Area 8

Soccer Team Area 8-USA Games, Orlando 2022
Area 8 is made of the following counties: Botetourt, Craig, Franklin, Roanoke and the cities of Roanoke and Salem
Contact Us
Special Olympics Area 8 Contact Info
In Person
1100 South Main Street Suite B
Blacksburg VA 24060
By Phone
540.951.2918
540.951.2979 (fax)
Upcoming Events in Area 8

Unified Track Invitational

Lord Botetourt High School
Unified Track teams from across the region will come together for an inspiring day of competition, community, and celebration of Special Olympics Unified Sports, hosted by Lord Botetourt High School.
This meet arks the culmination of an incredible season, showcasing the hard work, dedication, and sportsmanship of athletes of all abilities. It’s more than just a track meet—it's a celebration of inclusion, teamwork, and Unified Champion Schools.
Families, friends, and community members to join us in cheering on these amazing athletes as they finish their season strong.
Sports Offered

Basketball

Winter

Bowling

Fall

Softball

Spring and Summer

Swimming

Winter, Spring, and Summer
Southwest Region Recent News

Virginia Tech Recognized Nationally for Commitment to Inclusion

Virginia Tech, a Special Olympics Unified Champion School, received national banner recognition Feb. 4 for the school's efforts to provide inclusive sports for that include persons with and without disabilities. This honor is a result of meeting 10 Special Olympics’ national standards of excellence in the areas of inclusion, advocacy and respect. Virginia Tech is the first university in the state to receive this honor.
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Special Olympics Virginia Selects New President

David Thomason will take office on July 1, 2022, as Special Olympics Virginia’s President.
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Happy National Volunteer Week

As National Volunteer Week comes to an end, we want to extend a enormous thank you to each and every volunteer across the state.
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