My son has his qualifying track and field meet today for the upcoming Olympics.

[BMPregler]

Great Job Kolby!!!!

You ROCK!

 

[Squared1]

I volunteer every year for the Plc group track and field event they cancelled this year due to weather I was bummed but probably going to go to the Stillwater games it is one of the most worthwhile things you can be a part of . The kids and parents are the happiest and nicest people to be around the kids are just great always happy. Good luck to your son hope he does well.

 

[Commander Keen]

Best of luck! Keep us updated.

 

[Knight92]

Hope he did/does well and qualify

 

[BadgeBunny]

But if only for a moment, I seen kids with what the world calls disabilities, live life as if nothing else mattered but winning. Seeing their eyes light up while running on the track or seeing how far they could throw a softball, has been one of the most humbling experiences of my life. And for everyone who thinks (myself included) this generation of teens are lost in video games and social media, I will let you know, there are a few shining stars left in that generation. Everyone of the participants had a volunteer to help them and wait by their side for the next competition. Almost everyone of those volunteers were high school students who choose to spend their time helping others. My daughter said there were so many kids wanting to volunteer at her school, they actually have a waiting list for next year.

Kolby placed second in the Softball throw (Special Olympics version of Shot Put) and third in the 100 meter run... I will post a few pics when my wife gets them uploaded later tonight.

And the most surprising thing to happen at this event, they fired a blank gun to signal the start of each race and not a single kid was scared and no one yelled for everyone to duck and cover.

Thanks for the best wishes. And the BA Special Olympics team will be in the Rooster Day parade to show off their awards after the State Games.

Nicely done! I'm glad y'all had a good time! And tell your son for me that even though I've never met him I'm proud that he did so well!

 

[HMFIC]

That is awesome!!!!

 

[SoonerP226]

Great showing, Kolby! Well done!

 

[AdvantageR1]

That is awesome. I will be at the Summer Games. Does your son compete in the winter games in Norman?

 

[Lurkerinthewoods]

That is awesome. I will be at the Summer Games. Does your son compete in the winter games in Norman?

This was his first event. We hope to participate in many more. If BA participates, I'm sure Kolby will as well. Thanks again for all the kind words. Here are a few pics from the event. The two adults in the last pic are his coaches.

 

[AdvantageR1]

That is so awesome! I can't imagine how proud you are. Just in case you didn't know, if BA for some reason doesn't continue the program and your son wants to keep participating I can help get him on a team in your area.