
2023 State Summer Games
Special Olympics
What is Special Olympics?
Special Olympics is a year-round program of athletic training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
Carroll County Special Olympics offers training and competition opportunities in 7 different sports. with local, area, and state-level competitions throughout the year as well as opportunities for athletes to compete at the national and international levels.
Who is eligible to participate in Special Olympics?
Any person eight years of age or older who is identified as having an intellectual disability by an agency or a professional in any given local area is considered eligible for Special Olympics.
Get Involved - Become a Volunteer!
Volunteers are the backbone of the Special Olympics. They are coaches, trainers, officials, event organizers, fundraisers and managers. They can also be unified partners—playing alongside athletes or fans cheering in the stands. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Penny Hodgson, Local Coordinator - 330-627-6555.
Thank you for your support!
ALL PRACTICE TIMES AND DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO WEATHER, SICKNESS, ETC. ALL CHANGES WILL BE NOTIFIED VIA EMAIL AND ONE CALL
23-24 BOWLING PRACTICES SCHEDULE
Bowling First Practice Friday, November 10th
AM Bowling 10AM -11:30 AM
PM Bowling 12AM-1:30 PM
Practice at: Minerva Bowling Alley
917 E Lincolnway, Minerva, OH 44657
23-24 Varsity Basketball Practice Schedule
Varsity Basketball First Practice Tuesday, October 17th
5PM – 6:30PM
Practices at: Old YMCA Gym above Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry
320 Moody Ave SW, Carrollton, OH 44615
*STARTING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH, THE JV TEAM WILL BE PRACTICING WITH THE VARSITY ONCE PER WEEK EVERY TUESDAYS
23-24 Junior Varsity Basketball Practice Schedule
Jr. Varsity First Practice Monday, October 16th
5PM – 6:30PM
Daily Practices at: Carroll Hills School Gym
2167 Kensington Rd NE, Carrollton, OH 44615
*STARTING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH, THE JV TEAM WILL BE PRACTICING WITH THE VARSITY ONCE PER WEEK EVERY TUESDAYS
Tuesday Practices at: THE OLD YMCA GYM ABOVE LOAVES & FISHES FOOD PANTRY
320 Moody Ave SW, Carrollton, OH 44615
23-24 Cheerleading Practice Schedule
Cheerleaders First Practice Monday, October 16th
5PM – 6:30PM
Practices at: CARROLL HILLS SCHOOL
2167 Kensington Rd NE, Carrollton, OH 44615

Special Olympics Coordinator
Penny Hodgson
540 High St. NW - P.O. Box 429
Carrollton, Ohio 44615
Office: 330-627-6555
Cell: 330-432-1879
Fax: 330-627-4115
phodgson@carrollcbdd.org
Carroll County Special Olympics is funded solely from donations and fundraising efforts. Funds are used for new equipment and equipment maintenance, travel expenses, athlete experiences and other expenses needed to provide athletes with the best possible experience. We offer bowling, basketball, cheerleading, golf, volleyball, bocce and track. We are exploring other options to expand the current program.
Downloadable PDFs

2023-2024 Season Sign Up Sheet

Athlete Registration Forms

Athlete Medical Release Form

Athlete Informational Sheet

Volunteer Class B form
Basketball Game Schedule
2023/24 VARSITY BASKETBALL GAME SCHEDULE
LOCATION OF GAMES WILL BE ANNOUNCED BY THE END OF OCTOBER
Tuesday, November 14th @ 6:00pm – Home Vs. Muskingum Co. | Tuesday, January 9th @ 6pm – Away Vs. Guernsey Co. |
Thursday, November 30th @ 6:30pm – Away Vs. Tuscarawas Co. 140 N Bodmer Ave, Strasburg, OH 44680 leave time 5:15pm with arrival time 6pm | Tuesday, January 23rd @ 7pm – Away Vs Guernsey Co. 1400 Deerpath Dr., Cambridge, OH 43723 leave time 5pm with arrival time 6:30pm |
Friday, December 1st @ 6:30pm – Home Vs. JV team | Tuesday, January 30th @ 6:30pm – Home Vs. Jefferson Co. |
Thursday, December 7th @ 6:30pm – Home Vs. Holmes Co. | Tuesday, February 13th @ 6:30pm – Away Vs. Jefferson Co., 905 Market St, Steubenville, OH, leave time 5pm with arrival time 6pm |
Tuesday, December 12th @ 6pm – Away Vs. Holmes Co., 8141 East Jackson St. Holmesville, OH 44633, leave time 4pm with arrival time 5:30pm | Tuesday, February 22nd @ 6:30pm – Home Vs. Jefferson Co. |
Thursday, December 14th @ 6:30pm – Away Vs. Coshocton Co, 23720 Airport St., Holmesville, OH 44633, leave time 4:15pm with arrival time 6pm | ***MARCH MADNESS GAMES TO BE ANNOUNCED*** |
*2 GAMES PER WEEK FOR VARSITY DURING MARCH MADNESS DD AWARENSS MONTH
2023/24 JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL GAME SCHEDULE
ALL HOME GAMES WILL BE HELD AT CARROLL HILLS SCHOOL - 2167 Kensington Rd NE, Carrollton, OH 44615
Friday, December 1st @ 6:30pm – Home Vs. Varsity team | Tuesday, February 13th @ 6:30pm – Home Vs. Coshocton Co. |
Saturday, January 20th @ 11:00am – Away Vs. Muskingum Co., 831 Matthews St. Zanesville, OH 43701, leave time 9:00am. Pizza party to follow hosted by Muskingum Co. ball team! | Tuesday, February 20th @ 6:30pm – Home Vs. Belmont Co. |
Tuesday, February 6th @ 6:30pm – Home Vs. Tuscarawas Co. | ***MARCH MADNESS GAMES TO BE ANNOUNCED*** |
The coaches decided to play 1 away game with JV team so they could have the experience of traveling to an away game like the Varsity team.
*1 GAME PER WEEK FOR JUNIOR VARSITY ON FRIDAYS DURING MARCH MADNESS DD AWARENSS MONTH
DATES MAY CHANGE DUE TO INCLIMENT WEATHER, ILLNESS, SCHEDULING CONFLICTS, ETC. BY EITHER TEAM. ONE CALL AND EMAIL NOTIFICATIONS WILL BE SENT
Special Olympics Cheerleading
Dec 15th, 2022
Special Olympics Bowling
Dec 15th, 2022
Special Olympics BOCCE
Nov 16th, 2022
Special Olympics Basketball
Nov 16th, 2022
Special Olympics Track
Jul 30th, 2022
Special Olympics Golf
Aug 30th, 2022