By Daily Press staff
Strikes and spares are the name of the game for dozens of speacial needs children and adults next weekend.
The Westside Special Olympics (WSO) will host their second annual bowling tournament on Saturday, Aug. 26 at AMF Bayshore Bowl at 234 Pico Blvd. Bowlers from Palmdale, Costa Mesa and the Westside will participate. The tournament is from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and the public is invited to come out and cheer for the athletes. Bowling is the second largest program at WSO, because athletes of all ages and skill levels can participate.
WSO is a community based, non-profit organization supported by the city of Santa Monica, private donations and the spirit of volunteerism. Westside athletes come from Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades, Malibu, Los Angeles and Culver City. WSO promotes and implements year-round athletic training and competitions for children and adults with mental retardation and is an affliate of Special Olympics Southern California.
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Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on August 21, 2006. Read the original PDF.