett's North Campus.
Averett teamed up with several groups from Special Olympics Virginia's Piedmont Region for a fun-filled day. Special Olympians were paired with a student-athlete buddy, and they each went around 10 stations that focused on a particular sport — ranging from wrestling to volleyball to lacrosse. Each station was run by student-athletes and assistant coaches from that sport. The event was held in the Grant Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and some Special Olypians also had a chance to take part in other sports activities on Daly Field at Frank R. Campbell Stadium for an hour before the main program started.
In addition to the stations, Special Olympians received T-shirts and also enjoyed a pizza lunch.
NCAA Division III and the Special Olympics have partnered since 2011. According to the NCAA, "The purpose of the partnership is to enhance the lives of Division III student-athletes and Special Olympics athletes through a mutual learning experience; provide a platform for recognition of Special Olympics athletes and Division III student-athletes within their communities; and raise awareness of Special Olympics, its programs and services."
For more on the event,
check out this video recap.
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