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Home | Local Programs | Gaston County

Gaston County

Welcome to Special Olympics Gaston County! Special Olympics Gaston County serves nearly 400 children and adults with intellectual disabilities throughout the county. Training and competition programs are offered in 11 sports.

Volunteers make Special Olympics programs possible! Contact Ashley Anderson get involved as a coach,  or a volunteer at an event, or serve on a committee.

Upcoming Events


Committee Meeting
Every second Thursday of the month
7 – 8 p.m. at Gaston County Sheriff’s Department

News


  • RyzAb0ve Fitness Class Spring 2021
  • Newsletter update: Virtual fitness class time change
  • Spring newsletter – February 21, 2021
  • Virtual Skiing Opportunity – February 2021
  • Plunge in Place Registration Raffle
  • Plunge in Place Information
  • 2020 Coach of the Year
  • Special Olympics Gaston County Face Masks Available for Purchase

Sports Offered


Alpine Skiing

Athletics

Basketball

Bocce

Bowling

Cheerleading

Equestrian

Flag Football – Local Only

Golf

Softball

Soccer

Swimming

Unified Champion Schools

Volleyball

Young Athletes

Gaston County Calendar

Contact Information

Local Program Coordinator

Ashley Anderson
61 Central Ave.
Gastonia, NC 28054
919-323-2564
Email: gaston@sonc.net

Community Resource Director – West

Lauren Bruce
919-719-7662 x 106

VP of Community Resources

Lindsay Waldron
704-358-1935 x 161

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.

  • Jacob Huffman
  • Tracy Rikard

Resources

  • Athlete Participation Packet
  • Athlete Participation Packet - Spanish Version

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