LET ME WIN, BUT IF I CANNOT WIN, LET ME BE BRAVE IN THE ATTEMPT
Learn MoreAthletes
Whether your interest is competitive or social in nature, we want you on our team. We provide year round athletic training and competitions all at NO COST to our athletes. Anyone age 8 or older who has an intellectual disability can become a Special Olympics athlete.
Learn MoreSports
We offer year round sports training and competitions in 11 different sports. These provide opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate perseverance, experience joy and form friendships with other athletes and their families.
Learn MoreVolunteer
Volunteers are the backbone of the Special Olympics movement. There are many ways to help: working directly with athletes in their training as either a volunteer or coach, assisting at an athletic competition or fundraiser or serving on the Council.
Learn MoreWELCOME TO SPECIAL OLYMPICS VIRGINIA - LOUDOUN COUNTY
Providing year-round sports training & athletic competition in a variety of sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Special Olympics is a movement built on inclusion, where every person is accepted and welcomed, regardless of ability of disability. We are helping make the world a better, healthier and more joyful place through the power of sport.
Learn MoreUpcoming Events
June 29 - Summer Sports Begin
April 20 - Track and Field Meet at Episcopal High School
April 27 - South Riding Mosaic Festival – Come by our booth
April 28 - Potomac Region Swim Meet – Fairfax County
May 18 - Virginia Wine Country Half Marathon
June 7-9 - Summer Games – Richmond
September 14 - Dulles Day Plane Pull
In The News
Congratulations to our latest IMPACT AWARD winners. Volunteer – Sean Mooney SOVAL hit the jackpot when the Mooneys got involved. Sean and his wife Alison have coached numerous sports and assisted at state competitions. Sean most recently has coached basketball and will coach golf next. Athletes have described Sean as energetic, positive and fun to be around. Athlete – Taylor Gammill Taylor is a natural athlete and has been getting more involved in Special Olympics. He is a member of his high school unified basketball and track teams and participates in the county’s western soccer and swimming teams. He likes to have fun, but he can get his serious game face on when needed.
Our programs are growing and we always need new coaches and volunteers. Contact Kevin Wright at volunteers@sovaloudoun.org to discover where you can best serve.
The Council is looking to fill two positions: Events Chair and Web support advisor. The Events Chair is a two year commitment and this person is responsible for organizing community events. The Web support advisor will keep the website active and up to date. For more information contact Wilson Chua at chair@sovaloudoun.org