Metering is ON
newssun

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

SRACLC team qualifies for state tournament

Story Image

The SRACLC Crusaders will compete in the state’s Special Olympics basketball tournament in March. | SPECIAL TO THE NEWS-SUN

storyidforme: 26120323
tmspicid: 9484357
fileheaderid: 4353441

Updated: March 23, 2012 8:16AM



The Special Recreation Association of Central Lake County’s Crusaders Gold basketball team has qualified to play at the State Special Olympics basketball tournament in Bloomington next month.

The March Madness evens is March 16-18. The Crusaders qualified by winning their division at a recent district tournament.

“I am so proud of our athletes. Everyone hustled and it was a team effort to get the Gold,” said Crusaders coach Cassie Newton

The SRACLC services areas such as Grayslake, Hawthorn Woods, Lake Zurich, Libertyville, Lincolnshire, Mundelein and Vernon Hills.

The SRACLC offers Special Olympics training programs to individuals with special needs or disabilities.

Sports include basketball, bocce, softball, golf, bowling, powerlifting, equestrian, volleyball, soccer, and track and field.

Both competitive and instructional programs are available.

Adaptive equipment is provided if needed, along with staff designated to help with instruction and supervision.

Latest Sports Videos
© 2012 Sun-Times Media, LLC. All rights reserved. This material may not be copied or distributed without permission. For more information about reprints and permissions, visit www.suntimesreprints.com. To order a reprint of this article, click here.

Comments  Click here to view or make a comment