Charles City ** Chesterfield ** Chesterfield Schools ** Goochland ** Hanover ** Henrico ** Henrico Youth ** New Kent ** Powhatan
Athletes: Sign up here for training programs
Volunteers: Sign up here to help coach
To see what sports are going on now, look at the calendar at the right.
Or visit each local’s page for more information.
Charles City
Donna [...]
Mark your calendars and spread the word! The SECOND THURSDAY of EVERY MONTH (except April when it is the 3rd Thursday) from 5:00pm until 8:00pm is “Spirit Night” for SOVA Area 6. A percentage from all of the receipts during those times will be donated to SOVA Area 6. There are two locations:
10180 Lakeridge Pkwy [...]
Special Olympics is a year-round international program of sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
Special Olympics Virginia (SOVA) is the state program of Special Olympics Incorporated.
SOVA Area 6 serves athletes in the following counties:
Charles City, Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, New Kent, and Powhatan.
Sports We Offer
Fall Sports
Bocce
Bowling (4-man)
Golf
Roller skating
Soccer
Soccer Skills
Volleyball
Winter Sports
Alpine [...]
Special Olympics is a year-round international program of sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
Special Olympics Virginia (SOVA) is the state program of Special Olympics Incorporated.
SOVA Area 6 serves athletes in the following counties:
Charles City, Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, New Kent, and Powhatan.
Sports We Offer
Fall Sports
Bocce
Bowling (4-man)
Golf
Roller skating
Soccer
Soccer Skills
Volleyball
[...]
Special Olympics is open to any person with intellectual disabilities who is at least eight years old.
A person is eligible to participate in Special Olympics if:
The person has been identified by an agency or professional as having intellectual disabilities; or
The person has a cognitive delay as determined by standardized measures such as”IQ” testing; or
The person [...]
To start coaching:
Sign up at the Volunteer page.
Visit a coaching site.
Or email your local coordinator.
Coaches play a unique and indispensable role in SOVA Area 6. Coaches provide the sports skills and spirit that define a true athlete. In addition, coaches are role models and character builders. Coaches give Special Olympics athletes the most immediate awareness [...]
Download the Athlete Participation Form (PDF)
Complete the OFFICIAL SPECIAL OLYMPICS RELEASE FORM. A Parent or Guardian must sign this for minor athletes. Adult athletes may sign the form themselves. This form represents that the athlete is physically and mentally able to participate in Special Olympics activities. It also authorizes emergency medical treatment and gives permission [...]