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Invitational Competitions

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Find an invitational event for your local area to compete in.

Area 2 Fall Games

Norfolk Academy - 1585 Wesleyan Dr, Norfolk, VA 23502
Sports: Volleyball, Soccer, and Bocce

Registration due:  September 27

Please contact  Kami Lannetti to register

Shenandoah Super Games

Bridgewater College, 402 East College Street Bridgewater, Virginia 22812
The 2025 SSG will be hosted by Bridgewater College and offer bocce, golf (Level 4), pickleball doubles (traditional/unified), soccer 5-a-side, volleyball team (traditional/unified) and Skills for pickleball, soccer and volleyball. Registration links will be available in late September, if you are outside of the Shenandoah Region please email Mike below to be added to the invitational list.

Contact: Mike Gangloff

Shenandoah Slam Basketball Tournament

Albemarle High School 2775 Hydraulic Road Charlottesville VA 22901
Regional basketball tournament offering full court 5v5 (traditional/unified), half court 3v3 (traditional) and Skills level 1, 2 and Team Skills. If you are outside of the Shenandoah Region please email Mike below to be added to the invitational list.

Contact: Mike Gangloff

2026 Woodberry Forest Basketball Tournament

898 Woodberry Forest Road Orange, VA 22989
The Woodberry Forest Basketball Tournament is a regional qualifying basketball tournament held for Special Olympics Virginia athletes. The event begins with an Opening Ceremony kick off followed by tournament play involving full court traditional, full court Unified, half court, and individual skills competition.


If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Tyler Martin

Virginia Military Institute Games

Virginia Military Institute, Lexington VA
VMI will host a great day of sports on their historic grounds in Lexington Virginia, bringing together VMI Cadets and SOVA Athletes for a memorable experience of fun and competition. If you are outside of the Shenandoah Region please email Mike below to be added to the invitational list.

Contact: Mike Gangloff

2026 Woodberry Forest Spring Games

898 Woodberry Forest Road, Orange, VA 22989
Hundreds of athletes will gather at Woodberry Forest Schools to compete in bocce, softball, swimming and track and field.




Contact Tyler Martin for more information.