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!
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 tournaments. FREE.
Volleyball Practice
The game of volleyball is attractive to all types of players, from competitive to recreational, young and old. To play volleyball players need to acquire a few basic skills, learn a few rules, require very little equipment, and can play the game almost anywhere - from the beach to the gym. The aim of the sport is to score more points by hitting the ball with the hands and sending it over the net to the opponent's court. 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 2024 and ends with State Games. $3/game to be paid at AMF Lanes .
Power lifting Practice
Join us for power lifting! This sport challenges you with a bench press and dead lift , along with some cardio and weightlifting workouts to cross train. Must be age 14+ to participate .
Swimming
Join us for aquatics practice! Athletes must be able to swim, tread water, and float, and must be comfortable in the water. We teach the different strokes, speed, and stroke refinement during practice, as well as turning and diving techniques. Athletes must not ingest water during practice and must have good water etiquette as our pool is usually full! There is a swim competition in January 2024 and again at state games in May 2024. We have an informational meeting on Wednesday, November 29th at 5:30pm in Meeting Room C at the Opelika Sportsplex - participation is mandatory! After that practice is on Wednesdays. FREE
Track and Field Practice
Join us for Track and Field practice at the Exceptional Foundation of East Alabama Building! We will walk and run, do some exercising, and practice both our track and field skills. Competitions are in April and May 2024. FREE
Registration for the 2023-2024 Special Olympics Season begins August 7 and ends October 18th. This enables us to plan teams and determine the number of athletes we will have at practices! **Registration is needed and includes completing health forms and release forms.
Golf
Join us to work on chipping, putting, and driving! We will be at Indian Pines Golf Course working on skills weekly until the State Games in May. There may be other opportunities for competition, too. FREE.
Coordinator: Elizabeth Kaufman, Lee Co. Special Olympics Director · (334) 501-2939 · ekaufman@auburnalabama.org
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Special Olympics Swimming - Winter 2024
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8y and up
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11/29/2023 - 05/15/2024
05:15 PM - 06:15 PM
Opelika Sportsplex Pool
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Registration for the 2023-2024 Special Olympics Season begins August 7 and ends October 18th. This enables us to plan teams and determine the number of athletes we will have at practices!
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Special Olympics Bowling Practice - Winter 2024
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8y and up
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12/04/2023 - 05/13/2024
02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
AMF Lanes Auburn
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Registration for the 2023-2024 Special Olympics Season begins November 7 and ends January 17. This enables us to plan teams and determine the number of athletes we will have at practices!
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Special Olympics-Track and Field Practice - Winter 2024
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8y and up
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01/09/2024 - 05/14/2024
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Registration for the 2023-2024 Special Olympics Season begins August 7 and ends October 18th. This enables us to plan teams and determine the number of athletes we will have at practices!
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