Athletes from all over the area honed in on Bakersfield for the Kern County Special Olympics Bowling event for a mix of competition and fun.
- The competition featured atheletes from Bakersfield, Taft, Tehachapi and beyond who took aim down the lanes at Bowlero on Wible Road in Bakersfield. 23ABC spoke with athlete Eric Galindo, a long time Special Olympian who said he loves to compete in the variety of sports the non-profit offers.
- Across Sunday morning, 23ABC spoke with many parents, guardians, and coaches about what the program offers to athletes, and many of them said it provides a place for athletes to have an opportunity to grown and gain confidence in who they are.
- To learn how to sign someone up for Special Olympics, become a volunteer, or just gather information, that can be found on the Special Olympics Southern California website .
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:
I’m Sam Hoyle, your neighborhood reporter here in Bakersfield. You might be wondering: Sam, why is it so loud? Why are you in a bowling alley? This isn’t just a normal day in a bowling alley. Today is the 2024 Kern County Special Olympics bowling competition, their final of the season.