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!

Tune In: Special Olympics World Winter Games Recap Show

1:00 PM
ABC, Disney+, ESPN+
World Winter Games Recap Show

FHSAA Tennis Regional Competition

9:00 AM
USTA, 10000 USTA Blvd, Orlando
Competition:  9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Contact:  Danielle Kent, 352-242-7770

Savor The Bay

6:00 PM
Raymond James Stadium East Club, 4201 N Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa
Learn more, participate, sponsor, donate!  Guests must be age 21 and older to attend.

Sunshine Bowl and Cheer Clinic

Raymond James Stadium, 4201 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa

Area 8 Summer Games - Athletics Competition

8:30 AM
Traz-Powell Stadium at Miami Dade Community College
Contact:  Terence Wimbley, 407-271-3046 and Jennifer Valliere, 305-898-1037

FHSAA Track & Field Regional Competition

8:30 AM
Lake Minneola High School

Competition:  8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Contact:  Danielle Kent, 352 243 9536 x520

Coaches Training School - Stand Up Paddle

9:00 AM
Naples
Sport Clinicians: MJ Weibling & Stephanie Dangler
Sport Clinician Trainee: Donna Catron 

Schedule: 
• 9:00am - 11:00am - Classroom Portion 
• 11:00pm - 12:00pm- Travel to water portion/Lunch 
• 12:00pm - 2:00pm - Water Portion 

Important Information: 
• The classroom portion will be held at Clinician's MJ Weibling residence.  5 Blue Ave. #703 Naples, FL 34108 (Gate Code- call MJ @239-370-6727)
• The water portion will follow the classroom portion at Wiggins State Park 
• Bring your own equipment or contact MJ Weibling if you need equipment. 
• Dress in comfortable water attire and be prepared for the Florida heat. 
• Snacks/water will be provided for classroom portion 
• Lunch is not provided; please bring your lunch. 


Contact Information: 
If you have any questions about the SUP Coaches Training on April 19th, please contact Chad Weber, Sports Training & Competition Manager – Area 7 South or Clinician’s MJ Weibling/Stephanie Danger. 
 
[email protected] / (239) 470-2241
[email protected] /  (239) 370-6727
[email protected] / (239) 450-1304
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Area 5 Triathlon Competition

7:00 AM
St. Anthony's Triathlon, 1200 7th Ave N, St Petersburg

Contact:  Phyllis Crain, 813-857-3350     

           

Coaches Training School - Surfing

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

Training Agenda:

  • Classroom Session 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.: Introduction, overview, review coach’s resources, paperwork requirements, review rules, & discuss best practices
  • Water Session 11:30 – 2:00 p.m.: Review techniques, safety concerns, and best coaching practices

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 training class

Coaches Training School - Bowling

2:30 PM
Bowlero West Ocala, 1818 SW 17th St, Ocala

Coaches Training School - Stand Up Paddle

9:00 AM
Hunter Springs Park, 104 NE 1st Ave Crystal River
Training:  9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

FHSAA Unified Track & Field State Championships

8:15 AM
Lake Minneola High School, 101 N Hancock Rd, Minneola

Competition:  8:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Contact:  Danielle Kent, 352 243 9536 x520

FHSAA Tennis State Competition

9:00 AM
Sanlando Park, 401 W. Highland St., Altamonte Springs
Competition:  9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Contact:  Danielle Kent, 352-242-7770
 

Coaches Training School - Bowling

9:00 AM
Pin Chaser Lanes, 5555 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa

Training:  9 am to 12 pm

Register online for this training class

Coaches Training School - Swimming

12:00 PM
New Port Richey Rec Center, 6630 Van Buren St.

Training:  12 pm to 4 pm

Register online for this training class
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State Summer Games

ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex and USTA National Campus
Contact:  BJ Mealy, 352-933-3720

Athletics: ESPN Track
05/16/25 - 12:00 pm 4:30 pm
05/17/25 -8:00 am 4:00 pm 

Basketball: ESPN Athletic Center 
05/16/25 - 12:00 pm 4:00 pm 
05/17/25 - 8:00 am 4:00 pm 

Bocce: ESPN Arena
05/16/25 -12:00 pm 4:00 pm
05/17/25 - 9:00 am 4:00 pm 

Cheerleading: ESPN Arena
05/17/25 - 10:00 am 2:30 pm 

Cycling: ESPN Slam Dunk Lot
05/16/25 - 12:00 pm 4:00 pm 
05/17/25 - 9:00 am 2:30 pm 

Soccer: ESPN Marathon Fields
05/16/25 - 12:00 pm 3:00 pm 
05/17/25 -9:00 am 3:00 pm

Tennis: USTA Orlando
05/16/25 - 12:00 pm 4:00 pm 
05/17/25 - 9:00 am 3:00 pm

Area 5 Triathlon Competition

7:00 AM
Dunedin Rotary, Honeymoon Island State Park, 1 Causeway Blvd, Dunedin

Contact:  Phyllis Crain, 813-857-3350  

Coaches Training School - Bowling

10:30 AM
Bowland Port Charlotte, 3192 Harbor Blvd, Port Charlotte

Area 5 Triathlon Competition

7:00 AM
Fort DeSoto Park, North Beach, 3500 Pinellas Bayway S., St. Petersburg

Contact:  Phyllis Crain, 813-857-3350  

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Camp Shriver

Sarasota

Contact:  Erin Foster, 813-564-3759