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On Sunday, February 11, 2001, Northern Virginia Special Olympics hosted a Special Olympics Invitational Basketball Tournament. Over 400 Special Olympic athletes participated in full court games, half court games and individual skill competitions. Events were held at Edison High School and Twain Middle School both in the Franconia/Alexandria area of Fairfax County, Virginia. Athletes came from the Fredericksburg area, Prince William County, Loudoun County, Fairfax County, Fairfax City and Arlington County to participate in this division tournament for the North Section of Special Olympics Virginia. Individual game scores are included in the bracket section of this site.

Competition was fierce and athletes showed that their skills are continuing to improve due to additional practice and training. It is obvious that our coaches are doing a great job in working with our athletes.

The tournament was a great success thanks to the efforts of our volunteer management team and the many people who volunteered their time to help with this event. Volunteers come from the Catholic University Law School, the Fort Myer Military Police Company, the Cardinal Referee Association and the Northern Virginia Special Olympics family. Everyone is looking forward to the Regional Tournament to be held at South Lakes High School and Langston Hughes Middle School on Sunday, February 25, 2001. See you there!

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