Special Olympics North Carolina News

NC to be Well Represented at 2015 World Games

North Carolina will be represented by four athletes at the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games July 25-Aug. 2 in Los Angeles. Katie Degnan (tennis), Allison Douglas (equestrian), Starr Kluttz (aquatics) and Randy Rogers (golf) will all compete as part of Special Olympics Team USA.  Numerous NC volunteers will also be in LA serving as coaches, sport managers and officials.  Additionally, officer Al Negron of Winston-Salem Police Dept. will represent NC in the 2015 International Torch Run Final Leg. Meet the team and learn more about the 2015 World Games!

SONC Athletes Succeed on the Ice!

Athletes from Dare, Mecklenburg and Wake counties hosted athletes from Alabama, Florida and Georgia at the 2015 Southeast Winter Games Figure Skating at Extreme Ice Center in Indian Trail!  Nearly 30 athletes hit the ice to display their skills.  Results are now posted.

Just Dance Challenge

Special Olympics and Just Dance, the top dance and music videogame, are teaming up to create the  Just Dance Challenge, an online fundraising promotion (through Jan. 31) to raise money for Special Olympics while spreading the message of inclusion and empowerment!  View this celebrity video for more information. Then register at esports.specialolympics.org and get dancing!

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• SONC Athletes Excel at Special Olympics Xperience Tennis Invitational
• SONC Announces 2015 Board of Directors
• SONC Athlete Council Announces 2015 Executive Officers
• Co-Directors Named to Lead the NC Law Enforcement Torch Run in 2015
• North Carolina Schools Can Register for Inclusive Program to Expand Student Leadership
• Dani Kinert Teaches All to “Live Fearless”
• SONC Athlete Plans to Give Back to the Organization
• Special Olympics North Carolina Success Stories