BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) – Kids of all ages and skills had the possibility to work one on one with pupil athletes from the University of Mary on Saturday.

At the University of Mary Fieldhouse, it could appear like a typical observe day for pupil athletes. However, they’re taking the time to work with youngsters who’ve and don’t have disabilities. Parents like Laura Lynn Stubbs introduced her 3 youngsters after listening to about this from her daughter’s coach.

“I didn’t know exactly what to expect, but this event is awesome. My three kids are here and the student athletes from the moment we walked in they were super welcoming and so engaging,” stated Laura Lynn Stubbs, Parent.

The Special Olympics of North Dakota and Sanford Sports Performance collaborated on this concept after doing a little occasions collectively previously.

“We were just kind of talking about different things, and then we just thought U Mary would be a great opportunity to do this event being a university in town here in Bismarck,” stated Anna Roaldson, Director of Unified Champions Schools, Special Olympics North Dakota.

This is the primary 12 months of this program. All totally different sports activities groups are represented from volleyball to soccer. The U Mary athletes are glad to be part of this.

“It’s just super special to be able to connect with kids who are not necessarily able to do certain sports in their high schools or middle schools just because of their abilities. To be able to provide for them and give them a sense of sport at a level of sport they are not able to compete at,” stated Alexandria Harper, University of Mary Volleyball Player.

The athletes arrange totally different sports activities stations and have been in a position to work with youngsters on their expertise, but in addition inspired them and made them really feel essential.

“I think it is just really great to get them exposed to activity and get them introduced to sports and just give all kids a chance to experience what I would feel like is a sports camp atmosphere,” stated Mike Wagner, Occupational Therapist, and Adaptive Training Specialist of Sanford Health.

This big day is one that oldsters and their youngsters won’t neglect, even leaving some wanting towards their future plans.

“I know at least for our oldest, she’s already kind of thinking like hey, maybe I want to be serious about sports. Maybe I want to play sports in college,” stated Stubbs.

And some simply concentrate on this second and take all of it in.

This occasion is one thing Special Olympics North Dakota, Sanford Sports Performance and the University of Mary plan on doing yearly.

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