FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 11, 2008

MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY – Department of Kinesiology (Sports Administration)

SPECIAL OLYMPICS EVENT DEEMED SUCCESSFUL AT MISSISSIPPI STATE

 STARKVILLE, Miss. –  Mississippi State University’s Palmeiro Center served host to the Olympics this past Friday, April 11 – the District 6 Special Olympics.

MSU’s Honor Fraternity for students aspiring to work in the sports business industry (S.P.O.R.T.S.), along with members of State’s M-Club, an organization of State’s student-athletes, volunteered their time as well as gaining experience in event management and operational skills.

 "Marquase Lovings, one of our graduate students, did a great job in dealing with the elements of Mother Nature and adjusting to accommodate our participants.  We truly appreciate his patience and flexibility in providing organization, good sportsmanship and healthy opportunities for our regional Special Olympians,” said MSU Sports Administration Professor Robert Zullo. 
 
The morning-long event attracted local schools and approximately 75 athletes that participated in races, field events such as shot put and long jump, as well as tennis and softball toss and bocce. 

The District 6 Special Olympics prepared participants to compete at the state level.

 For more information on both events and registration forms contact Dr. Robert Zullo at 662-325-9281 or log on to the sports administration program website at http://www.kinesiology.msstate.edu