This page provides information for leadership volunteers across North Carolina to keep them informed of new resources and opportunities from SONC while also sharing regular reminders on practices and policies. Visit it regularly to stay informed!
SONC Winter Sports Virtual Coach Training
Updated: 9/27/23
Registration is open for the virtual Winter Sports Coach Training on Thursday, October 12 from 7-8:30 p.m. Training will be offered in Alpine skiing, cheerleading, figure skating, speed skating and snowboarding. Coaches may take these trainings for recertification if they are currently certified in the sport. For new coaches, they must take this virtual training and an in-person training, which will be offered at a later date. Registration in advance is required and can be completed here. For questions, contact the SONC sports department at sports@sonc.net.
2024 Local Program Polar Plunge Registration is Open
Updated: 9/26/23
Calling all Special Olympics North Carolina local programs! If you are planning to host a 2024 Polar Plunge, complete this Polar Plunge Information Form by Monday, October 2. Please use this form to share your event information, so we may determine the level of support and planning we can assist you in.
You can learn more about Polar Plunges on our website at www.polarplungenc.com or reach out to your community resource director for more information.
2023 Fall Invitationals Registration Open
Updated: 9/13/23
The 2023 SONC Fall Invitational registration form is now open. Complete this form to register for any of the available fall invitationals. The form must be completed once for each attending member of your program (athletes, Unified partner, coach, HOD, chaperone) per event. Athletes may attend multiple fall invitationals. Additional information on available fall invitationals can be found on the SONC calendar and the updates page. Contact the SONC sports department at sports@sonc.net with any questions.
Note: Registration is on a first-come-first-serve basis. Invitationals may have a limit on the number of participants to provide a quality competition opportunity to the athletes.
Scheduling Additional Sport Invitationals
Updated: 8/25/23
How great is it having an entire program year calendar by the end of August? Did you add to that calendar by scheduling additional competition opportunities for your program at Leadership Summit this past weekend? We want to know who is planning on hosting invitationals not found on the calendar you received. Let us know by completing this form.