Brunswick County's Special Olympics program gives participants an opportunity to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy in competition, and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other athletes, and the community, as they train for and participate in the ultimate challenge.

Only athletes who have had at least 8 hours of practice may participate in the Special Olympics tournaments.

• Special Olympics 2006 - 2007 Sports Calendar - .pdf

Other training is offered in alpine skiing, bocce, bocce, and equestrian. Please contact sgoodwin@brunsco.net or call 253-2679 for more information on Special Olympic sports offered in Brunswick County.

All out of town travel and hotel expenses are paid through Brunswick County Special Olympics.

All athletes need a parent release and medical form on file at the local and State office before they can begin practices and participation in the tournaments.

For more information about participating in Special Olympics Of North Carolina, visit their website.