who are we?

Special Olympics is a year-round international program of sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. more about us

area 8 news

  • Success Story

    Carlos Miller is 29 years-old and has been an athlete for Special Olympics for 5 years. He was recruited to play basketball by his cousin, and has been involved ever since... (more)

  • Polar Plunge 2010

    The Polar Plunge Winter Festival is Special Olympics Virginia’s largest fundraiser, attracting more than 10,000 people to an otherwise deserted... (more)

upcoming events

  • little feet meet

    • date: 
      February 20th
  • track & field meet

    • date: 
      February 27th
    • location: 
      William Byrd High School
  • basketBall tournament

    • date: 
      March 7th
    • location: 
      Hidden Valley High School