The Columbia College athletic department hosted the Special Olympics of South Carolina Saturday, April 25th. Athletes of all ages were on hand to participate in two one hour sessions along side Columbia College athletes in basketball, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball.

In just the first year of Columbia College and Special Olympics partnering together, athletes enjoyed sharing skills and the pleasure of one another. Freshman volleyball player Rachael Steiner said, "I have been looking forward to today all spring. I want to do this every year because we had so much fun."

Special Olympics South Carolina offers year-round sports training and athletic competition in 22 Olympic-type sports to children and adults with intellectual disabilities: Alpine Skiing, Aquatics, Athletics (Track & Field), Badminton, Basketball, Bocce, Bowling, Cheerleading, Equestrian, Figure Skating, Golf, Gymnastics, Powerlifting, Roller Skating, Soccer, Sailing, Softball, Speed Skating, Table Tennis, Team Handball, Tennis and Volleyball.

The SOSC (Special Olympics of South Carolina) 2009 Summer Games will be held May 1-3 in Columbia, SC.