Special Olympics

Contact Information

Colleen Lanigan
Special Olympics Coordinator
200 Plant Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

(919) 968-2787 x204
clanigan@townofchapelhill.org

Walk for the Gold

Support Special Olympics North Carolina by participating in the
Chapel Hill Police Department 5K Walk for the Gold!

Strollers, walkers and pets-on-a-leash are welcome!

Special Olympics Chapel Hill/Orange County provides year-round athletic training and competition to persons 5 years and older with intellectual disabilities. Athletes are placed on teams with persons of similar ages and skill levels. No prior sports knowledge is necessary. There are no fees associated with Special Olympic programming, and some transportation assistance is available.

Volunteers provide coaching instruction. Since athletes range in skill level from very low to very competitive, coaches may find a team that suits their own knowledge and skill. No prior sports knowledge is necessary, only enthusiasm, flexibility and a sense of humor.

To register for athletic opportunities, please contact the Special Olympics CH/OC office at 968-2787, extension 204.

CHCCS/OCS Bowling

Dates:February 4 - April 18
Days: Monday - Friday
Time: TBA during school hours
Location: Mardis Gras

CHCCS/OCS Swimming

Dates:February 4 - April 18
Days/Time: Tuesday & Wednesday: 9:55 - 10:35 a.m., 10:40 - 11:20 a.m.;
Tuesday & Thursday: 1:00 - 1:40 p.m.
Location: Chapel Hill Community Center
Note: Local swim meets, April 22 and 23, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Softball

Dates:March 30 - May 18
Day: Sunday
Time: 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Cedar Falls Park
Note: Special Olympics North Carolina Summer Games in Raleigh, June 6 - 8; Regional tournament in Chapel Hill on April 19.

Track & Field

Dates:April 8 - June 3
Day: Tuesday and Thursday
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: UNC Fetzer
Note: Limited to 12 independent runners; Special Olympics North Carolina Summer Games in Raleigh, June 6 - 8; Regional tournament in Kernersville on May 3.

Swimming

Dates:February 26 - June 3
Days: Tuesday
Time: 5:30 - 6:15 p.m.
Location: Chapel Hill Community Center
Note: Limited to 12 independent swimmers; Special Olympics North Carolina Summer Games in Raleigh, June 6 - 8; Regional Tournament in Hillsborough on April 19.