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 - Gymnastics

4:00 PM
Leyva Gymnastics Academy, Miami
Training:  4:00 to 6:00 p.m.  
Contact: Jill Olmstead, [email protected] 

Coaches Training School - Flag Football and Softball

4:00 PM
Braddock Senior High School, Miami

Time:  4:00 to 6:00 p.m. 
Contact: Jill Olmstead, [email protected]

Register online for this training class

Coaches Training School - Flag Football

6:00 PM
Lake City Christian Academy, 3035 Pinemount Rd
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Contact: Evan Combs

Register online for this training class 

Central Region Flag Football

8:00 AM
Boone High School, 1000 E Kaley St, Orlando
Competition:  8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Contact:  Chris Labonte, 321-246-4089

Area 3 and Area 4 Powerlifting Competition

9:00 AM
CrossFit Iron Legion, 217 SE 1st Ave Suite #100, Ocala

Contact:  Evan Combs

Coaches Training School - Team Coach Certification

10:00 AM
Nova Southeastern University
Time:  10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  Register online for this training class.

Coaches Training School - Pickleball

9:00 AM
The Yards at Amelia, 7551 W 4th Ave., Hialeah

Training: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Contact: Jill Olmstead, [email protected]

Register online for this training class

Coaches Training School - Golf

4:00 PM
Miami Lakes Golf Course, 7601 Miami Lakes Drive
Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm 

Contact: Jill Olmstead, [email protected]   

Register online for this training class

SOI's Global Webinar: Family Engagement

9:30 AM
Online via Zoom
Mark your calendars for Special Olympics' upcoming global webinar on family engagement. Don't miss out on hearing from our global family leaders as they share exciting highlights and launch new resources. Join us on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 9:30 AM ET. Register now.


SOI Global Webinar

Coaches Training School - Powerlifting

6:00 PM
Caution CrossFit, 14660 NW 60th Ave., Miami Lakes
Training:  6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Contact: Jill Olmstead, [email protected]

Register online for this training

State Triathlon Competition

7:00 AM
Waterfront Park, Lake Minneola
Contact:  BJ Mealy, 352-933-3720



Central Region Pickleball Competition

8:00 AM
Clear One Sports Centre, 4141 John Young Parkway, Orlando
Competition:  8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Contact:  Cathy Tagliareni, 352-809-2257

Miami-Dade County Softball Competition - Teams

5:00 PM
Bucky Dent Park

Competition:  5:00 to 9:00 p.m.    Contact:  Zachary Lerman, 407-271-3046

Miami-Dade County Fall Classic

9:00 AM
Goodlet Park and Nostra Fitness
Competition:  9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Contact: Jill Olmstead, 305-608-7387

Palm Beach County Pickleball Competition

9:00 AM
Therapeutic Recreation, 2728 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth
Competition:  9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  

Contact:  Ryan Ruch, 561-966-7017

Area 2 Powerlifting Competition

9:00 AM
The Iron Vault, 1514 S. Monroe, Tallahassee
Competition:  9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Contact:  Anika Fields

Area 5 Golf Competition

7:00 AM
Cove Cay Golf Club, 2612 Cove Cay Dr, Clearwater
Competition:  7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 
Contact: Mary Albaugh, [email protected], 813-422-8853
Volunteer Contact: Savannah Rock, [email protected], 689-348-0332

Miami-Dade County Golf Competition

9:00 AM
Miami Lakes Golf Course
Competition:  9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  Contact: Jill Olmstead, 305-608-7387


Marlins Softball Skills Assessment

9:00 AM
Marlins Stadium, Miami
Time:  9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  Contact:  Terence Wimbley, Jr., 407-271-3046

Area 2 Golf Competition

5:00 PM
Summerbrooke Golf Club, 7505 Preservation Rd., Tallahassee
Competition:  5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Contact:  Bridget Hawk, 850-207-9663