Volleyball
The game of volleyball is attractive to all types of players, from competitive to recreational, young and old. To play volleyball players need to acquire a few basic skills, learn a few rules, require very little equipment, and can play the game almost anywhere – from the beach to the gym.
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Volleyball made its first appearance at a state-level competition in 1975, but was not officially added to the Summer Games line-up until 1991.
- Buncombe County became the first Special Olympics North Carolina local program to send a volleyball team to the Special Olympics International Summer Games in Baton Rouge in 1983 and won a silver medal.
- Special Olympics North Carolina was represented by two teams at the 1991 International Summer Games. The Wake County Unified Sports team won a bronze medal and the Robeson County Women’s traditional team won a bronze medal.
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Sport Development Teams (SDT) are responsible for assisting with local and state level programs and competition, educating coaches and officials, and promoting active engagement among athletes throughout the year. Click here for more information. Certified clinicians supplement the SDT by providing coaches training in their community.
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