Posted on February 13, 2009 - by Blackhawk Staff Writer

McCall Hosts Worldwide Guests

The Special Olympics World Winter Games descended on Idaho in the month of February. The games featured over 2000 athletes from all over the world. Athletes were eager with anticipation of new experiences and spirited with alluring luster of gold medals.

McCall was one of the Idaho communities which hosted events during the World Winter Games. Athletes competed in snowshoeing at our own beautiful Ponderosa State Park.

The athletes, many of which trained on sand in their home countries and had never been on snow before, marveled at competing on the “real white stuff.” McCall enjoyed welcoming the delegations from Canada, Venezuela, Somalia and Bahrain to name a few. Thank you Special Olympians for the opportunity to put out the welcome mat. Please visit us again soon.

Blackhawk on the River real estate in McCall Idaho would also like to extend a warm welcome to our state athletes who will be competing here in McCall for the annual State Winter Games March 6th through 8th. The gentleman pictured here is Kirk Grogan, Idaho athlete and Special Olympics Global Messenger (photographed at a previous games at Tamarack Resort.) We look forward to seeing him in McCall in March. Also pictured is a shot of the Law Enforcement Torch Run, which helped kick off ceremonies for the World Games in McCall.

For information about Special Olympics of Idaho please visit www.idso.org.