AREA 15 SPECIAL OLYMPICS

The Area 15 Special Olympics Program is open to Blount County citizens age 8 years and older. The ultimate goal of Special Olympics is to help persons with intellectual disabilities participate as productive and respected members of society at large, by offering them fair opportunities to develop and demonstrate their skills and talents through sports training and competition, and by increasing public awareness of their capabilities and needs.

 

Schools and centers throughout Blount County participate in these events. However, any person whose school or center does not participate OR any adult who does not attend a school or center is eligible to compete as an independent athlete. Call Cookie Crowson at 983-9244 for more information.  Parks & Rec conducts seven athletic competitions throughout the year. 

Annual Sports Competition Events Include:

 

ALPINE SKIING

January 27–30, 2008

Ober Gatlinburg

 

BASKETBALL

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

(Snow date: February 29, 2008)

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Heritage High School

 

POWERLIFTING

To be announced.

Foothills Mall

 

SWIMMING

Wednesday, March, 26, 2008

1:00 – 2:30 PM

Maryville College

 

TRACK & FIELD

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

(Rain date: April 24, 2008)

9:15 AM – 2:00 PM

Heritage High School

 

BOWLING

To be announced.

8:45 AM – 12:30 PM

Thunderworld

 

ROLLER SKATING

To be announced.

9:15 AM – 12:00 PM

Smoky Mountain Skate Center

 

Special Olympics Volunteers

Volunteers are always needed to provide many types of assistance during Special Olympics events. Potential volunteers should keep in mind that all competitions are held during regular school hours. If you would like more information on ways you can contribute your time or financial resources, contact Cookie Crowson at 983-9244.