Every spring, the Watauga County Special Olympics program invites athletes from the
High Country for a countywide or regional competition that brings scores of local
athletes to this premier event. With the support of local schools and agencies,
this event draws considerable attention and may appear as the major portion of
county programming efforts. Even though this event draws the biggest numbers
of competitors, it represents a small part of what the Watauga County Special
Olympics program offers through out the year.
From August through June, weekly training sessions prepare athletes to compete at
the state and regional level in twelve different sports. Coaches also welcome
athletes who do not compete at those levels and simply wish to be more fit and
active. Recently, our program has begun offering seasonal multisport clinics to
introduce current athletes to new sports and prospective athletes to the sports
opportunities that exist. Additionally, Special Olympics recognizes the social
aspect of our sports training and enhances it regularly with dances, gatherings,
and sports events held just for fun.
Please explore this website for all the different program efforts
established to enrich the lives of our community members with special needs.
Information concerning time and place comes with more general information about
our events. Contact information has been placed throughout the website to make it
easier to follow up with any questions you may have. Come and join the fun!
