Area 26

Topgolf and Special Olympics have formed a global partnership that is committed to making the game of golf more diverse, inclusive and fun. The partnership between Topgolf and Special Olympics demonstrates how inclusive sport training and competition can serve as a catalyst for inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities. What starts in a Topgolf bay can extend into our classrooms, workplaces, and communities. This year, for the first time, Special Olympics and Topgolf are proud to announce the 2026 Topgolf ProAm.

Event Details

Join us at Topgolf One Loudoun.

• When: September 24, 2025, 5:00–8:00 PM
• Where: Topgolf One Loudoun, 20356 Commonwealth Center Dr, Ashburn, VA 20147
• Team size: 5 people per team (each team will be paired with an athlete)
• Team entry fee: $1,500
• Register here: Registration Portal 

If you have any questions, please contact Matt Butta at MButta@specialolympicsva.org for additional information.

We're raising money for the cause to make a difference! Please join us at our fourth annual Pancake Breakfast for a morning of food and fellowship. Your pancakes, courtesy of Bronson Bierhall, will be freshly whipped up by the Bronson staff and served to you by our local athletes! All the proceeds from ticket sales & tips will go directly to fund the Area 26 Special Olympics Programs.

Grab your slot before they fill up! 

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In honor of the legacy of Mark J. Emery who embodied the mission of Special Olympics. He is a founder, an inventor, a motivator, and a friend. Through his leadership as coordinator, coach, and unified partner of Area 26 sports he instilled respect, inclusion, and unity among his athletes and volunteers. Mark is credited for his longtime dedication to this annual golf tournament fundraiser that benefits all sports programs in Area 26.

Play 18 holes at the fabulous Westfields Golf Course, Chantilly, Virginia and interact with our Special Olympic Athletes. Enjoy lunch, an awards dinner banquet, unlimited beverages during play, and silent auction, too!

Register below and choose from multiple sponsorship levels, some of which include a foursome of golfers. 2026 Mark J. Emery Memorial Golf Tournament for Area 26 - Campaign

For more information, contact us at a26golffundraiser@novasova.org.

Swimmers compete under competition rules in a series of time trials which are used to determine the division individual swimmers will compete in at 2027 Potomac Region Swim Meet. At Special Olympics competitions, all athletes are given an equal chance to participate, perform and be recognized for doing their best by their teammates, family, and fans. This unique process called "divisioning" is designed to ensure athletes are grouped by age, gender and ability – giving everyone a reasonable chance to win. Divisioning makes Special Olympics competitions fair, empowering and exciting.

Event Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (times are subjected to change)
Claude Moore Recreation & Community Center
46105 Loudoun Park Lane
Sterling, VA 20164

This event draws more than 200+ athletes from across Loudoun and Fairfax Counties. Swim teams and community members, family, friends and neighbors of athletes are encouraged to attend or even better to volunteer. Please email Kareem Burgess with questions, volunteer details will be updated in early February.

The Northern Virginia Special Olympics Swim Championships mark the joyful close of another great season, bringing together the community to celebrate athletes with intellectual and physical disabilities through the spirit of competitive swimming. Hosted annually by George Mason University's Aquatic & Fitness Center, the meet serves as the official Northern Virginia Regional championship, creating a day that honors athletic achievement while fostering inclusion and social justice for individuals of all abilities.

Event Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (times are subjected to change)
George Mason University (AFC)
4520 Patriot Circle
Fairfax, VA 22030

Please email Kareem Burgess with questions, volunteer details will be updated in early February.