Special Olympians were joined by coaches, City officials, contractors and business officials this afternoon (March 17) for the official groundbreaking ceremonies for the Special Olympics Bocce Complex. The facility will be located off Mount Rushmore Road near the parking lot of the old Memorial Park tennis courts.

Various groups held official dirt-tossing ceremonies at the event. More than 600 Special Olympians in the area participate in the sport, which is growing in popularity in America. The complex will be available for public use as well as by the Special Olympians.