The Western Region of Special Olympics New York held two events this past weekend, with Regional Floor Hockey taking place on Jan. 28 and Senior Local Bowling on Jan. 29.

Athletes from the Allegany Green Machine, Alle-Catts, Buffalo Storm, Chautauqua Lakers and Niagara-Orleans competed in floor hockey team and floor hockey skills at Frewsburg High School.  A special thanks to event director Bob Goold and to all the volunteers who helped run a great tournament.

At Thruway Lanes in Cheektowaga, athletes from Cheers Bowling, PARC, Saturday and Sunday Special, and WNYDDSO competed over three games.  Special Olympics New York would like to thank Kathy Mobarak-Miller for directing a terrific event and the New York State Troopers who presented ribbons to the athletes.