Summer Games

Due to the pandemic, this state-level event is cancelled for 2021.

The Summer Games is the largest state-level event for Special Olympics North Carolina, featuring competition in athletics, basketball, bowling, gymnastics, powerlifting, swimming and volleyball.

Raleigh has hosted the SONC Summer Games since 1995.

Athletics

Athletics competition includes events like the 100 M Run and the Long Jump.

Competition location: St. Augustine’s University at 1315 Oakwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC.

Learn more about our Athletics Program

It’s no surprise that basketball is a mainstay in the Tar Heel state. Basketball is one of the most popular sports, with 95 local programs offering it. Athletes will compete in two types of basketball competition throughout the weekend: Individual skills and 5-on-5 team full court play.

See the 2019 Fall Tournament basketball results

Bowling - Singles & Ramp

Competition location: Buffaloe Lanes Cary at 151 High House Rd, Cary, NC.

Learn more about our Bowling Program

Bowling - Doubles & Team

Doubles, Unified Doubles, Team, and Unified Team Competition location: Buffaloe Lanes North at 5900 Oak Forest Dr, Raleigh, NC 27616.

Learn more about our Bowling Program

Gymnastics

Competition location: Sonshine Gymnastics at 151 Thomas Mill Rd in Holly Springs, NC.

Please be sure to follow the Special Olympics directional arrows to the venue and take NC-55 to Green Oaks Parkway to get to Sonshine Gymnastics. This is the route suggested by Sonshine to avoid having to make any u-turns to reach the venue.

Learn more about our Gymnastics Program