It is with deep sadness that we inform you that Cecil Funkhouser, father of Cory Funkhouser, passed away on Sunday, August 8.The link to the obituary is:

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/newsandmessenger/obituary.aspx?n=cecil-elwood-funkhouser&pid=144610485

 

The Winter 2010 issue of the newsletter is now available to be downloaded.  Please check our web site for dates on events and sport training practices. 

 PWSO Newsletter-Jan 2010.pdf (270.91 kb)

Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance and the University of Richmond are inviting Special Olympics Virginia athletes and volunteers for a weekend full of hoops excitement.  On February 20, 2010, the University of Richmond's Men's team will be taking on their conference foes from George Washington University.  Special Olympics Virginia has about 200 tickets for athletes and volunteers for this game.  On February 21, 2010, the University of Richmond will also be hosting a basketball clinic with the Men's Basketball Tean from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Weinstein Center (connected to the Robins Center) for 100 Special Olympics athletes. Athletes and coaches who attend the clinic will receive lunch and a ticket to the Women's Basketball Game vs. St Joseph's at 2:00 PM.  Please download the flyer and RSVP by January 20, 2010. Please contact Everett Willis if you are interested in attending.

  

Virginia Farm Bureau U of R Spider Basketball Weekend 2010.doc (1.54 mb)

Please download the attached flyer.  We will be holding our annual Holiday Dinner Dance on Saturday, December 12 at a new location! Come out and celebrate with us.  All are welcome.

 

Christmas Flyer 2009.pdf (211.51 kb)

Attached is flyer about the local Polar Plunge and how to setup a firstgiving page.  You will need to indicate Area 23 for Prince William Special Olympics to get a portion of the funds.

Rivershore_Plunge_Flyer1.pdf (232.32 kb)

James H. Allan passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2009.  James was a memeber of the John Paul I council of the Knights of Columbus and played on the Holy Family Spirits softball team and was an avid bowler and golfer. He is survived by his wife, Cristin Allan, three daughters, Lisa Allan Potter, Rachel Allan, and Michelle Allan, an athlete with Special Olympics. A celebration of the life of James Allan will be held on Thursday,  November 12, 2009 from 7 to 9 PM at Mountcastle Funeral Home, 4143 Dale Blvd., Dale City, VA. A mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday at 2 PM at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 18825 Fuller Heights Road, Triangle, VA.  Interment will be private. 

 

Due to inclement weather, the soccer tournament on Sunday, September 27th at Pope John Paul the Great High School in Dumfries, VA has been cancelled.  There is no rain date. Contact Danielle Pokusa with any concerns or questions at 540-479-6918.

Please join us for our Sunday, September 27, 2009 soccer tournament at Pope John Paul the Great School.  Fact sheet is available to be downloaded and printed.

Area 23 Soccer Invitational Info doc.doc (91.00 kb)

The September 2009 newsletter for the Prince William Special Olympics is now available for your reading pleasure!  The calendar of events lists the many sports training programs and tentative events that have been scheduled and some that are to be determined. There is a special recognition for our dear Everett Willis, volunteer of the year for Area 23.  Please congratulate him for a well-deserved award.

PWSO Newsletter-Sept 2009.pdf (259.95 kb)

Soccer practice is cancelled on Wednesday, August 19 due to inclement weather and wet fields.  If you have any questions, please call Everett Willis at 703-919-1379.