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Two athletes and two coaches have been selected to be part of the official Special Olympics USA delegation for Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 this June!
See who is headed to Berlin!
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March marks Women's History Month! SONC is celebrating the contributions women have made to the Special Olympics movement.
Women's History Month
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Inclusion is #GoingAllIn on building a more inclusive future for everyone. Join the movement!
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Find your freeze in 2023 at one of our in-person Polar Plunges or take on our Virtual Polar Plunge.
Polar Plunge Season is Here!
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MEET THE BYRDS
Special Olympics Wake County athletes Pepper and Rio Byrd are identical twins. Lap after lap, their glides synchronous, the 18-year-olds mirror each other from across the skating rink.
Athlete Spotlight: Rio & Pepper Byrd
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Athletes Across the State Take Part in Partner Up Power Up

Special Olympics athletes and Unified partners across the state are participating in the 2023 spring season of Partner Up Power March 7 – May 1. This eight-week training program is Unified so both individuals with and without intellectual disabilities can train together. It can be fully done from home with materials provided and online resources available. Learn more.

Athletes Go for Gold at Spring Games

Spring Games season has arrived! Each year, local programs host Spring Games taking place March through May. Nearly 40,000 Special Olympics athletes will take part in their community’s Spring Games, many of which primarily feature athletic competition in track and field events. Learn more!

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“Champions” Movie Features Two Special Olympics NC Athletes

Bringing actors together with and without intellectual disabilities, “Champions” is the heartwarming story of a minor-league basketball coach, Woody Harrelson, who helps take a team of Special Olympics athletes further than they ever imagined. Special Olympics NC athletes Kevin Iannucci and Brad Edens star as members of the team. Read more about the two actors!

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2023 Special Olympics NC Cheerleading Tournament
Mar 25, 2023 –
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2023 Spring Partner Up Power Up Training Tuesday
Mar 28, 2023 – 6:00pm
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2023 Special Olympics NC Bowling Invitational - Dare County
Mar 31, 2023 – 10:00am
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2023 Special Olympics NC Bowling Invitational - Mecklenburg County
Apr 2, 2023 – 9:00am
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2023 Special Olympics NC Swimming Invitational - Iredell County
Apr 2, 2023 – 2:00pm
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Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer at an event near you

In North Carolina, we have many events and campaigns happening throughout the year! See if there is something happening near you by clicking here.

Fall Tournament • November 10-12 • Charlotte

The Special Olympics NC Fall Tournament returns for the first time since 2019 this November. Nearly 1,100 Special Olympics athletes will compete in seven sports at venues across the Charlotte area. We need your help to make this event one to remember!

Register to volunteer here!

Plane Pull • October 29 • Raleigh

Join us at the 2022 Plane Pull at RDU International Airport on October 29! We need volunteer help to make this event a success. Register to volunteer here!

Over The Edge • December 3 • Raleigh

Brave individuals will rappel 30 stories for Special Olympics NC on December 3 at the 2022 Over The Edge in Downtown Raleigh. We need volunteer help to make this event a success. Register to volunteer here!

Volunteer at our office or warehouse - Cary/Morrisville area

Special Olympics North Carolina regularly needs assistance at our office. If you or your group are interested in volunteering, please sign up online.  In addition to handling data entry for newly registered athletes and volunteers, we also maintain a large warehouse with almost everything needed for a sports or fundraising events. We need volunteers to assist in keeping it all in order. Groups welcomed. Please sign up online or email volunteers@sonc.net with questions.

Learn more about being a local coach or committee member

We have a local program essentially in each county of the state with year-round sports training and local events.  In addition to having sport coaches, each program has a local committee that assists the local program coordinator in all of their program needs. Click here to see what opportunities are available or contact your local program's coordinator.

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