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Wake County

Welcome to Special Olympics Wake County!

Special Olympics Wake County partners with the City of Raleigh Parks and Recreation Department.  With nearly 2,500 athletes training and competing year-round in Wake County, our local program is among the largest and most active in North Carolina.  We offer training in 15 seasonal sports and host several local school based competitions throughout the year. Go freezin’ for a reason and join us at the 2020 Special Olympics Wake County Polar Plunge on March 7!

Want to become a Special Olympics Wake County athlete?

Athletes interested in getting involved should complete the following athlete interest survey (CLICK HERE).  Once submitted, you will be added to our email list, and notified at the start of each registration period for our upcoming seasonal sports.

Special Olympics Wake County Polar Plunge - March 7, 2020

2020 Special Olympics Wake County Polar Plunge
Saturday, March 7
9:45 a.m. – 11: 30 a.m.
North Hills Club, 4824 Yadkin Drive, Raleigh, NC
Sign up for the Plunge!
Resources:
  • Special Olympics Wake County Polar Plunge flyer
  • Cool Schools flyer
  • Polar Plunge sponsorship package

Local School Based Competitions

School Guide to Participating with Special Olympics Wake County

Each school year, Special Olympics Wake County invites local schools to participate in Basketball Skills (Fall) and Spring Games (Spring) competitions.  If you are a teacher, and want more information on how to register your class for one of the following events, please contact us.

Spring Training Materials

  • Trip permission form – required if an athlete will be riding on any City of Raleigh vehicles
  • Sport information – contains all of the sports and the associated training schedules/locations
  • Sport registration form – to be completed and submitted by February 26 by anyone interested in training in sports this season

Get Involved with Special Olympics Wake County

VOLUNTEERS

Volunteers are the foundation of Special Olympics Wake County, making all that we do possible!  We are currently looking for volunteer coaches, local competition event volunteers, sponsors and more!
If you are interested in coaching with Special Olympics Wake County, please complete the following volunteer interest survey.

FUNDRAISERS & SPONSORSHIPS

Since athletes never pay a fee to participate in Special Olympics, donations and sponsorships allow our program to purchase seasonal sport equipment, pay facility rental fees, purchase uniforms, and pay for travel (hotels, competition registration fees, etc.).  Contact us if you are interested in being a sponsor of our program.  We would love your support!

Sports offered

FALL (August – November)
Bocce
Golf & Golf Skills
Roller Skating
Soccer & Soccer Skills
Tennis & Tennis Skills

WINTER (November – March)
Alpine Skiing & Snowboarding
Basketball & Basketball Skills
Ice Skating (Speed & Figure Skating)

SPRING (March – June)
Athletics
Bowling
Gymnastics
Powerlifting
Softball & Softball Skills
Swimming
Volleyball & Volleyball Skills

Additional Opportunities

Green Hope High School student Caroline Le starts Abilities Dance classes that are FREE to all Special Olympics athletes and others with intellectual disabilities.  Register today to join in this great opportunity!

More News

  • View photos from the 2019 Special Olympics Wake County Polar Plunge
Wake County Calendar
Register for the Special Olympics Wake County Polar Plunge!

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Contact Information

Local Program Coordinator

Christen Winstead
2405 Wade Ave
Raleigh, NC  27607
919-996-2111(P)
Email: wake@sonc.net

Community Resource Director – East

Isabella Williams
919-719-7662 x129

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.

  • Kristine Hughes
  • Kelley Burrows
  • Judith Nutter
  • Chris Oehler
  • Darlene Merentino
  • Theara Sanders
  • Thomas Stephenson
  • Romas Gabrielli
  • Sammy Flores
  • Casey Phillips
  • Glendon Finley
  • Megan Czejkowski
  • Bryan Henry

Resources

  • Athlete Participation Packet
  • Athlete Participation Packet - Spanish Version

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