Special Olympics

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"Let me win. But if I cannot win, left me be brave in the attempt."

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Carteret County Parks and Recreation is proud to serve as the designated County agency for Special Olympics, an international program of year-round sports training and athletic competition for more than one million children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

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for upcoming practice and game schedules, Jamboree dates, and more!
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Our Goal Is . . .
For all persons with intellectual disabilities to have the chance to become useful and productive citizens who are accepted and respected in their communities.
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Eligibility Guidelines
  • Special Olympics training and competition is open to every person with intellectual disability or closely-related developmental disabilities
  • Athletes must be at least 8 years old
  • Athletes must register to participate in Special Olympics as required by the Special Olympics official General Rules
    • To register fill out and send in the Participation Application and Official Special Olympics Release Form. Call 808-3301 with any questions.
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    Mission Statement
    To provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for individuals with intellectual disabilities by giving them continuing opportunities to exprience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special athletes and the community.
    Young Athletes Program
    Young Athletes is an innovative sports play program for children with intellectual disabilities designed to introduce them to the world of sports prior to Special Olympics eligibility at age 8. The programs help children improve physically, cognitively, and socially and introduces their families to the resources and support available within the Special Olympics program.
    More About Special Olympics . . .
    History of Special Olympics ..
    Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Founder and Honorary Chairman., organzied the First Internation Olympics Games at Soldier Field, Chicago, Ill, in 1968. The concept was born in the early 1960s when Mrs. Shriver started a day camp for people with intellectual disabilities. She saw that people with intellectual disabilities were far more capable in sports and physical activities than many experts thought. Currently, there are about 25,000 communities in the United States and nearly 150 countries that have accredited Special Olympics programs.
    Volunteering
    Volunteers are needed and welcomed. To apply, please fill out our Volunteer Application, print, sign and turn in to the office. Feel free to call 808-3301 with any questions.
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