NWU Softball Bowls with Special Olympians

Players and coaches from the Nebraska Wesleyan softball program volunteered with Special Olympics on three different occasions in January and February, and will do so again in April. Bowling at Sun Valley Lanes was the activity January 20 and 21, and basketball was the sport of choice February 17. Special Olympics track and field athletes will come to NWU's Abel Stadium April 23 for another fun- and competition-filled day.

About Division III's connection with Special Olympics
The Division III Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) initiated the partnership at the 2011 NCAA Convention and officially launched the partnership on August 1, 2011.  The purpose of the partnership is to enhance the lives of Division III student-athletes and Special Olympics athletes through a mutual learning experience; provide a platform for recognition of Special Olympics athletes and Division III student-athletes within their communities; and raise awareness of Special Olympics, its programs and services.