Special Olympics North Carolina

The Triad Chill Polar Plunge returns to Wet'n Wild Emerald Pointe in Greensboro on May 1! Brrr-ave individuals can plunge into chilly waters at Thunder Bay Wave Pool or try our virtual Plunge option at home.

2021 SONC Triad Chill set for May 1

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Join the SONC sport staff, Sport Development Team members and veteran coaches for live discussion forums via Zoom in March and April.

Virtual Coach Forums

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Keep active and healthy while at home by checking out these resources!

Healthy and Active at Home

In a typical year, Laura would be training to compete in basketball, in person. This year, she has been resourceful in sticking to a regular training regimen alongside her family.

Athlete Spotlight: Laura Vernon

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SONC seeks to build better, healthier communities through a more holistic approach to health, fitness, nutrition, and inclusion.

A Focus on More Inclusive Health

Partner Up Power Up springs into week six

More than 10,000 Special Olympics NC athletes and Unified partners are taking on Partner Up Power Up this spring! The Unified fitness training program kicked off March 2 and will continue through May 14. Thanks to this week’s sponsor, QuikTrip, for their support!

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2021 Triad Chill

The 2021 Triad Chill Polar Plunge returns to Wet’n Wild Emerald Pointe in Greensboro on May 1. This year, we’re making waves by plunging into Thunder Bay Wave Pool! Don’t want to attend in person? Even more brrr-ave individuals can show their support for Special Olympics NC this year by participating in the virtual Plunge option!

Kristine Hughes named first Athlete Technical Delegate

Congratulations to Kristine Hughes, Special Olympics Wake County athlete and Special Olympics NC Athlete Manager! Kristine will be the first Special Olympics athlete to serve as an Assistant Technical Delegate in a World Games. She will serve as a volleyball Assistant Technical Delegate at the 2023 World Games in Berlin.

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