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Mecklenburg County

Welcome to Special Olympics Mecklenburg County!

Special Olympics Mecklenburg County offers community-based and school-based programs to more than 3,350 athletes participating in 19 sports, including Unified sports.  Over 2,000 community volunteers help with the year-round sports programming, serving as coaches, event staff and/or general volunteers.

Become an athlete


Special Olympics Mecklenburg 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

Cycling

Powerlifting

Volleyball

Athletics

Equestrian

Roller Skating

Basketball

Flag Football

Soccer

Bocce

Golf

Softball

Bowling

Gymnastics

Swimming

Cheerleading

Ice Skating

Tennis


Resources

Registration forms

  • Athlete Participation Packet
  • Athlete Participation Packet – Spanish Version
  • Unified Partner Registration Form
  • Unified Partner Registration Form for Minors
  • Young Athletes Registration Form

Coach and school resources

  • SO Mecklenburg County Community-Based Family Guide
  • APE Lesson Plan Ideas for Track and Field
  • APE Lesson Plan Ideas for Softball Skills
  • APE Lesson Plan Ideas for Soccer Skills
  • APE Lesson Plan Ideas for Individual Basketball Skills
  • APE Lesson Plan Ideas for Bocce
  • Cue Words and Concepts for Bocce
  • Motor Activities Training Program (MATP) Guiding Document
  • Competition and Training Notebook (General Information)
  • Developmental Bowling Tutorial
  • MATP description
  • Track and Field Description
  • Softball Skills Description

Spring Games

  • Spring Games entry forms
  • Intent to participate form
  • Athlete roster
  • Agency contact information
  • T-shirt order form


More News

  • Special Olympics North Carolina names Rachel LoCurto director for Special Olympics Mecklenburg County
  • Healthy and Active at Home: pandemic resources
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Contact Information

Local Program Coordinator

Rachel LoCurto
704-358-1935 ext. 162

Community Resource Director – West

Lauren Bruce
919-719-7662 x106

VP of Community Resources

Lindsay Waldron
704-358-1935 x161

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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  • Robin Callaway
  • Katie Carter
  • Jim Cowick
  • Johnny Daniels
  • John Gray
  • Kimberly Jones
  • Darlene Hankins
  • Sandra Hankins
  • Keith Hayden
  • Kristin Hunter
  • Ted Hula
  • Erin Keeter
  • Sydney LoPour
  • Harry Martz
  • Ginny Tracy
  • Calvin Osborne

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