Special Olympics heading to Central New York

by Kevin Belbey (NCC News)

Nov. 10, 2010, 7:30 p.m.

SYRACUSE, N.Y. - For the second consecutive year, the Special Olympics Winter Games will take place in Central New York. Bryan Norris, the Director of Competition for the New York Special Olympics, says that Central New York was a natural fit for the games.

"We look for a community that has the ability to host our events logistically, and then we also look for the community's support," said Norris. "We've definitely gotten that and see that first hand, with he outpouring of volunteers and the financial contributions that we've received."

The six events and locations during the games are:

• Floor Hockey at the OnCenter
• Figure Skating at the War Memorial
• Speed Skating at the War Memorial
• Nordic Skiing at Highland Forest
• Snowshoeing at Thornden Park
• Alpine Skiing at Toggenburg Mountain

The Olympics begin February 4th with an opening ceremony and continue through the 6th.