Special Olympics New York Sending 10 Athletes and Unified Partners to Special Olympics North America Golf Championship
Over 300 Athletes and Unified Partners from US and Canada Set to Compete
Fayetteville, Pennsylvania – Ten Special Olympics New York athletes and Unified partners are ready for a competition like no other: The 2025 Special Olympics North America Golf Championship.
Held in Fayetteville, Pennsylvania and hosted by Special Olympics North America with support from Penn National Golf Club, Special Olympics Pennsylvania, Golf Association of Pennsylvania, WellSpan Health, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Penn State Mont Alto, Champion Teamwear, Coca Cola, PGA TOUR, and Topgolf, this four-day event features over 300 athletes and Unified partners from 22 Special Olympics Programs in the United States and Canada.
“We are proud to have these athletes and partners representing New York State at this unique competition,” said Stacey Hengsterman, President and CEO of Special Olympics New York. “We’ll be cheering them on from home as they strive to achieve their best.”
Special Olympics NY will send 14 delegation members to the championship, including two coaches and two additional support staff. Their roster includes the following athletes and partners:
- Phil Isaacson, Athlete, Capital District Region
- Jeff Isaacson, Unified Partner, Capital District Region
- Edward O’Hearn, Athlete, Capital District Region
- Theresa Lee, Unified Partner, Capital District Region
- Michael Cardone, Athlete, Central Region
- Jacqueline Colone, Athlete, Central Region
- Ryan Goldacker, Athlete, Central Region
- Chris Bovee, Unified Partner, Genesee Region
- Missy Potter, Athlete, Genesee Region
- Aiden Gierlinger, Athlete, Western Region
Competition takes place August 25-28 with awards on August 28. Delegations will join in an exciting Opening Ceremony on August 25. Competition will be offered in traditional and Unified Sports® team formats. Special Olympics Unified Sports® brings individuals with and without intellectual disabilities together on the same team. Free health screenings for athletes and Unified partners will be available with Fit Feet (podiatry screenings) being offered on Tuesday, August 26.
For members of the media seeking interviews with athletes or Unified partners upon their return, please contact Casey Vattimo at cvattimo@nyso.org.
Questions about the Special Olympics North America Golf Championship should be directed to Rachel McQuiston, Director, Marketing and Communications, Special Olympics North America at rmcquiston@specialolympics.org.
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