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!

Area 6 Basketball Competition

8:00 AM
West Orange HIgh School, 1625 Beulah Rd, Winter Garden
Competition:  8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Contact:  Cathy Tagliareni352-809-2257



Area 6 Basketball Competition

8:00 AM
Wekiva High School, 2501 Hiawassee Rd, Apopka
Competition:  8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Contact:  Cathy Tagliareni352-809-2257



Area 6 Basketball and Cycling Competition

8:00 AM
Piedmont Middle School, 2601 Lakeville Rd, Apopka
Competition: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Contact:  Cathy Tagliareni, 352-809-2257

Miami Dade County Stand Up Paddle Welcome Clinic

10:00 AM
Matheson Hammock Park and Marina
Register for SUP Welcome Clinic



Race For Inclusion - Pasco

6:30 AM
New Port Richey Recreation & Aquatics Center, 6630 Van Buren St. New Port Richey

The Chasco Fiesta 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run is one of our Race For Inclusion events.  Learn more, participate, sponsor, and donate.





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Law Enforcement Torch Run

All throughout Florida
The intrastate torch relay will start at the end of March and culminate at the Opening Ceremony of our Special Olympics Florida State Summer Games, when officers from around the state join together to bring the Flame of Hope™ into the stadium.

Learn more and see when and where the torch run will be in your local area.


Bucs Cheerleading Clinic

Raymond James Stadium, 4201 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa

Central Region Tennis Competition

8:00 AM
Fort Gatlin Tennis Center, 2009 Lake Margaret Drive, Orlando

Competition:  8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Contact:  Cathy Tagliareni, 352-809-2257

Central Region Cheerleading Competition

Gymnastics USA, 13175 W Colonial Dr, Winter Garden

Competition:  8:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m.

Contact:  Cathy Tagliareni, 352-809-2257

South Region Track & Field Competition

7:00 AM
Traz Powell Stadium, 11380 NW 27th Ave, Miami
Competition:  7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Contact:  Zachary Lerman, 386-569-3806

Unified Flag Football Rivalry Game: FAMU vs EWU

1:00 PM
Nathaniel Glover Community Field & Stadium, 1658 Kinds Road, Jacksonville
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Special Olympics Florida Golf Classic with Publix

ChampionsGate Golf Club
Contact:  Kate Mazelin

Pasco County Soccer Exhibition Game - Lakers 7 Aside

7:00 AM
Granny Franny Field, 4005 Land O Lakes Blvd, Land O’ Lakes

Competition:  7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Contact:  Phyllis Crain, 813-857-3350

   

State Surfing Coaches Training

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

Training is from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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 in the water. 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 online for this in-person training class

Coach Training - Bowling

12:00 PM
Alley Gatorz, 2606 NE Waldo Rd, Gainesville
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Unified Champion Schools Youth Summit

University of Central Florida, Live Oak Room at the Student Union Center, 4115 Pyxis Lane, Orlando

Friday: 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Saturday:  9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Contact Danielle Kent, 352-243-9536 x520


Palm Beach County Surfing Competition

9:30 AM
Lake Worth Municipal Beach, 10 South Ocean Boulevard

Competition:  9:00 to 12:00 p.m.

Contact:  Ryan Ruch, 561-966-7017

Area 2 Stand Up Paddle Competition

4:30 PM
Maclay Gardens, 3540 Thomasville Rd, Tallahassee
Competition:  4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Contact:  Melissa Outten, 850-264-5586

Area 3 Bowling Competition - North

9:00 AM
Lake City Bowl, 347 FL-247

Competition for Baker and Columbia counties

Contact:  Marci McAdams

Coaches Training School - Flag Football and Pickleball

9:00 AM
Veterans Memorial Park, 7400 SW 41st Pl, Gainesville

Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Contact: Evan Combs

Register online for this class