Anna Good and Kyra Campbell have formed a close bond through the Youth Leadership Council. Now, Special Olympics Virginia is seeking the next wave of Youth Leaders to help carry the torch.
After a year and half long break from state competition, we'll be back on the fields, courts, rinks, and lanes for the 2021 Fall Championships in Virginia Beach.
Athletes swam for gold at Saturday’s regional swimming competition at the Chickahominy Aquatics Association in Richmond.
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.
We'll be back on the ropes this September at Dulles Airport for the 2021 Plane Pull. Isn't that just PLANE awesome?
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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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