Area 9

Area 9 is made of counties of Bland, Carroll, Floyd, Giles, Grayson, Montgomery, Pulaski, and Wythe and the cities of Galax and Radford
Contact Us
Special Olympics Area 9 Contact Info
In Person
1100 South Main Street Suite B
Blacksburg VA 24060
By Phone
540.951.2918
540.951.2979 (fax)
Online
Email: Area 9 Office, Area 9 Coordinator
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Upcoming Events

Unified Softball

Harkrader Sports Complex, behind Christiansburg Middle School.
Unified Sports joins people with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team. It was inspired by a simple principle: training together and playing together is a quick path to friendship and understanding. Teams play in tournaments scheduled throughout the season.


The Tuesday evenings 6:00- 7:30. The league is for players 13 and older. Players will be placed on teams of similar age and ability. Coaches and players of all skill levels are welcome.



Volunteers Sign up:

Athletes Sign up:

Track and Field practice

Christiansburg High School
Each Sunday Afternoon 2-4 pm
Athletes will work on fitness and skills while practice for Track and Field Events.
Note: Unified Bocce is at the same time and location. You can sign up for one or both. The groups will rotate participation.

Volunteers Sign up:
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Unified Bocce

Christiansburg High School Stadium
Unified Bocce joins people with and without intellectual disabilities for a fun and fitness.
It was inspired by a simple principle: training together and playing together is a quick path to friendship and understanding.

Never played Bocce? It's easy to learn and for all ability levels!

All members of the Special Olympics community (coaches, partners, family members, volunteer groups and caregivers) are welcome to join! This activity is led by Coaches Matt and Jill Wheeler and will meet each Sunday afternoon 2-4 pm.

Note: Track and Field is at the same time and location. You can sign up for one or both. The groups will rotate participation.

Volunteers Sign up:

Athletes Sign up:

Spring Games Track and Field- Area 9

Christiansburg High School Stadium
A great day for athletes to compete in three track and field events. Noon to 5:00 p.m.
Check in begins at 11:00 a.m.

Volunteers are needed to plan and assist with the events.

Games management = assist with staging, time keeping, and other duties to run the track meet.

Note: Unified Bocce is at the same time and location. You can sign up for one or both. The groups will rotate participation.


Volunteers Sign up:

Athletes Sign up:

Swimming program--Wednesday evenings at Blacksburg Aquatic Center-

Blacksburg Aquatic Center-
WEDNESDAYS Beginning  Feb 7, 7:00-8:00 pm

Unified Bowling League

NRV SUPERBOWL: 375 ARBOR DRIVE NE, CHRISTIANSBURG
Unified Sports welcomes players with and without disabilities. All sports practice and play each week!

Weekly league at the NRV Superbowl in Christiansburg.
Thursdays, beginning February 15
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Please wear socks. 

ATHLETE SIGN UP
VOLUNTEER SIGN UP*
Orientation for ALL new volunteers TBA
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Sports Offered

Basketball

Winter

Bowling

Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall

Softball

Spring and Summer

Swimming

Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall

Track & Field

Spring and Summer

Young Athletes

Winter and Fall

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