Dillon shows a player where to make the in-bounds pass.

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Dillon shows his players the proper way to make a chest pass.

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Dillon teaches a player new fundamentals on the basketball court.

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Dillon teaches his players skills to succeed on the court.

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Dillon spends some time with his team off the basketball court.

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The free throw competitors line up for the main awards ceremony.

Photo: Allison Braund

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Cristina Bronson, 13, proudly displays her medal.

Photo: Allison Braund

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All competitors in the Loudoun County Special Olympics Free Throw Competition received a medal. Here, the lower division awaits the awards ceremony.

Photo: Allison Braund

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Kyle Allen, 12, grins as all of his practice pays off.

Photo: Allison Braund

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Careful concentration will land this throw for C.J. Cottom, 10.

Photo: Allison Braund

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C.J. Cottom, 10, warms up his shot for the free throw competition.

Photo: Allison Braund

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Rick Weider leaps for his free throw.

Photo: All

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Evan Sisto, 16, is excited to be competing as he takes his turn.

Photo: Allison Braund

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Ashley Hatton, 25, is congratulated by her mother Tonni Hatton after Ashley places first in the 25-meter race.

Photo: Tracy A. Woodward, Washington Post

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Three contestants in the big speed race of the day, the 777: Chad Conner, 24, Jose Maisonave, 23, and Paul Park, 18.

Photo: Tracy A. Woodward, Washington Post

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Hyelan Park congratulates her son Paul Park, 18 (both from Centreville) after Paul won his race.

Photo: Tracy A. Woodward, Washington Post

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The Special Olympics of Virginia held their winter championships for the speed skating division on Saturday at the Ashburn Ice House. Noah Kuria, 17, of Richmond, celebrates his first place victory in the Division 08-B, 111 meter race.

Photo: Tracy A. Woodward, Washington Post

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Three of the four contestants in the big race, the 777 (the seven laps speed race) get pumped before hitting the ice. From left, Chad Conner, 24, Brad Hatfield, 35 and Jose Maisonave, 23.

Photo: Tracy A. Woodward, Washington Post

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While another competitor is steadied at the starting line, Ashley Hatton, 26, prepares herself for the 25 meter speed race.

Photo: Tracy A. Woodward, Washington Post

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Skaters at the start of the 55 meter half lap race.

Photo: Tracy A. Woodward, Washington Post

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