There seemed to be just one prerequisite for the athletes competing in the Juneau Special Olympics bowling local games at the Pinz Bowling Alley on Willoughby Avenue last weekend — smiles.

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Although they have their own Special Olympics bowling league, on Wednesday nights it's an adult male league. Glenn invited his athletes to join in hopes to build a stronger sense of community.

The women started bowling together last year with Special Olympics Union County. “This gives me something to look forward to, it’s positivity, it’s all smiles, it’s all fun,” Scott said.