Adventure Through Time

The 2017 Fall Fest took us through time with the theme, Adventure Through Time. Fall Festival was held at Villanova University between Friday, November 10th – Sunday, November 12th. Fall Fest started with the Unified Fall Fest Torch Run, kicking off at Citizen’s Bank Park and weaving through the city for a mid-way stop at the Philadelphia Museum of Art before finally heading to Villanova for Opening Ceremonies. Opening Ceremonies took athletes through a time portal and sent them back in time as they would travel through time to see different eras at the various venues on campus. Athletes were given pocketwatches and as they ventured through time, received a stamp to signify the various eras they have seen.

This year, Fall Fest had special guests who visited various venues and were headliners for Closing Ceremonies. Those guests included two Special Olympics International staff members, Mary Davis, CEO, and Soeren Palumbo, Senior Director, Global Youth Engagement. During the weekend, Philadelphia athletes participated in bocce, soccer, and volleyball.

In addition to the regular Closing Ceremonies, athletes and teams were picked for both the 2018 USA Games and 2019 World Games. Celebrate the moments. Our Victories are Timeless.

Photos

For photos of the event by Dane Hildebrand, click this link.

Results

Bocce

Soccer

Individual Skills Michael Younkers – Anthony Silverstra – Dante Rodgers – Coach: Stacy Plumbo

Volleyball

Individual Skills 

Joseph Barut – 1st Place

Cyla Bradshaw – 3rd Place

Coach: Monica Bradshaw