Special Olympics North Carolina is largely organized by county. We are very excited that nearly half of those counties/local programs will be hosting a local Spring Games event as we steadily return … [Read more...] about 2022 Spring Games
Sports and Competitions
She Sticks the Landing
The idea of leaping through the air or balancing on a beam can seem intimidating to some, but for Special Olympics Mecklenburg County athlete Lexi Stern, 23, a fearless gymnast is what she has always … [Read more...] about She Sticks the Landing
The Bigger the Goal
Underneath the shadow of a towering basketball hoop, players narrow in on the 10-inch diameter of the hoop, separating them from a miss and a goal. Special Olympics Union County athlete Micah … [Read more...] about The Bigger the Goal
Fall Invitational Games Management Team Interest Form
Slowly returning to in-person training schedules throughout the summer, Special Olympics NC athletes are anticipating participation in various sports invitationals throughout North Carolina during the … [Read more...] about Fall Invitational Games Management Team Interest Form
Mind, Body and No-Bake Desserts
Without even an exchange of words, Laura Hayward’s soul can be heard singing. A contagious smile and a kindhearted demeanor are but two of the complimentary components that define this Special … [Read more...] about Mind, Body and No-Bake Desserts
Fruits of Labor
Special Olympics Mecklenburg County athlete and Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC) Global Messenger Jim Cowick has been enthusiastically logging in to SONC’s Partner Up Power Up at-home fitness … [Read more...] about Fruits of Labor
Three’s Company
Dare County, the easternmost county in North Carolina, is a summertime hub for beachgoers and adventurists alike. Year-round, Outer Banks residents embrace a close-knit, coastal community. Sandy Pace … [Read more...] about Three’s Company
Powering Up – The Vernon Family
Laura Vernon has been active in the Special Olympics movement since she was two years old. After relocating from Virginia to Greensboro, North Carolina, nearly three years ago, Laura’s parents, Teena … [Read more...] about Powering Up – The Vernon Family
Lorenzo of All Trades
To compete in any sport, the skills an athlete must master are wide-ranging. Without an understanding of proper technique, accuracy fails. Without proper training and conditioning, there is no … [Read more...] about Lorenzo of All Trades
Special Olympics North Carolina Summer Games support
We need YOUR help! June 3-5 Various Raleigh locations The 2022 Special Olympics North Carolina Summer Games will showcase the talents of athletes from across North Carolina competing … [Read more...] about Special Olympics North Carolina Summer Games support
