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Home | Local Programs | New Hanover County

New Hanover County

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:

  1. Meet Special Olympics eligibility.
  2. Have a completed and current Athlete Participation Form on file with Special Olympics New Hanover County.
  3. 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.


Partner Up Power Up

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. See more!

Thanks to our sponsors:


Sports Offered

Athletics

Basketball

Bocce

Bowling

Cheerleading

Cycling

Equestrian

Flag football

Golf

Powerlifting

Soccer

Softball

Swimming

Tennis

Volleyball


Fall schedule:

  • Cycling: Monday nights 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. parking lot at Legion Stadium (location may change)
  • Unified Flag Football: Monday nights 6 p.m. – 7  p.m. at UNCW
  • Soccer Team: Tuesday nights from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. in the outfield of softball field at MLK Center
  • Soccer Skills: Tuesday nights from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. in the outfield of softball field at MLK Center
  • Bocce: Tuesday nights 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. at Inland Greens
  • Softball Team: Wednesday nights 6 p.m. – 7 p.m., softball field at MLK Center
  • Tee-Ball: Wednesday (subject to change) nights 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. softball field at MLK Center
  • Tennis: Thursdays 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. at Empire Park
  • Golf: Each golfer and partner pair plan their own time to go (dependent on if I find new golf coaches)
  • Skiing/Snowboarding: Must have prior knowledge- date TBD
  • Young Athletes Session: There will be exercising, skills games and more! Thursdays from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. (subject to change)
New Hanover County Calendar

Contact Information

Local Program Coordinator

Brooke DeAmaral
302 Willard Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
910-341-5876 (W)
Email: newhanover@sonc.net

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.

  • Stephanie Abel
  • Mark Allen
  • Hilary Duckett
  • Richard S. Hansen
  • Tony Hewitt
  • Ruth Hochstrasser
  • Ian Lerch
  • Andro Keck
  • Anthony Ray
  • James Reilly
  • Lynette Richardson
  • Natalie Robins
  • Emmie Stanley
  • Dustin Templeton

Resources

  • Athlete Participation Packet
  • Athlete Participation Packet - Spanish Version

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