Special medals for Carley

Special Olympics Central Coast member and Umina Beach resident Carley Chapman has won several medals for her sporting achievements over the past month.

She played in her first Special Olympics State Title golf game and achieved second placing in the Ladies division, according to mother Ms Jenni Chapman.

The titles were held on Sunday, February 17, at the Royal Sydney Golf Club at Rose Bay.

"Both Carley and Gabrielle, the Ladies division winner from Sydney, were presented with their medals during afternoon tea at the club house.

On the following weekend, Carley Chapman competed in the Special Olympics State Title for swimming (short course), which was held at Kurri Kurri Aquatics Centre on Sunday, February 24.

"Carley achieved a first in 50m freestyle and 50m butterfly, as well as being fourth swimmer in the freestyle relay and helping her team into first place.

"In addition, Carley achieved second placing in 50m breaststroke, third placing in 50m Backstroke and fourth placing in the Individual Medley."

Ms Chapman said that the Special Olympics was an organisation that provided year-round sports training and competition for children and adults with an intellectual disability.

Sports offered by the Special Olympics are athletics, basketball, bocce, golf, gymnastics, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis and tenpin bowling.

Press release, 26 Feb 2008 Jenni Chapman