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!

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 

Coaches Training School - Rhythmic Gymnastics

1:00 PM
Tampa Bay Rhythmic, 6542 Krycul Ave, Riverview
Time: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Contact: Lenard Kemp

Register online for this class 

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Fundraising Event: Round Up for Charity

Talk of the Town Restaurants

Treat yourself to dinner out and support our athletes!

 Our friends at Talk of the Town Restaurants invite their guests to round up their bill during the entire month of July. Take a break from summer cooking and enjoy a great meal at any of their fantastic restaurants, and be sure to tell your server to round up for Special Olympics Florida. 

Thanks for dining out to make a difference!

Charley’s Steak House - Kissimmee, Orlando and Tampa 
FishBones - Lake Mary 
Vito’s - Orlando
Texas Cattle Company - Lakeland


Talk of The Town Restaurants

Race For Inclusion Speaker Series: Navigating Healthcare

9:00 AM
Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute, Orlando
Race for Inclusion Speaker Series

Coaches Training School - Artistic Gymnastics

7:00 AM
Temple Terrace Family Recreation Complex, 6610 Whiteway Dr.
Time: 8:00 am to 12:00 pm

Contact: Lenard Kemp

Register online for this class 

Flag Football Athlete Clinic

9:00 AM
University of Miami
Clinic is 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Contact: Jill Olmstead, 305-608-7387

Coaches Training School - Golf

11:00 AM
First Tee Golf Course, 1740 George Jenkins Blvd, Lakeland
Class:  11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  Contact: Cathy Tagliareni

Area 6 Stand Up Paddle Competition

8:00 AM
Martin Luther King Park, 199 Lake Silver Drive, Winter Haven
Competition 8:00 am to 3:00 p.m.  Contact:  Cathy Tagliareni, 352-809-2257

Palm Beach County Bowling Competition

9:00 AM
Greenacres Bowl, 6126 Lake Worth Road

Competition:  9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Contact:  Ryan Ruch, 561-966-7017


Area 3 Bowling Competition - South

9:00 AM
Bowlero East, 3225 SE Maricamp Road, Ocala

Competition for Marion County athletes.

Contact:   Lauren Tingley, 352-910-6832

Area 3 Bowling Competition - Central

9:00 AM
Alley Gatorz, 2606 NE Waldo Rd, Gainesville

Competition for Alachua and Bradford county athletes.

Contact: Evan Combs,  904-556-0855