LET ME WIN, BUT IF I CANNOT WIN, LET ME BE BRAVE IN THE ATTEMPT
Athletes
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.
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Sports
We offer year round sports training and competitions in 14 different sports. These provide opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate perseverance, experience joy and form friendships with other athletes and their families.
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Volunteer
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 MoreUpcoming Events
June 5 – June 7 - Summer Games – Richmond
June 9 - Council Elections
June 13 - End of Season Party
June 20 – June 26 - USA GAMES
June 27 - Independence Day Parade – Purcellville
July 4 - Independence Day Parade-Leesburg
In The News
Please congratulate Tom, Margie and David Knight in winning the 2026 Special Olympics Virginia Family of the Year award. It is presented to the family who has made a unique and lasting contribution to Special Olympics Virginia and its athletes. Their dedicated support, hard work and deep commitment to the Special Olympics community shines a a wonderful example for everyone.
The USA Special Olympic Games are being held this summer in Minnesota. Two coaches and two athletes are representing Special Olympics Loudoun County. Wilson Chua was selected as Head Golf Coach for Team Virginia and Joy Cavagnaro was selected as Head Swim Coach. Tyler Bernreuther and Akhil Savand were chosen to represent Virginia in swimming. DONATE TO TEAM VA
