
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.
The Carroll County Special Olympics Cougar’s Spring/Summer online fan store through Pieces with Purpose is open for business! We have COOL, new, and updated apparel and accessories for the summer months. We will be adding a few new items throughout the season, so keep an eye out for them. Our program will receive a portion of the sales, so show your support today 😊
The fan store link is: carrollcountycougars.itemorder.com
Thank you for your support!
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 – Registration starts at 8:00 AM
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 – Sons of Italy, 3348 Belmont St., Bellaire OH 43906 – Registration is at 9:30 AM
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.
Downloadable PDFs

2022-2023 Season Sign-up Sheet

Athlete Registration Forms

Athlete Medical Release Form

Volunteer Class B form
Special Olympics Golf
Aug 30th, 2022
Special Olympics Track
Jul 30th, 2022
Special Olympics Basketball
Nov 16th, 2022
Special Olympics BOCCE
Nov 16th, 2022
Special Olympics Bowling
Dec 15th, 2022
Special Olympics Cheerleading
Dec 15th, 2022