MINOT, N.D. – Minot State University and Minot's Dream Catchers celebrated their fifth annual “Day at the Dome” in the usual fashion.

The two groups formed four teams and played an exciting two-inning game Monday night at the MSU Dome.

“We look forward to this every year,” said MSU head coach Brock Weppler. “I'm not sure who has the most fun between us and the Dream Catchers. I'm happy we could be a part of it again this year.”

The Minot Dream Catchers is a team comprised of special needs children, many of whom are wheelchair bound, organized by Michelle Bliven.

The “Day at the Dome” began five years ago as an idea for a class project by former MSU baseball player Justin Beahm. The event has grown in size, attracting nearly 60 Dream Catchers' players in 2010 along with 40 MSU players and coaches, but the idea of having fun remains.

The teams are divided into four teams with two two-inning games played side-by-side on the Dome floor. Each batter is allowed two at-bats, not score is taken and at the end of the each inning, the final batter gets to run the bases.

“We feel this is one of the most important events the baseball team is involved with each year and one of the most important events the MSU Athletic Department is involved with,” Weppler said.

After the game, the teams share a traditional handshake and the teams finish the day with pizza.