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Home | Local Programs | Buncombe County

Buncombe County

Welcome to Special Olympics Buncombe County!

Special Olympics Buncombe County is sponsored by Buncombe County Recreation Services and serves nearly 480 children and adults with intellectual disabilities throughout the county. Training and competitive programs are offered in 11 sports and Young Athletes.

Become an athlete


Special Olympics Buncombe County offers sports training and competition for individuals with an intellectual disability ages 8 and up. Young Athletes programming is available for children ages 2-7.

Learn more about becoming an athlete

Become a volunteer


Volunteers are a vital part of Special Olympics. From helping with fundraising activities to assisting at practices, volunteers are always welcome and appreciated! Volunteers must be at least 14 years old.

Fill out our volunteer interest form

Become a coach


Coaching Special Olympics athletes may be one of the most rewarding things you do! We provide all the training necessary to help you and the athletes succeed! Coaches must be at least 18 years old.

Learn more about becoming a coach

Fall Sports Training



Partner Up, Power Up – fall 2020
This ten-week training program is a Unified program so individuals with and without intellectual disabilities can train together. It can be fully done from home with materials provided and online resources available for those who can access them. Deadline to register is August 18. See more!

Sports Offered


Alpine skiing & snowboarding

Athletics

Basketball

Bocce

Bowling

Cheerleading

Gymnastics

Powerlifting

Soccer

Swimming

Tennis

Young Athletes

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Contact Information

Local Program Co-Coordinators

Karla Furnari
46 Valley Street
Asheville, NC 28801
828-250-4265 (W)
Email: buncombe@sonc.net

Peyton O’Connor (they/them)
828-713-2083 (C)
Email: buncombe@sonc.net

Community Resource Director – West

Lauren Bruce
919-719-7662 x106

VP of Community Resources

Lindsay Waldron
704-358-1935 x161

Athlete and Family Resources

  • Athlete Participation Packet
  • Athlete Participation Packet – Spanish Version
  • Unified Partner Application
  • Athlete Season Registration

Coach Resources

  • Season Authorization Request

Global Messengers

Global Messengers are Special Olympics athletes who have been trained in public speaking to serve as ambassadors for the organization.  They can recruit potential athletes, volunteers and sponsors through public presentations. To schedule a Global Messenger appearance, please contact the local coordinator.

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