Fundraising Event

Fundraising Events and Promotions

Every year, Special Olympics Florida holds several major specialty fundraising events as well as ongoing fundraising programs, that help support our local Special Olympics programs.  These are great ways to get involved and help raise money, all while having a lot of FUN!

Coaches Training School - Surfing

9:00 AM
Shephard Park, 211 E Cocoa Beach Causeway

Tentative Agenda:
Classroom Session 9:00 – 11:30 a.m.: Introduction, overview, review coach’s resources, paperwork requirements, review rules, & discuss best practices

Water Session 12:00 – 3:00 p.m.: Review techniques, safety concerns, and best coaching practices

Training School Clinician:  Lauren Holland

Things to Remember:  Come dressed to participate. Please be sure the coaches have completed their Class A form, Protective Behaviors Training, Concussion Certification and First Aid/CPR certification prior to the training.

Register for training

Coaches Training School - Bowling

9:30 AM
Bird Bowl, 9275 Bird Rd, Miami

Coaches Training School - Bowling

11:00 AM
Bowlero Gulf Gate, 7221 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
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Pickleball Invitational and Special Smiles health screening

USTA National Campus, 10000 USTA Blvd, Orlando
This is a rescheduled competition for all advancing athletes/teams who were previously scheduled to compete at State Fall Classic in November 2022 (cancelled due to inclement weather). 

Event being held in conjunction with State Tennis Championship.  View event fact sheet (PDF)

Contact:  BJ Mealy, 352-933-3720

Coaches Training School - Bowling

1:00 PM
Mt. Dora Bowling Alley,1530 Eudora Rd.

Coaches Training School - Flag Football

4:30 PM
Our Pride Academy, 10100 SW 107th Avenue, Miami

General Orientation led by: Terence Wimbley
Coach training led by: Frank Marion

Register for training

Coaches Training School - Bowling

9:00 AM
Pin Chasers, 5555 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa

Coaches Training School - Stand Up Paddle

11:30 AM
Cypress Aquatic Center, 981 George Engram Blvd, Daytona Beach
Name of Training School Clinician:  Jeff Beebe
Come dressed to participate. Please be sure you have completed your Class A form, Protective Behaviors Training, and Concussion Certification prior to the training.

Register online for training class

Coaches Training School - Bowling

2:00 PM
AMF East Ocala, 3225 SE Maricamp Rd, Ocala
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. 

Coaches Training School - Bowling

3:00 PM
Lake City Bowl, 347 SW, FL-247

Coaches Training School - Bowling

12:30 PM
Sunshine Bowl, 595 E International Speedway, Deland
Coaches need to be current with Class A application, Protective Behaviors and Concussion to become certified.

Register online for training class

Coaches Training School - Bowling

12:30 PM
Sunshine Bowl, 595 E International Speedway Blvd, Deland

Name of Training School Clinician: Lorri Goodwin and Paula Ouimette

Area 5 Escape Ft Desoto Triathlon

7:00 AM
Ft Desoto State Park, 3500 Pinellas Bayway S., St. Petersburg
Contact:  Phyllis Crain, 813-857-3350  

Coaches Training School - Stand Up Paddle

5:30 PM
Higgs Beach, Key West

Register online for this in-person Stand Up Paddle training class.

Upon registering you will then be sent a Zoom link to join the initial webinar portion of training, being held June 1, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

    Opening Eyes Health Screenings

    9:00 AM
    Boca Habilitation Center, 22313 Boca Rio Rd, Boca Raton
    Screenings from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

    Health professionals:  Register to volunteer!

    Contact:  Misha Payne, 954-804-4330
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    2023 Special Olympics World Games

    Berlin, Germany

    Tune In Alert: Special Olympics featured on Good Morning America

    7:00 AM
    Watch on ABC - TV
    Good Morning America's host Robin Roberts will be featuring Special Olympics World Games!
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    Tune In Alert: World Games Competition

    ESPN+and ESPN3
    Coverage continues daily with 400+ hours of competition streaming on ESPN+and ESPN3 throughout the Games.
     

    Coaches Training School - Stand Up Paddle

    11:00 AM
    Paddle the Florida Keys, 90773 Old Hwy #1, Tavernier

    Register online for this in-person Stand Up Paddle training class.

    Upon registering you will then be sent a Zoom link to join the initial webinar portion of training, being held June 1, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m

      Tune In Alert: World Games Opening Ceremony

      3:00 PM
      Watch on ABC - TV