Special Olympics Pennsylvania, Region 3 – Lycoming is holding the 3rd Annual Magic Hands Bocce Invitational. This tournament is in remembrance and in honor of Chris “Magic Hands” Boyce who excelled in Bocce while competing with Special Olympics Pennsylvania.

Athletes and their Unified Partners from the following Special Olympics programs from surrounding counties will be showcasing their skills: Lycoming, Northumberland/Snyder, and Bradford/Sullivan.

Sunday, September 8, 2024
Williamsport Area High School
Opening Ceremony begins at 9:00 a.m.
Award Ceremonies for athletes to receive their medals will follow competition.

Partnerships making the event possible include Williamsport Area High School providing a beautiful venue, and Lundy Warehousing for the donation and logistics related to the three bocce courts that will be built for competition.

Volunteers are needed to assist with scorekeeping during the hours of 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., with registration beginning at 8:00 a.m. Individuals, community groups or sports teams can contact M. Feif Gallagher at 302.540.6562 for information or to pre-register.

The mission of Special Olympics PA is to provide year-round sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community.

All training and competition opportunities are provided free of charge to the athletes and their families, enabling everyone to experience the benefits of Special Olympics that extend well beyond the playing field.