Oct 06, 2023

The Pilot Club of Junction City have John Hagerty as a guest speaker

Posted Oct 06, 2023 1:23 PM
Pictured from left: Shelley Hopper Pilot club president elect,  John Hagerty head coach J.C. Pacesetters,  Theda Bentley Pacesetter athlete, Nichole Mader Pilot club president.
Pictured from left: Shelley Hopper Pilot club president elect, John Hagerty head coach J.C. Pacesetters, Theda Bentley Pacesetter athlete, Nichole Mader Pilot club president.

JC Pacesetter release

John Hagerty is the head coach with the J.C. Pacesetter/Special Olympics. They have about 35 athletes and 13 coaches and meet most Saturdays.

Theda Bentley, one of his athletes, also attended the meeting. They both talked about the sports or the activities they are participating in. The last outing they did was the Topeka Zoo and Gage Park.

J.C. pacesetter is a local Special Olympics team serving Junction City and Fort Riley. The program is for individuals with intellectual disabilities to compete in different sports and social events. Activities include sports, fitness, and social events.