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Special Olympics
M ARYL AND • CHARLE S COUNT Y
Special Olympics Maryland and the Department of Recreation, Parks, and
Tourism in a partnership offer a year-round program for athletic conditioning,
training, and competition for individuals with intellectual disabilities who are at
least eight years of age. There is no maximum age limit. All Special Olympics
sports activities are free of charge to athletes. Currently, Special Olympics
Charles County offers a chance to compete in ten Olympic-style sports
annually. Online registration is available at www.CharlesCountyParks.com and
required to participate in Special Olympics Sports.
SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEWS
JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST • Send an email to SpecialOlympicsCharlesCounty@gmail.com.
For more information, please call John Nolan at 571-926-2608 or follow us on Facebook
group: Special Olympics MD - Charles County.
REGISTRATION • The policy of Special Olympics MD is that ALL athlete registration forms must be updated annually, and all
volunteer applications and certifications must be updated every three years. This is required before a participant can attend
training. To determine your status, please call 571-926-2608 or email specialolympicscharlescounty@gmail.com.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED • Create opportunities for our athletes. Volunteers are an important part of the Special Olympics
program. Please consider volunteering your time with this worthwhile program. For details call 571-926-2608.
COACHING OPPORTUNITIES • Coaches must be 18 years or older and are subject to a criminal background investigation.
Training is offered. For details email SpecialOlympicsCharlesCounty@gmail.com.
UPDATING MEDICALS • The policy of Special Olympics MD is that ALL medical/volunteer applications must be updated
every three years. This is required before a participant can attend training. To determine your status, please email
SpecialOlympicsCharlesCounty@gmail.com. Coaches will enforce this policy.
UNIFIED SPORTS® • Unified Sports® is a unique opportunity for traditional Special Olympics athletes and partners (without
intellectual disabilities, with similar ability levels) to train and compete as a team against other Unified Sports teams. We
currently offer this opportunity in basketball, bocce, ten-pin bowling, and golf.
Summer Programs
For more details on the programs listed below, please contact Special Olympics Charles
County at SpecialOlympicsCharlesCounty@gmail.com.
Special Olympics Kayaking
Age 8+
Gilbert Run
513020-SO
Sa
Jul 11-Aug 29
9:00-11:00a
513021-SO
513021-S1
W
W
Jul 15-Sep 23
Jul 15-Sep 23
5:30-7:30p
5:30-7:30p
Special Olympics Golf
Age 8+
Level 1
Level 2
White Plains
White Plains
301-932-3470 • Register online at www.CharlesCountyParks.com
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