Special Olympics Virginia - Area 9
Serving the counties of Bland, Carroll, Floyd, Giles, Grayson, Montgomery, Pulaski, and Wythe and the cities of Galax and Radford
Volunteers
Volunteers are the backbone of the Special Olympics movement. There are many ways to help: working directly with athletes in their training as either a volunteer or coach, assisting at an athletic competition or fundraiser or serving on the Council.
Sports
We offer year round sports training and competitions in 11 different sports. These provide opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate perseverance, experience joy and form friendships with other athletes and their families.
Sports
Whether your interest is competitive or social in nature, we want you on our team. We provide year-round athletic training and competitions all at NO COST to our athletes. Anyone age 8 or older who has an intellectual disability can become a Special Olympics athlete.
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Upcoming Events
Region Swim Meet - Hollins University
Hollins University Northen Swim Center
Hollins University and Area 8 are hosting a swim meet for swimmers from the Southwest Region.
🏊♀️ Join Us for the Southwest Region Swim Meet at Hollins University! 🏊♂️
Get ready for a splashin' good time as Hollins Swim Team and Area 8 host an exciting meet for athletes from the Southwest Region!
Are you ready to make waves in the pool? Sign up now and show us what you've got! We can't wait to see swimmers of all abilities compete and demonstrate their hard work.
🔗 Sign up here: Athlete Sign-Up
🔗 Sign up here: Volunteer Sign-Up
Community Spirit: Come out and cheer on our athletes while fostering a sense of community and inclusion.
Family-Friendly Fun: This is an event for the whole family! Enjoy the energy and excitement in the pool and cheer for our swimmers.
🏊♀️ Join Us for the Southwest Region Swim Meet at Hollins University! 🏊♂️
Get ready for a splashin' good time as Hollins Swim Team and Area 8 host an exciting meet for athletes from the Southwest Region!
Are you ready to make waves in the pool? Sign up now and show us what you've got! We can't wait to see swimmers of all abilities compete and demonstrate their hard work.
🔗 Sign up here: Athlete Sign-Up
🔗 Sign up here: Volunteer Sign-Up
Community Spirit: Come out and cheer on our athletes while fostering a sense of community and inclusion.
Family-Friendly Fun: This is an event for the whole family! Enjoy the energy and excitement in the pool and cheer for our swimmers.
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