Welcome to Special Olympics Rowan County!
Sports Offered
We offer a variety of team and individual sports for Special Olympics athletes in Rowan County. Some of our sports offer a skill-building competition that assists in athletes’ progress in their sport. All Special Olympics athletes must have a completed physical before participating in any sports.
Athletics
- When is it held?
- Special Olympics Rowan County athletes have opportunities to compete at the annual Spring Games held each April at West Rowan High School and at the SONC Summer Games in May/June.
- Registration is open during the month of January. To register as an athlete or volunteer, contact the local coordinator.
Basketball
- When is it held? Practice begins in August and runs through November. We are currently seeking coaches and volunteers.
- Special Olympics Rowan County athletes have opportunities to compete at the SONC Summer Games in May/June.
- Special Olympics Rowan County offers both 3v3 and 5v5 teams.
Bocce
- When is it held? Practice is held at Ellis Park beginning in August and runs through November. To register as an athlete, please contact the local coordinator.
- Special Olympics Rowan County athletes have opportunities to compete at the SONC Fall Tournament in November.
Bowling
- When is it held? Practice is held at Woodleaf Lanes beginning in February and runs through June.
- Middle and High School students practice during the school day, while adult athletes practice in the afternoon.
- Special Olympics Rowan County athletes have opportunities to compete at the Local Tournament in April or the SONC Summer Games in May/June.
Cheerleading
- Coming late 2021 – Check back for more information
Equestrian
- When is it held? Practice is held at Saving Grace Farms beginning in June and runs through September.
- To register as an athlete, please contact coach Andi Taylor at 704-773-0202.
- Special Olympics Rowan County athletes have opportunities to compete at the SONC Equestrian Tournament in September.
Golf
- When is it held? Practice is held at Corbin Hills Golf Club beginning in August and runs through November.
- To sign up, contact coach Jenny Buchanan at 704-859-1162 or buchananj41@gmail.com.
- Special Olympics Rowan County athletes have opportunities to compete at the SONC Fall Tournament in November.
Volleyball
- When is it held? Practice is held beginning in March and runs through May.
- We are currently seeking coaches and volunteers to assist with our volleyball program. If interested, please contact the local coordinator.
- Special Olympics Rowan County athletes have opportunities to compete at the SONC Summer Games in May/June.
More news
- Hailey channels passion in new Special Olympics organizer job
- Salisbury Post: Torch Run returns to Rowan streets, raises money for Special Olympics
- WATCH: Torch Run coming through Rowan County courtesy of Salisbury – WBTV
- WATCH: Torch Run coming through Rowan County courtesy of Salisbury Post
- WATCH: Torch Run coming through Rowan County courtesy of Rowan County, NC
