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Find your local region and help make our community a better, healthier, and more joyful place—one athlete, one volunteer, one family member at a time.

Bocce

This page draws together bocce-related information for the 2021 Summer Series. The following materials will prepare you for bocce competitions and give you a schedule of the events.


Basketball Invitational Tournament Owen Grogan Memorial-Roanoke College

Roanoke College, Cregger and Bast Centers, Salem, VA
Unified Teams from across Virginia will compete at Roanoke College. Basketball Games 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Volunteer2Cheer! at https://tinyurl.com/volunteer2cheerSWVA

Southwest Region Basketball Tournament

Cassell Coliseum, Virginia Tech, 675 Washington St SW, Blacksburg, VA 24061
Unified Basketball teams from across western Virginia compete at Virginia Tech. Join us-http://tinyurl.com/volunteer2cheerSWVA.

Swimming--Blacksburg

625 Patrick Henry Dr, Blacksburg, VA 24060
The swimming program pairs individuals with intellectual disabilities with a partner for individualized instruction. Swimsuit is required!
Wednesdays, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
ATHLETE SIGN UP
VOLUNTEER SIGN UP*

Unified Walking Club

Uptown Christiansburg, 782 New River Road, Christiansburg, VA(Meet inside Mall Main entrance near Kirklands)
Unified Walking Club joins people with and without intellectual disabilities for a fun and fitness.

All members of the Special Olympics community (coaches, partners, family members, volunteer groups and caregivers) are welcome to join! This activity is lead by Coaches Matt and Jill Wheeler and will meet each Monday evening 6:30-7:30 pm.
Volunteers Sign up
Athletes Sign up



Jr. Age Unified Basketball Age 8-18

Christiansburg Middle School, Auxillary Gym, 1205 Buffalo Dr, Christiansburg, VA 24073
Unified Sports joins people with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team. It was inspired by a simple principle: training together and playing together is a quick path to friendship and understanding. This is the perfect place to start for younger and beginning players. Players receive more assistance and guidance as they learn new skills. Young players of all ability levels are welcome. Ideal for middle and high school students.

Each Saturday, Volunteers—partners and assistant coaches are needed.
Volunteers Sign up
Athletes Sign up

Unified Basketball Team League

BLACKSBURG COMMUNITY CENTER, 725 PATRICK HENRY DR. BLACKSBURG, VA
Unified Sports joins people with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team. It was inspired by a simple principle: training together and playing together is a quick path to friendship and understanding.
The Tuesday evening league is for players 14 and older.
Unified Basketball: Athletes and partners (volunteers) play each Tuesday, 7:00-8:30 pm. Teams play in tournaments scheduled throughout the season. (break for holidays Dec 23-Jan 2
Volunteers Sign up:
Athletes Sign up:



Danville City Feet Meet

GEORGE WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL - 701 Broad St, Danville, VA 24541
“Feet Meets” are a way for schools to engage students with and without intellectual disabilities. Students practice the sports stations at their schools for six to eight weeks in preparation for the culminating Feet Meet.

Feet Meets are school events that occur during the school day.

Time: 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM

If you have questions, reach out to Lisa Wimbush

Patrick County Feet Meet

PATRICK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL- 215 Cougar Ln, Stuart, VA 24171
“Feet Meets” are a way for schools to engage students with and without intellectual disabilities. Students practice the sports stations at their schools for six to eight weeks in preparation for the culminating Feet Meet.

Feet Meets are school events that occur during the school day.

Time: 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM If you have questions, reach out to Lisa Wimbush

Piedmont Regional Basketball Tournament

Virginia Episcopal School -- 400 V.E.S. Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24503
Get ready for an unforgettable day of teamwork, competition, and community spirit! Come cheer on incredible athletes as they showcase their skills, sportsmanship, and passion for the game, whether you’re playing, volunteering, or cheering from the stands,  everyone’s part of the team!

Join us and feel the energy on the court!

Contact Lisa Wimbush for more information

Moose Softball Tournament

Peaks View Park, 170 Ivy Creek Ln, Lynchburg, VA 24502
Traditional and Unified teams are invited to compete in this annual tournament held in Lynchburg. Registration information will be sent out in March. Contact Sara Harder if you are interested in registering a team that did not participate last year. Registration details will be sent to all Area Coordinators and 2025 team coaches.