SODC Brings Hardware Home from Penn Relays
Special Olympics DC Athletes from Coolidge High School and River Terrace Educational Campus made an impact at the Penn Relays by showcasing their exceptional talents this April! The event was a testament to the power of inclusion and sportsmanship....
Unified Champion Schools: Reaching DC Youth One Bowl at a Time
Story by SODC Intern Colin Trinity Balls rolling, pins falling down, the clap of a high five being given out. These are all sounds that are drowned out by constant laughter and words of encouragement from athletes at the Special Olympics DC Unified...
Winter Sports Happening Now
Special Olympics DC's Winter Seasons are underway! Our athletes are competing in the following sports: Bowling Unified Basketball Unified Bocce Young Athletes Program
Special Olympics Youth Leaders Advocate on Capitol Hill
In early February, students in the Special Olympics Unified Champion School programs at Coolidge and Woodson High School traveled downtown to spend time learning and leading on the Hill as part of Special Olympics Hill Day. Youth Leaders Faviana...
DC Polar Plunge Featured on Good Morning Washington
DC Polar Plunge featured on Good Morning WashingtonJanuary 28, 2025 — Nicole Preston, President and CEO at Special Olympics DC joined Good Morning Washington to discuss their annual Polar Plunge event. Special Olympics DC’s Polar Plunge is a unique...
2025 DC Polar Plunge – February 22, 2025. Register Today!
What is the Polar Plunge?The Polar Plunge is a very cool way for the community to come out and show their support for the athletes of Special Olympics DC. There will be an above-ground swimming pool erected at the Yards Park, and participants...
Meet Amari Knott, Athlete-Host of the Night of Trees Gala!
After much anticipation, we are thrilled to announce the Hosts of the 40th Annual Night of Trees Gala... Amari Knott and Debbi Jarvis! Congratulations to Special Olympics DC young-adult athlete Amari Knott, who will co-host the Night of Trees...
Happy Back To School!
Welcome back, DC students, teachers, and families! Special Olympics DC is excited to welcome you back for the 2024 - 2025 school year. New and returning school registration forms are now available below as well as under the Register Your Program...
Register Now for the 2024 Law Enforcement Torch Run 5k on October 4th
“What started in 1981...as a flicker of hope for Special Olympics has now become a roaring flame of stability for Special Olympics athletes worldwide.” - Richard Munyon, Wichita, Kansas retired police chiefRegister today to run/walk for Special...
Meet Kenny Harris: Lifelong Athlete
Kenny Harris proudly proclaims to everyone he meets, “I’m an athlete!” But Kenny is much more than just an athlete. He is a hard worker, a leader, a lifelong Special Olympics participant and a gold medalist who plans to be a coach when his running...