Lee County Special Olympics
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Auburn Parks and Recreation supports Special Olympics by sponsoring teams for many of the Special Olympic events. Currently, we support athletes for basketball, bowling, flag football, golf, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field, and volleyball. Practices take place throughout the year with the help of local Special Olympics’ volunteer coaches. You must be at least 8 years of age and meet the requirements of the Alabama Special Olympic Guidelines to participate. We currently need Coaches for our Special Olympic Athletes. If you have the time and the interest to help coach these dynamic and fun-loving kids, please contact the Lee County Special Olympics Director or the State office today!
Aquatics Practice
Join us to refine your swim strokes and improve your speed. Must have basic knowledge of swimming, water skills, and respectful swimming (no splashing, spitting water, etc.). We will work on stroke refinement and speed leading up to the swim meets, to include preparation for State Games in May 2026. FREE to Therapeutic Program Participants.
Basketball Practice
Basketball is one of the top sports at Special Olympics. Players of all ages and abilities will enjoy this sport, from young players learning to handle the ball to older, more experienced players learning the strategies. Join us to learn basketball skills and participate in the State Basketball Competition! State competition is usually on a Thursday and Friday the first week in March and it is held in Montgomery. Ability to attend the state competition is required for participation. FREE.
Bowling Practice
Although Bowling does not belong to the Olympic sports, it is among the most popular sports in Special Olympics. It is a particularly beneficial sport to people with intellectual disabilities, irrespective of their age or sports abilities, since it ensures physical exercise and at the same time participation and social integration. Plus, it's great fun! Athletes will prepare for the early spring tournament and State Games. Practice will continue through May 2026 and ends with State Games. $3.50/game to be paid at AMF Lanes.
Cornhole League
Join us and learn the basics of this new Special Olympics sport. This game can be played individually, athlete v. athlete, or unified, in athlete/peer partner teams. Practices will be led by members of Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity. FREE
Golf Practice
Join us to refine your swing and practice chipping and putting. This is an instructor-led practice. Please bring your clubs if you have them or plan to rent clubs. Cost of Club Rental @ Pines Crossing Golf Course
Volleyball Practice
Join us to learn volleyball skills and participate in the State Volleyball Competition! State competition is usually on a Friday in late November or early December, and it is held in Montgomery at Faulkner University. Ability to attend the state competition is required for participation. FREE
Track and Field Practice
Join us to learn Track and Field skills. There is an area Track and Field Meet in April each year for all area school districts, and practice will continue after that for athletes chosen to attend State Games in May. FREE
**Registration is required for each sport - this includes completing health forms and release forms.**
Registration for the 2025-2026 Special Olympics Season begins August 4 and ends December 29. This enables us to plan teams and determine the number of athletes we will have at practices and competitions! Please note, if you are registering for a team sport you are expected to participate in 75% of practices and travel with the team for all tournaments/events associated with that sport.
Coordinator: Elizabeth Kaufman, Lee Co. Special Olympics Director · (334) 501-2939 · ekaufman@auburnalabama.org
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