On Saturday, March 9th, Special Olympics PA – Philadelphia held the 2nd Annual Philadelphia Gymnastics Meet. The meet was held at Temple University’s McGonigle Hall. Athletes from Lebanon, Montgomery, and Bethlehem county joined our Philadelphia athletes at this meet.
Opening Ceremonies started at 10:00 am and included a warm welcome from Special Olympics PA – Philadelphia Director, Chase Trimmer, and President and CEO of Special Olympics PA, Matt Aaron. After Opening Ceremonies – the competition was on! Athletes were able to compete in two events. Men participated in floor and vault; women got a choice of two between vault, beam, bars, and floor; and rhythmic gymnastics athletes were able to choose from hoop, ribbon, rope, ball, and clubs. Following the completion of all competition, athletes were awarded in the order of finish that they came in.