Welcome to Special Olympics New Hanover County!
More than 500 athletes train year-round in 13 different sports and compete in local, regional and state-level events. Special Olympics New Hanover County partners with Wilmington Parks and Recreation for use of facilities and equipment. Our offices are located at 302 Willard Street in Downtown Wilmington.
If you are interested in volunteering, we would love to have your help and support. Volunteers can serve in a variety of ways: data entry, coaching, staffing events, presenting awards, registering athletes at local competitions and more. Please contact the local coordinator to get involved! Special Olympics reveals the champion in us all!
Athletes must meet the following requirements to participate:
- Meet Special Olympics eligibility.
- Have a completed and current Athlete Participation Form on file with Special Olympics New Hanover County.
- Meet minimum age requirements for the sport
Athletes are expected to attend practices for team sports and individual sports. Practices are held at least once a week at various locations depending on the sport, and competition opportunities are offered for each during the season.
Other Activities:
- Local Dances, Fall/Spring Banquets, Farm Fest, Fall Expo, Basketball Skills Day and much more.
Upcoming Events
Movie Night
Halyburton Park
4099 S 17th St., Wilmington, NC 28412
Friday, August 30 at 7 p.m.
Fall Invitational
Invitational competition in soccer, basketball, bocce and tennis
Sunday, October 6
Fall Games Expo
Legion Stadium
2149 Carolina Beach Rd., Wilmington, NC 28412
Wednesday, October 16
Young Athletes Fall Games
Young Athletes is for individuals 2-7 years-old of all abilities
Legion Stadium
2149 Carolina Beach Rd., Wilmington, NC 28412
Wednesday, October 23
Halloween Dance
Halyburton Park
4099 S 17th St., Wilmington, NC 28412
Sunday, October 27
Farm Fest Fun Day
Wilmington Christian Academy
1401 N College Rd., Wilmington, NC 28405
November- Day & Time TBA
Fall Sports Practices:
- Soccer
- Where: Field beside Fit For Fun Center (302 S 10th St).
- When: Tuesdays 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. (August 27 – October 29)
- Bocce
- Where: Inland Greens (5945 Inland Greens Dr.)
- When: Tuesdays 5:30 – 7:00 p.m (August 27 – October 29)
- Tennis
- Where: Althea Gibson Tennis Complex (3405 Park Ave.)
- When: Thursdays 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. (August 22 – October 24)
- Basketball
- Where: Williston Middle School (401 S 10th St.)
- When: Wednesdays 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. (3×3) and 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. (5×5) (August 28 – October 30)
- Flag Football
- Where: University of North Carolina Wilmington
- When: Mondays (September 16 – November 18)
- Call 910-341-7253 for more information and to sign up.
- Golf
- Call 910-341-7253 for more information and to sign up.
