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Join us for the Unified Fore Joy Topgolf ProAm on Friday, September 18! This event is the largest event of inclusive golf in the Special Olympics movement.
Topgolf ProAm: September 18
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Annually, big rig trucks raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics NC and then celebrate by traveling 28 miles around Charlotte in a convoy!
Truck Convoy: August 15
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When Fonz Hyman steps onto the basketball court at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minneapolis in June, the moment will reflect years of preparation, teamwork and belief.
Athlete Spotlight: Fonz Hyman
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SONC seeks to build better, healthier communities through a more holistic approach to health, fitness, nutrition and inclusion.
A Focus on More Inclusive Health
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Summer Games Returned May 29-31

Nearly 1,700 athletes and Unified partners competed in eight sports at the 2026 Special Olympics NC Summer Games taking place May 29-31! Photos will be available here and results will be available soon.

Team SONC to Take on 2026 USA Games

Nearly 70 North Carolina athletes, Unified partners, coaches and staff support personnel will travel to Minnesota for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games taking place June 20-26. Meet them here!

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2026 Global Messenger Training Application Open

The 2026 Global Messenger Training application is now open. This year’s training will take place August 7-8 in Morrisville. The deadline to submit a 2026 application is Tuesday, June 30. Registered Special Olympics NC athletes can learn more and apply here.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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Jun
2026 Special Olympics NC Equestrian Coach Training - Salisbury, NC
Jun 14, 2026 – 9:00am
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Jun
2026 Special Olympics NC Golf Tour - South Carolina
Jun 22, 2026 – 1:00pm
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2026 Special Olympics NC Golf Tour - Maggie Valley
Jul 12, 2026 – 1:00pm
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Jul
Virtual Meet the Athletes Meeting
Jul 27, 2026 – 6:30pm
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Aug
2026 Special Olympics NC Golf Tour - Mooresville
Aug 10, 2026 – 1:00pm
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Volunteer at an event near you

In North Carolina, we have many events and campaigns happening throughout the year! See if there is something happening near you by clicking here.

Fall Tournament • November 10-12 • Charlotte

The Special Olympics NC Fall Tournament returns for the first time since 2019 this November. Nearly 1,100 Special Olympics athletes will compete in seven sports at venues across the Charlotte area. We need your help to make this event one to remember!

Register to volunteer here!

Plane Pull • October 29 • Raleigh

Join us at the 2022 Plane Pull at RDU International Airport on October 29! We need volunteer help to make this event a success. Register to volunteer here!

Over The Edge • December 3 • Raleigh

Brave individuals will rappel 30 stories for Special Olympics NC on December 3 at the 2022 Over The Edge in Downtown Raleigh. We need volunteer help to make this event a success. Register to volunteer here!

Volunteer at our office or warehouse - Cary/Morrisville area

Special Olympics North Carolina regularly needs assistance at our office. If you or your group are interested in volunteering, please sign up online.  In addition to handling data entry for newly registered athletes and volunteers, we also maintain a large warehouse with almost everything needed for a sports or fundraising events. We need volunteers to assist in keeping it all in order. Groups welcomed. Please sign up online or email volunteers@sonc.net with questions.

Learn more about being a local coach or committee member

We have a local program essentially in each county of the state with year-round sports training and local events.  In addition to having sport coaches, each program has a local committee that assists the local program coordinator in all of their program needs. Click here to see what opportunities are available or contact your local program's coordinator.