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 6 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.

2022-23 SPECIAL OLYMPICS BOWLING, BOCCE, AND TRACK AND FIELD

ATHLETICS TRACK & FIELD PRACTICE, QUALIFIER, INVITATIONAL, AND STATE SCHEDULE

April 11th, 13th, 18, 20th, 25th, and 27th

May 2nd,4th, 9th 11th,18th, 20th, 23rd, and 25th

May 6th – Qualifier – Bedford High School 481 Northfield Rd, Bedford, OH 44146 – TIME TO BE ANNOUNCED

June 6th,8th,13th, and 15th

June 23rd, 24th, 25th – Summer State Games Columbus, Ohio @ Ohio State University – DEPARTURE TIME FROM COUNTY BOARD OFFICE 8 AM

ATHLETICS BOCCE PRACTICE, QUALIFIER, INVITATIONAL, AND STATE SCHEDULE

April 12th, 19th, and 26th

May 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st

May 6th – Qualifier – Bedford High School 481 Northfield Rd, Bedford, OH 44146 – TIME TO BE ANNOUNCED

June 7th, and 14th

June 23rd, 24th, 25th – Summer State Games Columbus, Ohio @ Ohio State University – DEPARTURE TIME FROM COUNTY BOARD

ATHLETICS BOWLING PRACTICE AND STATE SCHEDULE

April 14th, 21st, and 28th

May 5th, 12th, and 19th

June 23rd, 24th, 25th – Summer State Games Columbus, Ohio @ Ohio State University – DEPARTURE TIME FROM COUNTY BOARD OFFICE 8 AM

***Subject to change: will keep informed of changes via email/text***

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, bocce and track. We are exploring other options to expand the current program.