YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) — The Eastern Michigan University rowing team hosted a kayaking event as part of the Special Olympic State Fall Games Sunday, Sept. 25, at its boathouse in Ypsilanti. The event was an opportunity for the team to give back to the local community and teach kids the sport of rowing and kayaking in a safe and fun environment.
This marked the first time the Special Olympics has offered kayaking in its State Fall Games lineup, and the Eagles jumped at the opportunity to host the event. The State Fall Games consists of state finals competitions in cycling, flag football, golf, soccer, softball, and kayaking, and featured over 1,600 athletes competing.