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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:



2026 Area 14 Basketball Tournament: Multiple Site Locations

Tournament Site Locations: Loudoun County HS, Riverside, Tuscarora, and Cactoctin


Event Times: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm. Tournament end time is subject to change depending on how many teams compete.



Event Volunteers are needed for this competition in the following roles: registration, time/scorekeepers, and referees. Referees must be at least 16 years old and able to enforce the rules of the game. Volunteer Sign Up Link: Special Olympics Volunteers: 2026 Special Olympics Basketball Tournament


For questions please email: Mike Noel or Chris Caesar

Jr. Age Unified Basketball Age 8-18

TBD
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



2026 UCS Basketball Tournament - Kenmore MS

Kenmore Middle School 200 S Carlin Springs Road Arlington, VA 22204
Our UCS Basketball Tournament, featuring our unified high school teams, will be hosted at Kenmore Middle School. We have a variety of event volunteer opportunities at this tournament, including scorekeepers, timekeepers, referees, and volunteer2cheer. Interested volunteers can sign up to volunteer.

Volunteer Link: https://tinyurl.com/2r49s7b4

Event time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Tournament end time is subject to change depending on how many teams compete.


For questions please email Margaret White or Kelly Long

2026 UCS Basketball Tournament - Marshall HS

Marshall High School 7731 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, VA 22043
Our UCS Basketball Tournament, featuring our unified high school teams, will be hosted at Marshall High School. We have a variety of event volunteer opportunities at this tournament, including scorekeepers, timekeepers, referees, and volunteer2cheer. Interested volunteers can sign up to volunteer.

Volunteer Link: https://tinyurl.com/238cvrja

Event time: 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Tournament end time is subject to change depending on how many teams compete.



For questions please email Margaret White or Kelly Long

Area 6 Basketball Invitational

Manchester High school - 12601 Bailey Bridge Rd, Midlothian, VA 23112
Area invitational offering full court traditional, half court and skills

Contact Michael Marretti at mjmarr@aol.com



2026 UCS Basketball Tournament - Woodgrove HS

Woodgrove High School 36811 Allder School Road Purcellville, VA 20132
Our UCS Basketball Tournament, featuring our unified high school teams, will be hosted at Woodgrove High School. Volunteer opportunities are only available for Woodgrove Students

Volunteer Link: Is only for Woodgrove students; please contact Greg Wolf and/or Erin Force

Event time: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm. Tournament end time is subject to change depending on how many teams compete.


For questions please email Margaret White or Kelly Long

2026 UCS Basketball Tournament - Chantilly HS

Chantilly High School 4201 Stringfellow Road Greenbriar, VA 20151
Our UCS Basketball Tournament, featuring our unified high school teams, will be hosted at Chantilly High School. We have a variety of event volunteer opportunities at this tournament, including scorekeepers, timekeepers, referees, and volunteer2cheer. Interested volunteers can sign up to volunteer.

Volunteer Link: https://tinyurl.com/5aa8mfns

Event time: 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm. Tournament end time is subject to change depending on how many teams compete.


For questions please email Margaret White or Kelly Long

2026 UCS Basketball Tournament - Broad Run

Broad Run High School: 21670 Ashburn Road Ashburn, VA 20147
Our UCS Basketball Tournament, featuring our unified high school teams, will be hosted at Broad Run High School. We have a variety of event volunteer opportunities at this tournament, including scorekeepers, timekeepers, referees, and volunteer2cheer. Interested volunteers can sign up to volunteer.

Volunteer Link: https://tinyurl.com/4r69myue

Event time: 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Tournament end time is subject to change depending on how many teams compete.


For questions please email Margaret White or Kelly Long