Lee County Special Olympics
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!
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. Athletes will prepare for the early spring basketball tournament. Participation in the tournament is required to be on the basketball team. Tournament is March 4-5, 2027 and it will be held in Auburn this year! 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. $4/game to be paid at AMF Lanes.
Golf Practice
Join us for an afternoon of golf! Open to all levels, this practice will teach you the basics and help you refine your skills. Work with our coach and volunteers to learn more about the sport. If you have clubs please bring them with you. Cost of Club Rental @ Pines Crossing Golf Course
Volleyball Practice
Volleyball is a sport that’s great for most athletes – you must be able to move around the courts independently and stand for long periods of time. Participation in the tournament is required to be on the volleyball team. The state tournament is Friday, December 4th, 2026 and it will be held in Auburn this year! FREE
**Registration is required for each sport - this includes completing health forms and release forms.**
Registration for the 2026-2027 Special Olympics Season begins August 3 and ends November 20. 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