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You can follow the Olympic Torch Run as the Flame of Hope makes its way from all over the State to the Opening Ceremonies at Joint Base Lewis McChord!  Whatcom County passed off to Skagit County earlier today.

I never ceased to be amazed at the magnitude of energy and support that is happening for Special Olympics.  Thank you to all the Law Enforcement Officers who make this Torch Run possible.

State Tournament

State!

The following teams will be headed to the State Tournament at Joint Base Lewis McChord this upcoming weekend.  

Whatcom
Shuksan
Bellingham
Sehome
Squalicum

All teams were invited, but 2 teams were unable to attend. 

Please look at the following website for all the information about the tournament from Special Olympics.

State Summer Games Information

You will find maps, directions, soccer brackets and much more.

Tournament Results

As of this evening, each team has had the opportunity to play every other team once during league play and has also played in a tournament.  My favorite thing to watch on the field right now is the way in which teams are truly representing the spirit of Unified Sports. Teams are learning how to bring out the best in all of their players by balancing inclusion and competition. Whether athlete or partner, it takes every player to pass, score and defend their goal in order to exemplify the true competition of Unified Sports.

The results of the tournament are listed below.  

Well done Whatcom County!

JUNIOR UNIFIED

1st Place - Kulshan

2nd Place - Whatcom

3rd Place - Fairhaven

4th Place - Shuksan

SENIOR UNIFIED A

1st Place - Bellingham

2nd Place - Sehome

3rd and 4th - Edmonds and Lynnwood

SENIOR UNIFIED B

1st Place - Squalicum

2nd Place - Ferndale

3rd and 4th Place - Mountlake Terrace and Meadowdale

Bellingham Herald Article

We made the paper!

Click on the following link to view the article.

Bellingham Unified Soccer Program continuing to grow and touch more families