Hart Games Special For Santa Clarita Athletes

 Over 300 athletes enjoyed the thrill of victory Tuesday at the Seventh Annual Hart Games held on a blustery day at Valencia High School.
The district ­wide competition was sponsored by the Adapted Physical Education Department of the William S. Hart Union School District and the Special Olympics, with a goal of stimulating an interest in physical activity among students receiving specialized instruction, and rewarding those who achieve.
Students from La Mesa, Rancho Pico, Rio Norte, Sierra Vista junior high schools participated, as well as students from Canyon, Golden Valley, Hart and Valencia high schools, as well as Trinity Classical Academy. The Valencia high school track team helped with equipment and provided more than 40 volunteers to ensure the success of this event.
“The best part of today was watching the great effort put forth by the athletes and seeing the joy on their faces as they competed,” said Patti Miller, Hart Games Director.
After the opening ceremonies, athletes participated in a 4 X 100 relay, 50-yard, 100-yard and 200-yard dashes, as well as 100-yard hurdles. The simultaneous field events included the long jump, high jump, shot put, softball throw, and for the first time a modified javelin throw.