Special Olympics North Carolina

With nearly 2,500 athletes training and competing year-round, Special Olympics Wake County is among the largest and most active in North Carolina. We offer training in 18 seasonal sports and host several local school-based competitions throughout the year.

Individuals eight years old and up can compete and Young Athletes is available for children ages 2-7.

Spring sports (March – June)
Open Registration Period – January/February

Athletics (track and field)
Basketball (team and skills)
Bowling
Gymnastics
Powerlifting
Swimming
Volleyball
Fall sports (August – November)
Open Registration Period – July/August

Bocce
Cycling
Unified golf (course play and skills)
Roller Skating
Soccer (team and skills)
Softball (team and skills)
Unified tennis (match play and skills)
Winter sports (November – February)
Open Registration Period – October/November

Alpine Skiing
Speed Skating
Snowboarding