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Swimming

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


Event Dates
We will continue to update event dates and locations as the information becomes available.

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:



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 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



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*

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.

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

Richmond Little Feet Meet

Huguenot High School - 7945 Forest Hill Ave. Richmond, VA 23225
“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: 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM

(PreK - 5th Grade)

Rain Date: Friday, March 27th

If you have questions reach out to Pam Mines

Henrico County Middle School Unified Basketball League Championship Game

Deep Run High School- 4801 Twin Hickory Rd. Glen Allen VA 23059
Come out and support the Henrico County Middle School's Unified Basketball League Championship Game!

Time: 10:00am-11:30am

Bring your friends, and cheer on the players, and have a great time!

If you have questions reach out to Pam Mines

2026 Park View Feet Meet (Hosted at Claude Moore Park)

Claude Moore Rec Center (Field #6) 46105 Loudoun Parks Lane Sterling, VA
Feet Meets” is a way for preschools to high schools to engage students with and without intellectual disabilities. Students practice the sports stations at their schools for six - eight weeks in preparation for the culminating Feet Meet.

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


Rain Date: April 8th


Event Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm


If you have questions or would like to register, please email or call Margaret White or Kelly Long

Colonial Heights Feet Meet

Colonial Heights Middle School - 500 Conduit Rd, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
“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: 10 AM - 12:00 PM

Rain Date: April 9th

If you have questions reach out to Sara Harder