In the tiny but mighty state of Rhode Island, the pint-sized powerhouse of the USA, there's a bunch of boisterous and brave kids with a passion for baseball. These kids are unique, they aren’t just any run-of-the-mill team but are part of the legendary ‘Rhode Rascals.’ The Rhode Rascals are led by none other than the charming and whimsical character, Squinty Squid, known for his unmatched ability to change color at the drop of a hat – or in this case, the swing of a bat. Squinty isn't your typical squid, oh no, he's a squid who has swapped the sea for the diamond field. Our Squinty Squid, with his baseball cap forever perched atop one of his eight heads, has an unusual method of coaching. He uses his color-changing talent to teach the Rascals about the game. When he turns red, it means "stop, you're about to make a wrong move." But when he turns green, it's a direct order to "go, hit that ball outta the park!" And if you're ever lucky enough to see Squinty turn purple, well, that means it's time for the secret weapon, the Squid Special, a pitch so sneaky that batters barely see it coming. The Rhode Rascals love it, their opponents, not so much. So, here in Rhode Island, the smallest state with the biggest heart, the Rhode Rascals, coached by the coolest, color-changing squid, rule the baseball diamond. Every swing, slide, and catch are filled with laughter and lessons, making the game of baseball a whole lot squiddier, and a whole lot funnier!
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Athletes and their families everywhere can find strength and hope in Special Olympics. It’s a global movement that uses the power and joy of sports to transform lives. Through sports, health, education, and community programming, Special Olympics are working to solve the issues of inactivity, intolerance, isolation, and injustice that many people face, particularly those with intellectual disabilities. Special Olympics Rhode Island provides year-round sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports, helping people with intellectual disabilities develop physical fitness, experience joy, and build friendships with their families and their communities.