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.
Sports Offered
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.
- Dean Hall
- Kelli Hutson
- Richard Neal
Special Olympics Durham County Sponsors
