Volunteers Needed For Fall Championships in Virginia Beach on November 6th & 7th. The event, which features nearly 800 athletes, is looking for committed individuals to volunteer for our athletes on both days.
Brrrreak out your swimsuit, Special Olympics Virginia's largest fundraiser is back! Register now for the 2022 Polar Plunge.
We'll be back on the ropes this October at Dulles Airport for the 2021 Plane Pull. Isn't that just PLANE awesome?
As of August 1, 2021, Special Olympics Virginia is implementing a three phase Return to Activity plan based on the Community COVID Rate and the status of vaccinations among our athletes and volunteers.
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Stay in TouchGet the latest updates from Special Olympics Virginia sent right to your inbox!About UsSpecial Olympics is a movement built on inclusion, where every person is accepted and welcomed, regardless of ability or disability. We are helping make the world a better, healthier and more joyful place through the power of sport.
Whether your interest is competitive or social in nature, we want you on our team. Through sports, athletes find joy, acceptance and success.
Volunteers are the backbone of the Special Olympics movement. They bring out the champion in every Special Olympics athlete.
Our coaches work closely with athletes and Unified partners to provide top-notch athletic instruction and serve as leaders, mentors, and role models.
Special Olympics Virginia is made up of 32 Area programs, organized into nine regions. Connect with your local program to get involved.
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