Special Olympics Area 5 Track and Field meet returns to Bowling Green Saturday

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Special Olympics Kentucky Area 5 Track and Field meet will return to Bowling Green High School on Saturday, April 26.

The meet includes over 170 athletes from Allen, Barren, Butler, Christian, Logan, Metcalfe, Simpson, Todd and Warren counties, according to Special Olympics Kentucky.

The event will kickoff with opening ceremonies, including the parade of athletes, at 8 a.m. The competition begins at 9 a.m.

While at the meet, participants compete for the opportunity to advance to the Special Olympics Kentucky State Summer Games that will be held June 6 through June 8 at Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond.

Special Olympics Area Track and Field season concludes May 10 in Louisville.

In total, more than 950 athletes are expected to participate in these area track and field competitions this year.

The Special Olympics Kentucky track and field season is made possible by the support of Jersey Mike’s, Texas Roadhouse and Toyota.

For more information about the Area 5 Spring Games or about the Special Olympics track and field program, contact Special Olympics Vice President of field and outreach services Kim Satterwhite via e-mail at ksatterwhite@soky.org.