March 29, 2016 (Album1, Album2, Album3) - March 23, 2016, Shelbyville ISD hosted the 1st Annual Shelbyville Dragons Special Olympics Track and Field Meet. There were athletes from: Timpson, Joaquin, Center, Sabine County, and Shelbyville.All Special Olympians
All of the athletes competed in a walking/running event and a field event.
Three teams also competed in the 4X100 Relay with Shelbyville teams coming in 1st and 2nd, and Sabine County came in 3rd. The gold medal Relay time was 1:12:94, Silver medal winners had a time of 1:14:15, and the Bronze winners had a time of 1:14:83.
Other running events included: 10 M Assisted Walk, 50 M Assisted Walk, 400 M Walk, Girls 50 M Dash, Boys 50 M Dash, and the Boys 100 M Dash. Field events included: Girls Tennis Ball Throw, Boys Tennis Ball Throw, Girls Softball Throw, Boys Softball Throw, and the Boys Mini Javelin Throw.
All athletes participating were from age 8 to high school. Timpson brought 2 athletes and won 3 gold medals, and one silver medal. Joaquin Brought 5 athletes and won 4 gold medals, 5 silver medals, and 1 bronze medal. Center brought 5 athletes and won 4 gold medals, 2 silver medals, and 3 bronze medals. Sabine County brought 7 athletes and won 8 gold medals, 4 silver medals, and 4 bronze medals. The home team Shelbyville Dragons had 13 athletes and they won 10 gold medals, 13 silver medals, and 3 bronze medals.
All athletes, coaches and volunteers enjoyed hamburgers and hotdogs which were cooked by Farmers State Bank and Shelbyville Lions Club, and sacked up by countless volunteers.
It was a great day for all that participated. A huge thank you to the cookers, countless volunteers, Shelbyville High School athletes, sponsors, and all the schools who participated and helped make this event happen. We look forward to making this an annual event which continues to grow from year to year.
