Area 8
Area 8 is made of the following counties: Botetourt, Craig, Franklin, Roanoke and the cities of Roanoke and Salem
Contact Us
Special Olympics Area 8 Contact Info
In Person
1100 South Main Street Suite B
Blacksburg VA 24060
Blacksburg VA 24060
By Phone
540.951.2918
540.951.2979 (fax)
540.951.2979 (fax)
Online
Upcoming Events in Area 8
Roanoke- Big Feet Meet
William Fleming High School - 3649 Ferncliff Ave NW, Roanoke, VA 24017
“Feet Meets” are a way for schools to engage students with and without intellectual disabilities. Students practice the sports stations at their schools for six - eight weeks in preparation for the culminating Feet Meet.
Feet Meets are school events that occur during the school day.
This Feet Meet takes place at William Fleming High School on 09/26/23.
The rain date is 09/28/23.
Sign up to volunteer:
https://tinyurl.com/BigFeetVolSignup
If you have any questions email [email protected]
Feet Meets are school events that occur during the school day.
This Feet Meet takes place at William Fleming High School on 09/26/23.
The rain date is 09/28/23.
Sign up to volunteer:
https://tinyurl.com/BigFeetVolSignup
If you have any questions email [email protected]
Sports Offered
Basketball
Winter
Bowling
Fall
Roller Skating
Fall
Soccer
Fall
Softball
Spring and Summer
Swimming
Winter, Spring, and Summer
Track & Field
Summer
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