Mitchell Athletics Hosts Special Olympics Clinic

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NEW LONDON, Conn. - The Mitchell College Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) recently organized and hosted a soccer clinic for the Southeastern Connecticut chapter of the Special Olympics.

The event took place on Sunday, April 22 in the Yarnall Athletic Center on the Mitchell campus. Over 50 Mitchell student-athletes and 20 Special Olympians participated in the clinic. SAAC president Shannen Pelletier organized drills for the group, and the clinic wrapped up with a scrimmage. Everyone enjoyed lunch together afterwards, and Special Olympians received several giveaways, including a wristband, a lunch bag filled with goodies, and a t-shirt.

Last year the NCAA Division III Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and Special Olympics announced a partnership that would link hundreds of SAACs at Division III institutions and conference offices with local Special Olympics Programs in each state. Through this partnership, Division III student-athletes across the country are encouraged to participate in existing Special Olympics events, create their own events, or otherwise serve to support the Special Olympics organization. The partnership also provides the opportunity for student-athletes to engage with Special Olympics and collaborate with existing student-led programs on campus.