Special Olympics
Generally, Special Olympics is for individuals 8 and over with
mental retardation or cognitive delays. Some individuals with
autism have participated in Special Olympics; it varies from one
location to another. More information about Special Olympics
may be found at http://www.specialolympicsva.org. For local
contacts, see the information listed for each county below.
CHESTERFIELD:
For more info, call Erika de Witt, 751-4134; Athletes w/ mental retardation or cognitive delay ages 8 and older. Sports offered: roller skating, snow skiing, golf, ice skating, track and field, aquatics and tennis as well as unified (partnered) team sports such as soccer, volleyball, basketball, softball, and bowling. Unified sports is an inclusive program that pairs individuals w/ disabilities (athletes) and their peers w/out disabilities (partners) in the same teams to train and compete
HANOVER:
For a schedule and more information, contact Mike Marretti at 276-4249 or mjmarr@aol.com
HENRICO:
For more information, call Rachel Gooding at 501-5135.
RICHMOND
The Special Olympics Virginia Urban Programs has developed, organized and implemented a local program within the City of Richmond for persons having mental retardation. We provide year round sports training and local athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for individuals having mental retardation, specifically to: 1) students that attend Richmond Public Schools, 2) adults living in group or residential homes within the City of Richmond, and 3) other Richmond city residents. Contact Floyd E. Miller II, Director of Urban Programs at 804-346-5544.
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