Special Olympics athletes from north central Kansas are preparing for their regional basketball and cheerleading competition at Junction City High School on Saturday, March 2nd. Last year, 400 athletes from multiple cities competed in the basketball and cheerleading competition.

The Junction City Pacesetter delation of 25 athletes coached by John Hagerty will be participating in the regional tournament.

The tournament will include approximately 40 basketball games plus individual skill competitions, and a cheerleading competition. Volunteers are needed to serve as scorekeepers, referees and assistants to the skills and cheerleading competitions, and to award medals and serve lunch. Volunteers can come as part of a group or individually, and should be 12 years or older. Volunteer training is offered at the event.

For specific information on volunteering contact Krystin Guggisberg at 785-531-0577 or guggisbergk@ksso.org. Volunteers can also register online at www.ksso.org/volunteer/volunteer-at-an-event/. Volunteers receive a Special Olympics t-shirt plus a meal provided by Special Olympics during their volunteer hours.