Dothan, Ala. (WDNews) — Dothan Leisure Services is set to host the 2026 Alabama Special Olympics State Sectional Individual Bowling Competition on Friday, April 17, at Patricia Lanes.
The event will serve as a qualifying competition for the 2026 State Games, organized by Special Olympics Alabama, which are scheduled to take place at Troy University later in May.
Opening ceremonies are expected to begin at 9:30 a.m.
Officials say a total of 115 athletes will take part in the sectional competition, representing communities across southeast Alabama. Participating areas include Dothan, Enterprise, Headland, the Vaughn Blumberg Center, Mobile, and Montgomery.
The competition is organized locally through Dothan Leisure Services and the Doug Tew Therapeutic Recreation Center, which continues to support inclusive recreational opportunities for individuals across the Wiregrass.
For more information, the public can contact Dothan Leisure Services at 334-615-3700 or the Doug Tew Therapeutic Recreation Center at 334-615-3721.
