Special Olympics Indiana Marshall & Starke Counties are looking to host the very first basketball tournament in Plymouth.
The first annual Jingle Jam Tournament will be held February 16 at 2923 Vanvactor Dr. in Plymouth from noon to 6 p.m. ET.
This tournament will host other Special Olympics Indiana teams from six different area counties, including two teams from Marshall & Starke Counties! There will be 5 vs 5 full court games and 3 vs 3 half court games taking place throughout the competition. Approximately 144 athletes will be competing at this event along with over 30 local volunteers participating to help make this event a success.
Participating in Special Olympics provides athletes with intellectual disabilities a chance to train and compete in an authentic sporting event. Having this tournament will also help fulfill the requirements for each team so that they may enter the Special Olympics Indiana Area Sectional Games in March. If the team advances in Sectionals, they will have an opportunity to compete at the Special Olympics Indiana State Basketball Tournament held in April at the Indiana Pacers Athletic Center.
Volunteers and Elite Donors are still needed. Email marshallstarkeso@gmail.com or call 574-935-0513 to volunteer or donate. Monetary donations may be mailed to P.O. Box 1104 Plymouth, IN 46563.
