{"id":54406,"date":"2015-11-10T08:25:06","date_gmt":"2015-11-10T14:25:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/news.olemiss.edu\/?p=54406"},"modified":"2015-11-10T08:25:06","modified_gmt":"2015-11-10T14:25:06","slug":"special-olympics-rollerskating-meet-set-friday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/web20.olemiss.edu\/news\/wordpress\/special-olympics-rollerskating-meet-set-friday\/","title":{"rendered":"Special Olympics Rollerskating Meet Set for Friday"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The Area IV Special Olympics rollerskating meet will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday (Nov. 13) at Skatetasia Skating Center in Sardis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Supporters and volunteers are invited to the event that is being sponsored by Mississippi Special Olympics and the University of Mississippi Department of Health, Exercise Science and Recreation Management.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Between 75 and 125 athletes from Lafayette, Calhoun, Grenada, Panola, Tallahatchie and Yalobusha counties are expected to participate in the roller skating meet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Athletes can compete in three different races: 50-meter, 100-meter and scooterboard. The arena will be open from 8 a.m. to noon for athletes and volunteers to skate for free.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">&#8220;The best part of the event is seeing the athletes&#8217; smiles and happiness when competing and receiving their ribbons,&#8221; said Michael A Dupper, assistant professor of health, exercise science and recreation management. &#8220;That&#8217;s in addition to the volunteers&#8217; selfless volunteerism and joy of being a pivotal part of the games.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The event is free to attend. 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