ALPINE SKIING


Athletes compete in downhill and slalom events on an individual basis against competitors of their own age and ability.  Ability levels are determined by the Competition Committee from prior competitions and observed practice sessions.  Awards are presented on a first through sixth place basis.
 
Following the County Level competition, the top athletes from Westmoreland County are then selected by the Competition Committee to compete at the Special Olympics Pennsylvania State Winter Games.
 
Typical Event Attendance
Athletes  250 Organizations  10 Coaches  15 Volunteers  200

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CROSS COUNTRY SKIING


Athletes compete in Cross-Country skiing races of various distances on an individual basis against competitors of their own age and ability levels.  Ability levels are determined by the Competition Committee from prior competitions and observed practice sessions.  Awards are presented on a first through sixth place basis.
 
Following the County Level competition, the top athletes from Westmoreland County are then selected by the Competition Committee to compete at the Special Olympics Pennsylvania State Winter Games.
 
Typical Event Attendance
Athletes  200 Organizations  12 Coaches  30 Volunteers  125

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BASKETBALL


Athletes compete in regulation basketball using the team format basis against teams of their own age and ability levels.  Ability levels are determined by the Competition Committee from prior competitions and observed practice sessions.  Awards are presented on a first through sixth place basis.
 
Following the County Level competition, the top team from Westmoreland County is then
selected by the Competition Committee to compete at the Special Olympics Pennsylvania
Regional Basketball Tournament and the Special Olympics Pennsylvania State Summer Games.
 
Typical Event Attendance
Athletes  40 Organizations  4 Coaches  8 Volunteers  50

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SOFTBALL


Athletes compete on a team format basis against athletes of their own age and ability levels in a
tournament format.  Ability levels are determined by the Competition Committee from prior
competitions.  Awards are presented on a first through sixth place basis.
 
Following the County Level competition, the top team from Westmoreland County is then selected by the Competition Committee to compete at the Special Olympics Pennsylvania Regional Softball Tournament and the Special Olympics Pennsylvania State Summer Games.
 
Typical Event Attendance
Athletes  50 Organizations  4 Coaches  10 Volunteers  50

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VOLLEYBALL


Athletes compete on a team basis against athletes of their own age and ability.  Ability levels are
determined by the Competition Committee from prior competitions.  Awards are presented on a
first through sixth place basis.
 
Following the County Level competition, the top team from Westmoreland County are then selected by the Competition Committee to compete at the Special Olympics Pennsylvania Regional Volleyball Tournament and the Special Olympics Pennsylvania State Summer Games.
 
Typical Event Attendance
Athletes  30 Organizations  3 Coaches  7 Volunteers  40

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