Lincoln County Roadrunners "Special Olympics of Missouri"

Lincoln County Roadrunners "Special Olympics of Missouri" The State Motto of Special Olympics is Let me win, but if I cannot win,let me be brave in the attempt What is important is striving, rather than winning.

The Lincoln County Roadrunners' program was founded and formed in 1993 by Ralph Coose. He organized, volunteered as a coach, held practices at Clonts Field in Troy for eight disabled individuals, including three wheelchair athletes in Track & Field events. The first competition was held at Fort Leonard Wood and all athletes came home with either a Gold or Silver medal in respective sporting events

on the field; including 50/100 meter run, baseball or tennis ball throws, wheelchair straight or slalom races, and standing long jump. In 1994, Jan Bettencourt and Kathy Bopp, along with her husband, Terry took over leadership of the Roadrunners. Over the next six years the program added soccer, softball, basketball, and golf to the program, creating year-round activities. With the help of Sam Gilliland, Pro Golfer at Royal Oaks Country Club, a golf team was formed in 1996 to not only compete at skills level, but partners were provided for advanced athletes to compete in 9-hole and 18-hole area and state tournaments. Eventually all sports were competing at area, regional, district and state levels. In 2006 Kathy and Terry Bopp retired and in 2009 Roger Kiesey became Co-Director, while at the same time softball was eliminated from the Lincoln County curriculum because of scheduling conflicts. Training is all important in Special Olympics and in Lincoln County we have a dedicated group of coaches, assistants and buddies who train athletes. Without this training, the events would be one-day gala festivals rather than the culmination of months of preparation. All athletes must complete medical forms and releases prior to participation in sporting events. Coaches, volunteers and partners must all go through screening prior to entering the training program. Special Olympics is not concerned with size, speed or strength. The courage that brings the athletes to the starting line is honored more than the skill that carries them to the finish. The State Motto of Special Olympics is "Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt."

06/24/2026

**ATTENTION GOLFERS** there will be no practice tonight due to the range ball picker being broken so we will not have any golf balls to use. Hopefully it will be back up and running by next week!

06/17/2026

FLAG FOOTBALL
Practice canceled for 6-17-26
See everyone next week

Some of our athletes showing off their skills!
06/17/2026

Some of our athletes showing off their skills!

06/17/2026

Due to the forecast for storms tonight, skills golf will be canceled. Hope to see everyone next week!

Edited to add more pics!!!Shouting a huge WAY TO GO to our soccer team!! 3rd place at State today!! This group has imp...
06/13/2026

Edited to add more pics!!!

Shouting a huge WAY TO GO to our soccer team!! 3rd place at State today!!
This group has improved so much as the season has gone on! They are just an amazing group!
Check out these amazing smiles!

06/09/2026

FLAG FOOTBALL PRACTICE IS CANCELLED FOR WEDNESDAY JUNE 10 DUE TO THE HEAT ADVISORY. SEE EVERYONE NEXT WEEK

06/09/2026

Due to the heat advisory and the potential weather golf will be canceled Tuesday and Wednesday nights.

06/07/2026

We are looking for a couple of unified partners for our softball team. Basic softball knowledge is all that is required. No out of pocket for you. If you are a High School athlete in need of A++ hours we can help! Must be able to pass a Class A back ground check. Open to male or female 15-up we’ve had players that were teens, in their 20’s in their 50’s! We are trying to fill two teams this year and just need a couple more!! Practice is once a week in Troy on Friday night. We have just a couple of tournaments, one in July, possibly one in August and one in October. Please reach out if you are interested!!

06/05/2026

Reminder First Softball Practice is Tonight, Friday, June 5! See you at 6:00 pm at Knight’s of Columbus in Troy. Everyone is welcome! We hope to have a couple teams again!!

Soccer Tournament Info Saturday June 13, 2026Lou Fusz Sports Complex 2155 Creve Cour Miññ RdSt Louis. MO 63146Please ar...
06/03/2026

Soccer Tournament Info

Saturday June 13, 2026

Lou Fusz Sports Complex
2155 Creve Cour Miññ Rd
St Louis. MO 63146

Please arrive 45 minutes early to get you jersey and warm up

Game 1 Field B. 10:45
Game 2.Field B. 12:15
Game 3 Fielf B. 1:45

Good luck to our Soccer team

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Troy, MO
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