Special Olympics PA Carbon County is ready to start Floor Hockey training for the 2013-14 season, and is in need of several volunteers to help its athletes during training, as well as the day of the competition.

Training will begin on Tuesday, Nov. 19, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Jim Thorpe Memorial Hall Skating Rink, lower level. Any time volunteers are able to give is very much appreciated, and no experience is necessary.To volunteer, contact Sheri Anthony, SOPA volunteer co-coordinator, at 610-737-0469, or at

sheria@ptd.net.For more information, visit

www.specialolympicscarboncounty.com.