Welcome to Special Olympics Durham County!
More than 200 athletes train year-round in 11 different sports and compete in local-, regional- and state-level events. Special Olympics Durham County partners with the City of Durham Parks and Recreation for use of facilities and equipment. Our offices are in the Edison Johnson Center on Murray Avenue, a Parks and Recreation facility.
In-School Special Olympics Training
School-aged youth, in self-contained classes for students with developmental disabilities are offered a variety of Special Olympic sports options. Information will be disseminated throughout the school system. Contact Kristen Randall 560-1301 for more information.
Please see our Parks and Rec website for information about Special Olympics Durham County.
Learn more about our fall and winter sports!
Fall Sports Training
Partner Up, Power Up – fall 2020This 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
Athletics
Mar-Jun, Ages 8+
Sundays 5:00-6:00 p.m. @ Durham Academy Upper School
Basketball
Winter, Ages 12+
Sundays 4:00-6:00pm @ Edison Johnson or Holton Resource Center
Bowling
Mar-Jun, Ages 8+
Sundays 5:00-6:00 p.m. @ Village Lanes *Limited Space*
Buddy Sports*
Ages 3-15
Soccer (Sep-Oct) @ Herndon Park
Basketball (Jan-Feb) @ Lyon Park Community Center
*This program is run through Durham County Parks & Recreation – there will be a fee for this program.
Cheerleading
(Winter) (Ages 8+)
Sundays 4:00-5:30 p.m. @ Edison Johnson Community Center
Equestrian
Year-Round, Ages 8+
Contact Brad Glazer
Flag Football
Mar-Spring Time, Ages 8+
Contact William Clemmons
Golf
Jun-Nov, Ages 12+
Mondays 4:30-6:00 p.m. @ Hillandale Golf Course
Powerlifting
Sep-Jun, Ages 16+
Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:00-8:00 p.m. @ Durham YMCA
Rollerskating
Sep-Nov, Ages 8+
Mondays 5:00-6:00 p.m. @ Wheels Fun Plex
Soccer
(Aug–Nov) (Ages 8+)
Sundays 5:00-6:30 p.m. @ Valley Springs Park
Softball
Mar-Jun, Ages 12+
Mondays 5:00-6:30 p.m. @ Pinneywood Park
Swimming
Mar-Jun, Ages 8+
Sundays 5:00-7:00 p.m. @ Duke Aquatics Pool – Brodie Gym
Tennis
Aug – Nov, Ages 8+
Sundays 3:30-4:30pm @ Whippoorwill Park
Unified Sports
(Ages 14+)
September – Flag Football
March – Basketball
Contact Kristen Randall
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.
- Kelli Hutson
- Richard Neal
Special Olympics Durham County Sponsors
