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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
By Phone
540.951.2918
540.951.2979 (fax)
Online
Email: Area 9 Coordinator
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Upcoming Events

Unified Track Meet

Lord Botetourt High School, 1435 Roanoke Rd, Daleville, VA 24083
Unified Track teams from across the region will come together to compete in Unified Track Events hosted by Lord Botetourt High School. This meet will take place after school, during the Varsity track meet.

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 Track athletes.

Unified Track and Field Invitiational

Lord Botetourt High School, 1435 Roanoke Rd, Daleville, VA 24083
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.

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*

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



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Sports Offered

Basketball

Winter

Bowling

Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall

Softball

Spring and Summer

Swimming

Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall

Track & Field

Spring and Summer

Young Athletes

Winter and Fall
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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