Events

Events List



Fundraising Event: Coke Zero Sugar 400 with Knights of Columbus

Daytona International Speedway, 1801 W International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach
The Knights of Columbus – longtime supporters of Special Olympics Florida – are planning a special event to benefit our athletes at the Coke Zero Sugar 400 on August 28, at Daytona International Speedway.  Tickets are $65, with $10 of every ticket sold going to support Special Olympics Florida. Purchase includes pre-race tailgating, race day gift bag, silent auction, and a meet-and-greet with Special Olympics Florida athlete Chris Nikic. Chris is the first person with Down syndrome to complete a full Ironman competition. For more information, contact Nick Hepner.

The Knights of Columbus have stood shoulder to shoulder with Special Olympics since 1968. Its members serve as fundraisers, mentors, Unified partners, and volunteers. Knights of Columbus Florida were awarded the 2020 Eunice Kennedy Shriver award by Special Olympics Florida.

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Special Olympics Florida Golf Classic with Publix

ChampionsGate Golf Club, 8575 White Shark Blvd, Davenport, FL 33896
Contact:  Linda Lewis

Sunshine Bowl

9:00 AM
Raymond James Stadium, 4201 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33607

Champions Gala

Waldorf Astoria Orlando - Golf Club Pavilion, 14224 Bonnet Creek Resort Ln, Orlando

Fundraising Event: Special Olympics Florida Golf Tournament

7:30 AM
Palmetto-Pine Country Club, 1940 SW 9th Ct, Cape Coral
Play, sponsor, donate!  View the event packet for more information and sponsor/player forms.  Contact:  Nick Foligno, 860-205-3369

Sallarulo Race for Champions

7:00 AM
Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale
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Special Olympics Florida Invitational with Disney

Disney’s Palm and Disney’s Magnolia Golf Courses
Contact:  Leisa Dott

Naples Yacht Hop

5:00 PM
Naples Yacht Club, 700 14th Avenue South, Naples
Learn more, sponsors, participate, donate: Give.SpecialOlympicsFlorida.org/NaplesYachtHop2021

Athlete Leadership Training: Understanding Leadership (Session 1 of 2)

Online
Training date is tentative and subject to change.  Contact us for more information.

Health and Fitness Webinar Series

12:15 PM
Online

The first Tuesday of each month, from 12:15 – 12:30 p.m.  See upcoming topics and join the webinar!

Athlete Leadership Training: Understanding Leadership (Session 1 of 2)

Online
Training date is tentative and subject to change.  Contact us for more information.

Coaches Training School - Flag Football

9:00 AM
Arc Village, 3675 Kirbo Way, Jacksonville

Athlete Leadership Training: Understanding Leadership (Session 2 of 2)

Online
Training date is tentative and subject to change.  Contact us for more information.

Athlete Leadership Training: Understanding Leadership (Session 2 of 2)

Online
Training date is tentative and subject to change.  Contact us for more information.

Unified Leadership Training (Board of Directors)

Online
Training date is tentative and subject to change.  Contact us for more information.

State Coaches Training School - Bowling

11:00 AM
Boardwalk Bowl, 10749 E Colonial Dr., Orlando

Athlete Leadership Facilitator Training

Online
Training date is tentative and subject to change.  Contact us for more information.

Health and Fitness Webinar Series

12:15 PM
Online

The first Tuesday of each month, from 12:15 – 12:30 p.m.  See upcoming topics and join the webinar!

Unified Leadership Training (Jabil)

Online
Training date is tentative and subject to change.  Contact us for more information.

Athlete Leadership Training: Technology

Online
Training date is tentative and subject to change.  Contact us for more information.

Athlete Leadership Training: Athletes as Fundraisers

Online
Training date is tentative and subject to change.  Contact us for more information.

Athlete Leadership Training: Technology

Online
Training date is tentative and subject to change.  Contact us for more information.

Unified Leadership Training (Bank of America)

Online
Training date is tentative and subject to change.  Contact us for more information.

Athlete Leadership Orientation

Online
Training date is tentative and subject to change.  Contact us for more information.

Unified Leadership Training (internal coaches)

Online
Training date is tentative and subject to change.  Contact us for more information.

Health and Fitness Webinar Series

12:15 PM
Online

The first Tuesday of each month, from 12:15 – 12:30 p.m.  See upcoming topics and join the webinar!

Coaches Training School - Softball

3:30 PM
Braddock Senior High School, 3601 SW 147th Ave, Miami

Unified Leadership Training (internal coaches)

Online
Training date is tentative and subject to change.  Contact us for more information.

