The community is invited to come out and support the annual Caldwell County Special Olympics WinterFest this Saturday in Princeton.
Caldwell County Special Olympics basketball coach Roy Gene Rogers, who has been with the program since 2015, shared that WinterFest is a fundraiser for the local program and began with just five or six teams, but has grown into one of the largest events in Western Kentucky.
He said there are 23 teams from across the state participating in the tournament.
click to download audioHe noted that there is no entry or admission fee, and game officials volunteer their time.
click to download audioHe said the coaches and players will receive a free t-shirt, and a lot of the places donate food for the event. Rogers also mentioned that this year’s event will offer individual and group photos of the players, free of charge.
He said the 1-A level teams will start at 8:00 Saturday morning at Caldwell County High School.
click to download audioPlay for the B-level teams will also commence at 8:00 Saturday morning at the Caldwell County Middle School.
According to Rogers, the last games are scheduled to begin at 4:15 p.m. Saturday.
click to download audioHe said the generosity of small businesses and individuals has helped support the Caldwell County Special Olympics program over the years.
If you would like to support the Special Olympic teams, call Roy Gene Rogers at (270) 625-9442, and he can get you in touch with Vickie Purcell or some of the others involved in the Caldwell County Special Olympics.
