Special Olympics Delaware athletes compete in the 2025 State Bowling Tournament at Mid-County Lanes. Photo Credit: Special Olympics Delaware.
Special Olympics Delaware announced that the 2026 Special Olympics Delaware State Bowling Tournament will be held at Mid-County Lanes in Middletown, Delaware, on September 12.
Special Olympics Delaware’s State Bowling Tournament will make its return to Mid-County Lanes in Middletown, Delaware, on September 12, according to a press release distributed on September 3.
Mid-County Lanes will host the 2026 Special Olympics Delaware State Bowling Tournament throughout the day, starting at 8:30 a.m. This year’s event will bring together over 470 Special Olympics athletes and unified partners from all five Special Olympics Delaware areas across the state, according to the release.
“There’s something special about seeing the lanes filled with athletes giving their all, cheering on their teammates, and celebrating every strike, spare, and personal best,” said the Director of Sports & Area Engagement for Special Olympics Delaware, Kylie Lavelle. “As one of the largest bowling tournaments ever held by Special Olympics Delaware, this event reflects the incredible growth of our program and the enthusiasm our athletes have for competition. We’re proud to bring together so many athletes and Unified partners for a weekend that highlights achievement, sportsmanship, and inclusion.”
The event will feature competitions in singles, doubles, unified doubles and ramp and bumper divisions. There will be three timeslots for competition — 8:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. — and each timeslot will begin with an opening ceremony and close with the distribution of medals and ribbons, according to the release. The awards will be presented by law enforcement.
To learn more about Special Olympics Delaware and the event, click here.
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