Lake County Bowling Competition

Lakeside Lanes, 1950 Classique Lane, Tavares

Competition:  12:00 - 2:00 p.m.  Contact:  Steve Wittek, 352-340-7945

Lee County Bowling Competition

8:00 AM
Bowland, HeadPinz and Leigh Lanes

Competition is taking place at three locations:
Bowland Cape Coral, 42 Mid Cape Terrace  
HeadPinz Fort Myers, 14513 Global Parkway
Leigh Lanes, 1244 Business Way

Contact:  Megan Bosi, 239-300-1927

Area 7 Bowling Competition

Bowlero, 4208 Cortez Rd., Bradenton
Contact: Pam Fazio, 941-228-1468

Lake County Bowling Competition

Mt. Dora Bowl, 1530 Eudora Road., Mount Dora

Competition:  1:00 - 3:00 p.m.  Contact:  Steve Wittek, 352-340-7945

Palm Beach County Swimming Competition

Aqua Crest Pool, 2503 Seacrest Blvd, Delray Beach

Contact:  Ryan Ruch, 732-232-0599

Hillsbourough and Pinellas County Swimming Competition

The Long Center, 1501 N Belcher Rd, Clearwater
Contact:  Jessica Ott, 352-255-5168

Area 7 South Swimming Competition

9:00 AM
FGCU Aquatics Center, 10501 FGCU Boulevard South, Fort Myers

Competition for Collier and Lee counties.  Contact: Sue Mellentine, 239-478-6297

         

           

Lee County Bowling Competition

8:00 AM
Bowland, HeadPinz and Leigh Lanes

Competition is taking place at three locations:
Bowland Cape Coral, 42 Mid Cape Terrace  
HeadPinz Fort Myers, 14513 Global Parkway
Leigh Lanes, 1244 Business Way

Contact:  Megan Bosi, 239-300-1927

Area 6 Swimming Competition

Rosen Aquatics Center, 8422 International Drive, Orlando
Contact:  Cathy Tagliareni, 407-617-9200

Marion County Bowling Competition

AMF Galaxy East Lanes, 3225 S.E. Maricamp Road, Ocala

Competition:  1:00 - 3:00 p.m.  Contact:  Steve Wittek, 352-340-7945

Sprint Triathlon Cool Sommer Morning Series #3

7:20 AM
Waterfront Park, Lake Minneola, 100 3rd St, Clermont
Our athletes will be competing in the Special Olympics category.  Contact:  John Robles, 352-988-7998

Area 7 North Swimming Competition

9:00 AM
Selby Aquatics Center, 8301 Potter Park Drive, Sarasota

Competition for Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte counties.  Contact:  Nancy Raney, 941-412-0402

State Stand Up Paddle Competition and Fit Feet Health Screening

Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Cir, Sarasota, FL 34235
Contact:  Bankole Adebanjo

Family Hotel: EVEN Hotel Lakewood Ranch, 6231 Lake Osprey Drive Sarasota, FL 34240.  Phone 941-782-4400.  Rate: $94 (for 8/20/21).  If families are interested in taking advantage of the discounted pricing, please register with this link to book your stay.

Area 3 Swimming Competition

9:00 AM
Newton A. Perry Aquatic Center, 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala

Competition 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.   Contact:  Steve Wittek, 352-340-7945

Area 8 Swimming Competition

North County Regional Park, 9450 Fellsmere Rd, Sebastian
Participating counties:  Martin, Indian River, and Palm Beach
Contact:  Kyle Townsend, 727-294-5558

Seminole County Softball Competition

Seminole State College, 100 Weldon Rd., Sanford

Competition 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  Contact:  Cathy Tagliareni, 407-617-9200

State Surfing Competition

Alan Shepard Park, 299 E Cocoa Beach Causeway, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931

Area 4 Swimming Competition

7:30 AM
Cecil Aquatics Center, 13611 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville
Social Distancing and safety precautions in place. Contact: Callie Duliba, 305-916-0438 
Swimming Fact Sheet (PDF)

Sumter County Bowling Competition

1:00 PM
Spanish Springs Lanes, 997 Alverez Ave., Lady Lake

Contact:  Steve Wittek, 352-340-7945

Area 5 Swimming Competition

North Shore Aquatics Complex, 901 North Shore Dr. NE, St. Petersburg
Contact:  Jessica Ott, 352-255-5168
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Special Olympics Unified Cup 2022

Detroit, Michigan


Special Olympics Unified Cup 2022 will host as many as 32 men’s and women’s soccer teams -– nearly 600 athletes with and without intellectual disabilities -– from up to 31 nations.

The finals will be broadcast from Keyworth Stadium –- home of the Detroit City Football Club -– to hundreds of millions of viewers across the globe by ESPN, the Global Broadcast Partner of Special Olympics and the Global Presenting Sponsor of Special Olympics Unified Sports®.

Learn more: UnifiedCup.org