Area 26

Area 26 is made up of the following counties: Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Falls Church, Herndon, & Vienna.
Contact Us
In Person
11350 Random Hills Road, Suite 540
Fairfax, VA 22030
Fairfax, VA 22030
By Phone
703.359.4301 ext. 0
703.359.4306 (fax)
703.359.4306 (fax)
Upcoming Events in Area 26
2025 Mark Emery Memorial Golf Tournament
Westfields Golf Club
In honor of the legacy of Mark J. Emery who embodied the mission of Special Olympics. Mark is credited for his longtime dedication to this annual golf tournament fundraiser that benefits all sports programs in Area 26.
Play 18 holes at the fabulous Westfields Golf Course, Chantilly, Virginia and interact with our Special Olympic Athletes. Enjoy lunch, a steak dinner menu at the banquet, unlimited beverages during play, and silent auction, too!
Register here!
Play 18 holes at the fabulous Westfields Golf Course, Chantilly, Virginia and interact with our Special Olympic Athletes. Enjoy lunch, a steak dinner menu at the banquet, unlimited beverages during play, and silent auction, too!
Register here!
2025 Area 26 Soccer Tournament: PVI
PVI
42341 Braddock Rd
Chantilly, VA 20152
This local soccer tournament will be hosted at PVI
Event time: 9:00am - 3:00pm. Tournament end time is subject to change depending on how many teams compete.
Questions about the event, please contact our Soccer Coordinators
Event time: 9:00am - 3:00pm. Tournament end time is subject to change depending on how many teams compete.
Questions about the event, please contact our Soccer Coordinators
2025 Area 26 Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
Bronson Bierhall
4100 Fairfax Drive
Fairfax, VA 22203
Join us at Bronson Bierhall in Arlington, VA, to support our Area 26 athletes! Tickets are limited, so grab yours now before they’re gone!
Ticket Purchase Here!
Questions? Email Abby Whidden
Ticket Purchase Here!
Questions? Email Abby Whidden
2025 Area 26 Soccer Tournament: Bishop Ireton
Bishop Ireton High School
201 Cambridge Rd
Alexandria, VA 22314
This local soccer tournament will be hosted at Bishop Ireton High School
Event time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Tournament end time is subject to change depending on how many teams compete.
Volunteers are only Bishop Ireton Students.
Questions about the event, please contact our Soccer Coordinators
Event time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Tournament end time is subject to change depending on how many teams compete.
Volunteers are only Bishop Ireton Students.
Questions about the event, please contact our Soccer Coordinators
Sports Offered
Alpine Skiing
Winter
Basketball
Winter
Bocce
Spring and Fall
Bowling
Winter, Spring, and Fall
Cross Country Skiing
Winter
Cycling
Summer
Figure Skating
Winter
Flag Football
Fall
Golf
Fall
Artistic Gymnastics
Year-Round Training
Rhythmic Gymnastics
Year-Round Training
Open Water Swimming
Summer
Powerlifting
Year-Round Training
Sailing
Summer
Soccer
Fall
Softball
Spring
Short Track Speed Skating
Winter
Swimming
Winter and Spring
Tennis
Year-Round Training
Track & Field
Spring
Volleyball
Fall
Young Athletes
Winter

Pickleball
Fall
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