Area 9
Area 9 is made of counties of Bland, Carroll, Floyd, Giles, Grayson, Montgomery, Pulaski, and Wythe and the cities of Galax and Radford
Contact Us
In Person
1100 South Main Street Suite B
Blacksburg VA 24060
Blacksburg VA 24060
By Phone
540.951.2918
540.951.2979 (fax)
540.951.2979 (fax)
Online
Email: Area 9 Coordinator
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Upcoming Events
Unified Bowling League
NRV Superbowl, 375 Arbor Dr NE, Christiansburg, VA
Unified Sports welcomes players with and without disabilities. All sports practice and play each week!
Weekly league at the NRV Superbowl in Christiansburg.
Thursdays, beginning Sept 18 (no bowling on Thanksgiving)
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Please wear socks.
ATHLETE SIGN UP
VOLUNTEER SIGN UP
Weekly league at the NRV Superbowl in Christiansburg.
Thursdays, beginning Sept 18 (no bowling on Thanksgiving)
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Please wear socks.
ATHLETE SIGN UP
VOLUNTEER SIGN UP
Unified Walking Club
Uptown Christiansburg Mall, 782 New River Rd. Christiansburg, VA
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
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
Blacksburg Aquatic Center, 625 Patrick Henry Dr. Blacksburg, VA,
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*
Wednesdays, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
ATHLETE SIGN UP
VOLUNTEER SIGN UP*
Unified Volleyball League
Blacksburg Community Center 725 Patrick Henry Drive, Blacksburg, VA
Unified Sports welcomes players with and without disabilities.
It was inspired by a simple principle: training together and playing together is a quick path to friendship and understanding.
All sports practice and play each week!
Athletes sign up: https://tinyurl.com/athlete9area
Volunteers sign up: https://tinyurl.com/volunteer9area
Unified Volleyball League. Ages 14 and older. Tuesdays, 7:00pm–8:30pm at Blacksburg Community Center on Patrick Henry Drive.
It was inspired by a simple principle: training together and playing together is a quick path to friendship and understanding.
All sports practice and play each week!
Athletes sign up: https://tinyurl.com/athlete9area
Volunteers sign up: https://tinyurl.com/volunteer9area
Unified Volleyball League. Ages 14 and older. Tuesdays, 7:00pm–8:30pm at Blacksburg Community Center on Patrick Henry Drive.
Unified Bocce
St. Mary's Catholic Church, 1205 Old Mill Rd. 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.
Uninified Bocce is a fun sport suitable for any skill level. Practices are SUNDAY AFTERNOONS 2:00-4:00 p.m. - Meet behind the church.
Volunteers Sign up:
Athletes Sign up:
Uninified Bocce is a fun sport suitable for any skill level. Practices are SUNDAY AFTERNOONS 2:00-4:00 p.m. - Meet behind the church.
Volunteers Sign up:
Athletes Sign up:
We actively update our Facebook page with up to date events and information.
Sports Offered
Alpine Skiing
Winter
Basketball
Winter
Bowling
Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall
Softball
Spring and Summer
Swimming
Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall
Track & Field
Spring and Summer
Volleyball
Fall
Young Athletes
Winter and Fall
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