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 VARSITY/JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL GAME SCHEDULE - CHEERLEADING Will ONLY CHEER AT HOME GAMES!

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2022, HOME 6 PM – BELMONT CO. VARSITY
FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 2023, HOME GAME VS 6:00 PM JV
THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2023, HOME GAME VS STARK CO. PUBLIC SO 6:30 PM JV
FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2023, AWAY 6 PM – TUSCARAWAS CO. 140 N Bodmer, Strasburg, Ohio 44680 – departure from CHS @ 4:45PM VARSITY
THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2023, HOME 6 PM – JEFFERSON CO. VARSITY
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2023, HOME 6 PM – MUSKINGUM CO. VARSITY
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2023, AWAY 7 PM – GUERNSEY CO. departure from CHS @ 5PM VARSITY
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2023, HOME GAME VS TUSC CO. 6:00 PM JV
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2023, AWAY 6 PM – COSHOCTON CO. departure from CHS @ 4:15/4:30PM VARSITY
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2023, HOME GAME VS 6:00 PM JV
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23rd HOME 6 PM – STARK CO. DD VARSITY
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2023, HOME 6 PM – GUERNSEY CO. VARSITY

MARCH VARSITY FUN GAMES ALL HOME

MARCH 6, 2023, FUN GAME 6PM
MARCH 10, 2023, VARSITY VS. JV 6PM
MARCH 13, 2023, FUN GAME 6PM
MARCH 16, 2023, FUN GAME 6PM
MARCH 21, 2023, FUN GAME 6PM
MARCH 24, 2023, FUN GAME CARROLL HILLS SCHOOL DAY TIME VS SCHOOL AND BOARD STAFF
MARCH 27, 2023, JIMMY’S PIZZA/BBQ 6PM
MARCH 30, 2023, ODOT 6PM
TUESDAY, FRIDAY, MARCH 10, 2023, VS. VARSITY COUGARS 6 PM
TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 2023, OR FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 2023, VS.
MONDAY, MARCH 20, 2023, OR THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2023, VS.
TUESDAY, MARCH 28, 2023, OR FRIDAY, MARCH 31, 2023, VS.

(Practice Schedules posted on Facebook)

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.