Special Olympics North Carolina

Teams of five will compete to see who can pull a 30,000-pound plane 25 feet the fastest at the 2020 Plane Pull on April 25.

Test your strength!

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Make a splash for Special Olympics North Carolina at a Polar Plunge near you this winter.

Go freezin' for a reason!

From navigating ski slopes, to sprinting a track and cycling through a course, Kwenton takes the word “ability” and puts it to action.

Athlete Spotlight: Kwenton Babatunde

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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

Athletes shine this winter season

Special Olympics North Carolina athletes represented their communities in competitions throughout the Southeast in January and February. SONC Winter Games – Alpine Skiing & Snowboarding and Special Olympics Southeast U.S. Winter Games – Alpine Skiing & Snowboarding were both hosted at Appalachian Ski Mountain in Blowing Rock, NC. Special Olympics Southeast U.S. – Figure Skating featured athletes from North Carolina in Huntsville, AL.

The 2020 Triad Chill for Special Olympics NC returns to Greensboro

The Carolina Hurricanes went freezin’ for a reason and you can, too! This winter, support Special Olympics North Carolina by signing up for one of the coolest events of 2020! Take a chilly leap the Triad Chill Polar Plunge for Special Olympics NC on February 29 at Wet’n Wild Emerald Pointe in Greensboro. Learn more.

Join the Inclusion Revolution

Welcome to a new year! There are nearly 400 Unified Champion Schools in North Carolina. These schools promote acceptance, respect, and human dignity for all students. Interested in becoming a Unified Champion School? Complete the application here!