News in the Invitational category

2019 Area M Fall Classic
September 16, 2019

The 2019 Area M Fall Classic was held by Special Olympics PA – Area M’s local program on Sunday, September 15th. Philadelphia joined twenty other counties to participate in bocce and soccer. Area M also offered competition in long-distance running/walking, powerlifting, and flag football.  The day started with Opening Ceremonies, run by Area M’s Athlete […]

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2018 Invitational Volleyball Tournament
October 29, 2018

On Saturday, October 27, 2018, volleyball teams from Philadelphia and Montgomery Counties competed against each other at the 2018 Invitational Volleyball Tournament held at Abraham Lincoln High School. Chase Trimmer, Director of Special Olympics Pennsylvania – Philadelphia, kicked off Opening Ceremonies with a warm welcome. Afterward, he introduced Global Messenger, Athlete Representative and member of SOPA […]

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2018 Fall Sports Classic
September 17, 2018

Our three Philadelphia soccer teams made their season debut at the 2018 Fall Sports Classic. This event was hosted by Special Olympics PA – Area M on Sunday, September 16th in Hershey, PA. Over 800 Special Olympics athletes from across PA competed in Bocce, Long Distance Running/Walking, Powerlifting, Soccer, and Volleyball for the 15th Annual […]

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2018 Philadelphia Spring Games
April 30, 2018

The 2018 Philadelphia Spring Games was held on Saturday, April 28, 2018, at William Penn Charter School. Athletes from Philadelphia and surrounding counties competed in athletics (track & field), basketball, and tennis. To kick off the day, athlete Raymond Anderson and John Boruk welcomed the crowd during the Opening Ceremonies. Frankford High School JROTC lead by […]

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2017 Volleyball Invitational
October 30, 2017

On Saturday, October 28th, Special Olympics PA – Philadelphia (SOPA Philly) held their 2017 Volleyball Invitational at Abraham Lincoln High School. Teams from Area M, Clinton County, Delaware County, Montgomery County, and of course Philadelphia came to compete, and for some as an extra competition before the state’s Fall Festival in early November.  Richard Bailey, […]

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Great start to the 2017 Fall Season
September 18, 2017

Our Philadelphia athletes had a great start to the 2017 Fall Season while attending the Area M Invitational on Sunday, September 17th. This invitational is held every fall at Hershey High School and invites 20 local Special Olympics PA programs to come out and compete in five sports. This year, 750 athletes came together to […]

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