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
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Special Olympics Area 9 Contact Info
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 Office, Area 9 Coordinator
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Upcoming Events
Unified Softball
Harkrader Sports Complex, behind Christiansburg Middle School.
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. Teams play in tournaments scheduled throughout the season.
The Tuesday evenings 6:00- 7:30. The league is for players 13 and older. Players will be placed on teams of similar age and ability. Coaches and players of all skill levels are welcome.
Volunteers Sign up:
Athletes Sign up:
The Tuesday evenings 6:00- 7:30. The league is for players 13 and older. Players will be placed on teams of similar age and ability. Coaches and players of all skill levels are welcome.
Volunteers Sign up:
Athletes Sign up:
Track and Field practice
Christiansburg High School
Each Sunday Afternoon 2-4 pm
Athletes will work on fitness and skills while practice for Track and Field Events.
Note: Unified Bocce is at the same time and location. You can sign up for one or both. The groups will rotate participation.
Volunteers Sign up:
Athletes Sign up:
Athletes will work on fitness and skills while practice for Track and Field Events.
Note: Unified Bocce is at the same time and location. You can sign up for one or both. The groups will rotate participation.
Volunteers Sign up:
Athletes Sign up:
Unified Bocce
Christiansburg High School Stadium
Unified Bocce joins people with and without intellectual disabilities for a fun and fitness.
It was inspired by a simple principle: training together and playing together is a quick path to friendship and understanding.
Never played Bocce? It's easy to learn and for all ability levels!
All members of the Special Olympics community (coaches, partners, family members, volunteer groups and caregivers) are welcome to join! This activity is led by Coaches Matt and Jill Wheeler and will meet each Sunday afternoon 2-4 pm.
Note: Track and Field is at the same time and location. You can sign up for one or both. The groups will rotate participation.
Volunteers Sign up:
Athletes Sign up:
It was inspired by a simple principle: training together and playing together is a quick path to friendship and understanding.
Never played Bocce? It's easy to learn and for all ability levels!
All members of the Special Olympics community (coaches, partners, family members, volunteer groups and caregivers) are welcome to join! This activity is led by Coaches Matt and Jill Wheeler and will meet each Sunday afternoon 2-4 pm.
Note: Track and Field is at the same time and location. You can sign up for one or both. The groups will rotate participation.
Volunteers Sign up:
Athletes Sign up:
Spring Games Track and Field- Area 9
Christiansburg High School Stadium
A great day for athletes to compete in three track and field events. Noon to 5:00 p.m.
Check in begins at 11:00 a.m.
Volunteers are needed to plan and assist with the events.
Games management = assist with staging, time keeping, and other duties to run the track meet.
Note: Unified Bocce is at the same time and location. You can sign up for one or both. The groups will rotate participation.
Volunteers Sign up:
Athletes Sign up:
Check in begins at 11:00 a.m.
Volunteers are needed to plan and assist with the events.
Games management = assist with staging, time keeping, and other duties to run the track meet.
Note: Unified Bocce is at the same time and location. You can sign up for one or both. The groups will rotate participation.
Volunteers Sign up:
Athletes Sign up:
Unified Bowling League
NRV SUPERBOWL: 375 ARBOR DRIVE NE, CHRISTIANSBURG
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 February 15
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Please wear socks.
ATHLETE SIGN UP
VOLUNTEER SIGN UP*
Orientation for ALL new volunteers TBA
Weekly league at the NRV Superbowl in Christiansburg.
Thursdays, beginning February 15
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Please wear socks.
ATHLETE SIGN UP
VOLUNTEER SIGN UP*
Orientation for ALL new volunteers TBA
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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