Special olympics

[Blakem]

Good evening! This is a tad random, but I wanted to let those know that live in the Clovis, Ca area that there is a special Olympics tournament there. I currently coach for Stanislaus and my two teams will be playing in the tournament. I just thought I would send out an invite! It is a great time and it is very fun meeting these special people.

 

[jaizei]

Wish I was closer. Good luck.

 

[wellington]

Not close enough either, but thanks for the invite and good luck

 

[Jacqui]

Huh, Clovis, now where have I heard that name before.

So you coach not just one, but two teams? How long have you been doing this?

 

[Blakem]

Huh, Clovis, now where have I heard that name before.

So you coach not just one, but two teams? How long have you been doing this?

Well it's all one big team but I had to break them down into two because of skill levels. One team can play defense and play and pitch to another team while the other needs a coach to pitch.
I started coaching softball when I was 19 three years ago. But, this year is my first year being head coach (with my girlfriend as my lovely assistant). It is a total of 26 athletes with ages ranging from 9- late 50's with all levels of disability!
I also coach for track and field every year, which is also a great sport!

 

[Jacqui]

Well I for one am impressed. Good luck!!

 

[Nixxy]

Well.....I'm a little far off to join you, unfortunately.

Best of luck! Track and field is awesome...well...to watch. I certainly would never have the energy or stamina to do it for more than...20 seconds. Always amazes me watching people do it, though.

Currently, I'm actually wearing a rubber bracelet I got at my local bank (TD Bank, think it's a New England thing.) for making a donation to the special olympics.

 

[Yvonne G]

If you have some spare time, you and your team are invited over to take a look at some turtles and tortoises.

Good luck at the games. I hope you are able to bring home some medals.

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[Blakem]

Well.....I'm a little far off to join you, unfortunately.

Best of luck! Track and field is awesome...well...to watch. I certainly would never have the energy or stamina to do it for more than...20 seconds. Always amazes me watching people do it, though.

Currently, I'm actually wearing a rubber bracelet I got at my local bank (TD Bank, think it's a New England thing.) for making a donation to the special olympics.

Track is a lot of fun. We get 50+ athletes out for that every year. I had zero experience with track before I coached. I can Just run fast and for a long period of time. Specifically, I teach the athletes to do the shot put.
Also, thank you a lot for donating. In my county, it is all volunteers and we are very limited on funds. But we get by and it's a great time.
Yvonne, it would be great to bring the athletes. But, if I drive them, I can't really go anywhere else but the tournament. My girlfriend and I would love to stop by though. That is, if it is okay with you? If not, no problem at all and thank you for the invite.

 

[Yvonne G]

Of course its alright. With or without the athletes.

 

[Blakem]

This makes me very happy! It will be a great last weekend before I start my last semester of college. It will be done at approximately 2-230. When would you like for me to call you? On our way over?

 

[Yvonne G]

Are you talking tomorrow? Yeah, you'd better call me when you're on your way over, as I'm pretty forgetful. Where is the event being held? Oh, nevermind...you can just do a mapquest for directions. On second thought, I guess you'd better call me for my address. ***hits self on forehead with flat of hand***

 

[Blakem]

Ha, I laughed during the message. To be specific, the event is August 18 (next Saturday, a week from today), starts at 11am. It will be over on that day in between 2-230. I will be calling you!

 

[Jacqui]

Sounds like a first set up of victims, ummm I mean visitors, for socializing the puppy.

 

[Blakem]

I may have to bring my Wiener dog as my body guard. He's got a mean bite.

 

[Jacqui]