A pledge drive for Special Olympics Alaska, hundreds of athletes from Ketchikan, Mat-Su Valley, Anchorage, and Tanana Valley competed in figure skating, floor hockey, alpine skiing and snowboarding events for three days in March as part of the Special Olympics Alaska Winter Games. Anchorage Police Department uniformed officers support these events by giving out medals to Special Olympics athletes at the conclusions of these games and tournaments.  Officers usually volunteer their own time to attend these events.