West Point to host Hudson Valley Special Olympics

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(West Point file photo)

WEST POINT- The U.S. Military Academy will host the Hudson Valley Spring Special Olympics at Shea Stadium and Arvin Gym on April 20, 2024.

The event kicks off at 9:30 a.m. with opening ceremonies at Shea Stadium that continue through 5 p.m. West Point cadets will play a supporting role in volunteering to ensure all participants enjoy a successful event.

Up to 600 athletes from Orange, Rockland, Sullivan, Dutchess, Westchester, Putnam and Ulster counties will take part in organized events. This year’s Grand Marshal is Army Black Knights Football Coach Jeff Monken.

The competitive events are powerlifting, swimming, and track and field games. Omicron Delta Kappa, the Leadership Honor Society at West Point, hosts the event. Awards are distributed over the course of the day at the end of each athletic event.




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