Public Safety Rallies For Special Olympics

The Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety on Sunday cheered for dozens of Sonoma County Special Olympics athletes after the team finished a bowling tournament at Double Decker Lanes in Rohnert Park.

"We're here to support these athletes — they're an important part of this community," said Chief Brian Masterson. "Public Safety is a longtime supporter of the Special Olympics."

Officers presented awards following the bowling part of the winter games. Other winter sports include skiing and basketball. Summer games that the Speical Olympics comete in include track and field, swimming, volleyball and tennis, amongst others.

Before the awards ceremony, the group recited their oath: "Let me win, but if I cannot, let me be brave in the intent."

Check out the photos of the awards ceremony to the right.

From the Special Olympics of Sonoma County: Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with developmental disabilities. In order to officially compete in a competition, participants must be at least 8 years old, however children between the ages of 5 and 7 years of age can participate in training. Our programs give our athletes continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in the sharing of gifts, skill, and friendship with their families, other athletes and the community.