The Fayette County Special Olympics Committee will begin its 1998-99 season Friday with an open invitation to special olympic athletes to start aquatic training at the Kedron Center in Peachtree City. Practices will be held every Friday from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.until October.

The Special Olympics are designed for special needs children age eight and up. The sports program teams the athlete with a mentor/trainer to learn and participate in sports like swimming, basketball, bowling, bocce, track and field.

The committee is seeking youth and adult volunteers to train in some of the new sports offered.

If you are interested in working with, or donating to the Fayette County Special Olympics, please call Sue Taylor at (770) 631-2542 during the day or at (770) 251-0973 evening and weekends.

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