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Need assistance in receiving a sports physical?

We invite you to request an appointment through Orlando Health, our Official Healthcare Partner for Special Olympics Florida’s Healthy Athletes and Young Athletes programs in Central Florida.

Region Contacts:

Operations: BJ Mealy, 352-933-3720
Fundraising: Stephanie Barbarette, 352-901-8796

Learn more about your Local County Program

Lake

Sports:

Athletics, Basketball, Bocce, Cheerleading, Cycling, Soccer, Tennis (January - May)
Triathlon (February - September)
Surfing (April - August)
Stand Up Paddle (May - August)
Bowling, Volleyball (May - September)
Swimming (May - October)
Rhythmic Gymnastics, Pickleball, Softball (July - November) - Register for upcoming sports season
Golf (August - December) - Register for upcoming sports season
Cornhole, Equestrian (November - April)

County Contacts:

Sports: Cathy Tagliareni, 352-809-2257
Developmental Sports Programs: Ashley Hernandez, 352-250-8119
Community Engagement: Jena Grgurich, 352-361-7389

Orange

Sports:

Athletics, Basketball, Bocce, Cheerleading, Cycling, Soccer, Tennis (January - May)
Triathlon (February - September)
Surfing (April - August)
Stand Up Paddle (May - August)
Bowling, Volleyball (May - September)
Swimming (May - October)
Flag Football, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Artistic Gymnastics, Pickleball, Powerlifting, Softball (August - November) - Register for upcoming sports season
Golf (August - December) - Register for upcoming sports season
Equestrian (November - April)

County Contact:

Sports: Cathy Tagliareni, 352-809-2257
Developmental Sports Programs: Ashley Hernandez, 352-250-8119
Community Engagement: Jena Grgurich, 352-361-7389

Seminole

Sports:

Athletics, Basketball, Bocce, Cheerleading, Cycling, Soccer, Tennis (January - May)
Triathlon (February - September)
Surfing (April - August)
Stand Up Paddle (May - August) -
Bowling, Volleyball (May - September)
Swimming (May - October)
Artistic Gymnastics, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Pickleball, Powerlifting, Softball (July - November) - Register for upcoming sports season
Golf (August - December) - Register for upcoming sports season
Cornhole, Equestrian (November - April)

County Contacts:

Sports: Cathy Tagliareni, 352-809-2257
Developmental Sports Programs: Ashley Hernandez, 352-250-8119
Community Engagement: Jena Grgurich, 352-361-7389

Polk

Sports:

Athletics, Basketball, Bocce, Cheerleading, Cycling, Soccer, Tennis (December - May)
Triathlon (February - September)
Surfing (April - August)
Stand Up Paddle (May - August)
Bowling, Volleyball (May - September)
Swimming (May - October)
Flag Football, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Pickleball, Powerlifting, Softball (July - November) - Register for upcoming sports season
Golf (August - December) - Register for upcoming sports season
Equestrian (November - April)
NOTE: Registering for the equestrian does not guarantee a spot. There are many factors to be taken into consideration.

County Contacts:

Sports: Cathy Tagliareni, 352-809-2257
Developmental Sports Programs: Ashley Hernandez, 352-250-8119
Community Engagement: Jena Grgurich, 352-361-7389

Osceola

Sports:

Athletics, Basketball, Cheerleading, Cycling, Soccer, Tennis (January - May)
Surfing (April - August)
Stand Up Paddle (May - August) -
Bowling, Volleyball (May - September)
Swimming (May - October)
Artistic Gymnastics, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Pickleball, Powerlifting, Softball (July - November) - Register for upcoming sports season
Golf (August - December) - Register for upcoming sports season
Cornhole, Equestrian (November - April)

County Contacts:

Sports: Cathy Tagliareni, 352-809-2257
Developmental Sports Programs: Ashley Hernandez, 352-250-8119
Community Engagement: Jena Grgurich, 352-361-7389

Brevard

Sports:

Athletics, Basketball, Bocce, Cheerleading, Cycling, Soccer, Tennis (January - May)
Stand Up Paddle (April - August)
Surfing (April - August)
Bowling, Volleyball (May - September)
Swimming (May - October)
Flag Football, Gymnastics, Pickleball, Powerlifting, Softball (July - November) - Register for upcoming sports season
Golf (August - December) - Register for upcoming sports season
Equestrian, Cornhole (November - April)

County Contacts:

Sports: Chris LaBonte, 321-246-4089
Developmental Sports Programs: Ashley Hernandez, 352-250-8119
Community Engagement: Jena Grgurich, 352-361-7389

Indian River

Sports:

Athletics, Basketball, Bocce, Cycling, Soccer, Tennis (January - May)
Stand Up Paddle (April - August)
Surfing (April - August)
Bowling, Volleyball (May - September)
Swimming (May - October)
Flag Football, Gymnastics, Pickleball, Powerlifting, Softball (July - November) - Register for upcoming sports season
Golf (August - December) - Register for upcoming sports season
Equestrian (November - April)
Cornhole (November - April)
Sailing* (year-round)

* No local, area, or state competition; but may travel to U.S. regional and invitational competitions.

County Contacts:

Sports: Chris LaBonte, 321-246-4089
Developmental Sports Programs: Mary Kendle, 772-475-3588
Community Engagement: Jessica Stein, 352-978-7402

Okeechobee

Sports:

Athletics, Basketball, Bocce, Cycling, Soccer, Tennis (January - May)
Stand Up Paddle (April - August)
Surfing (April - August)
Bowling, Volleyball (May - September)
Swimming (May - October)
Cornhole, Equestrian (November - April)

County Contacts:

Sports: Chris LaBonte, 321-246-4089
Developmental Sports Programs: Mary Kendle, 772-475-3588
Community Engagement: Jessica Stein, 352-978-7402

St. Lucie

Office location:
Special Olympics Florida
2300 Virginia Avenue, Suite 210
Ft. Pierce, FL 34982

Sports:

Athletics, Basketball, Bocce, Cycling, Soccer, Tennis (January - May)
Stand Up Paddle (May - August)
Surfing (May - August)
Bowling, Volleyball (May - September)
Swimming (May - October)
Flag Football, Gymnastics, Pickleball, Powerlifting, Softball (July - November) - Register for upcoming sports season
Golf (August - December) - Register for upcoming sports season
Equestrian (November - April)

County Contacts:

Sports: Chris LaBonte, 321-246-4089
Developmental Sports Programs: Mary Kendle, 772-475-3588
Community Engagement: Jessica Stein, 352-978-7402

Martin

Sports:

Athletics, Basketball, Bocce, Cycling, Soccer, Tennis (January - May)
Stand Up Paddle (April - August)
Surfing (April - August)
Bowling, Volleyball (May - September)
Swimming (May - October)
Gymnastics, Powerlifting, Softball (July - November) - Register for upcoming sports season
Golf (August - December) - Register for upcoming sports season
Equestrian (November - April)

County Contacts:

Sports: Chris LaBonte, 321-246-4089 and Jennifer Greene, 352-298-2029
Developmental Sports Programs: Mary Kendle, 772-475-3588
Community Engagement: Jessica Stein, 352-978-7402

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