Special Olympics athletes earn medals in tennis

Posted September 10, 2015 11:00 pm

Submitted by Special Recreation Services of Northern Lake County

Special Recreation Services of Northern Lake County Special Olympics athletes Emanuel G. and Christian T. competed at the Special Olympics August State Tennis Tournament in Frankfort.

Emanuel took first place in his division, earning a gold medal. The 2015 tennis season was the first for Emanuel, who competed in the Individual Skills competition. This was Christian's sixth year participating in Special Olympics Tennis; he also participates in Special Olympics volleyball, track & field and basketball.

Christian competed in the Level 5+ Singles competition, where he earned a fourth-place finish.

Competition to go to the State Tournament was determined by a random drawing after the District Special Olympics Tennis Tournament was canceled due to high heat indexes.

For information on upcoming events, contact SRSNLC-Waukegan at (847) 360-4760.

Special Recreation Services of Northern Lake County is a cooperative of Lindenhurst Park District, Round Lake Area Park District, Waukegan Park District and Zion Park District. As an extension of the Park District, SRSNLC conducts a variety of year-round recreation programs for individuals with disabilities ages 3 and older, and also assists the Waukegan Park District with inclusion needs.

Program options include social outings, dances, indoor and outdoor fitness programs, art and craft programs, bowling leagues, summer, spring, and winter day camps, youth and teen specific programs and sports teams that compete in the Special Olympics of Illinois.

It is the mission of SRSNLC to educate our citizens to become responsible, productive, healthy and contributing members of society by preparing them through recreation with a dynamic and caring environment.

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Special Recreation Services of Northern Lake County Special Olympics athlete Emanuel G. receives the gold medal he earned in the Individual Skills competition at the Special Olympics August State Tennis Tournament held in Frankfort. Courtesy of Special Recreation Services of Northern Lake County

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