Swimming

This page draws together swimming related information for the 2021 Summer Series. The following materials will prepare you for swimming competitions and give you a schedule of the events.

Resources

Return to Activities Plan (PDF)

Swim Competition Event Information

Swimming Operations Manual (PDF)

Event Dates

We will continue to update event dates and locations as the information becomes available.

Flag Football Practice

Heritage High School - 3101 Wards Ferry Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24502

Practice begins Sunday, 8/10

2:00 pm -3:30 pm

Bring Water!

*If you have any questions please reach out to coach Gena Callahan at 434-610-0240.

Unified Pickleball Practice

Heritage United Methodist Church - 582 Leesville Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24502

Practice begins Saturday, 8/16

10:00 am - 11:30 am

*If you have questions please reach out to Coach Gena Callahan at 434-610-0240

Unified Bocce

St. Mary's Catholic Church, 1205 Old Mill Rd. Blacksburg, VA

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.
Uninified Bocce is a fun sport suitable for any skill level. Practices are SUNDAY AFTERNOONS 2:00-4:00 p.m. - Meet behind the church.
Volunteers Sign up:
Athletes Sign up:

Bocce Practice

Lynchburg City Stadium- 3180 Fort Ave, Lynchburg, VA 24501

Practice begins Monday, 8/25

5:45 pm- 7:00 pm

* If you have questions reach out to Coach Shari Boyd at 540-266-4859 or Coach Lynn Brooks at 434-942-6622.

Unified Cheerleading

HopeTree Gymnasium, 860 Mt Vernon Ln, Salem, VA

Two, Four, Six, Eight! This FALL, learn cheers and have fun supporting Special Olympics Sports and cheering at local events. Special Olympics Athletes and Volunteers cheer together! More dates set for Winter, watch for more details.

Volunteers Sign up
Athletes Sign up

Soccer Sundays Salem

860 Mt Vernon Ln, Salem, VA

Area 8 Soccer Sundays. All abilities welcome. Practice includes skill development and team play. Youth practices 4:30p-5:30p. Teen and Adult Team practice 5:30-7p
Volunteers Sign up
Athletes Sign up

Unified Volleyball League

Blacksburg Community Center 725 Patrick Henry Drive, Blacksburg, VA

Unified Sports welcomes players with and without disabilities.
It was inspired by a simple principle: training together and playing together is a quick path to friendship and understanding.
All sports practice and play each week!

Athletes sign up: https://tinyurl.com/athlete9area
Volunteers sign up: https://tinyurl.com/volunteer9area

Unified Volleyball League. Ages 14 and older. Tuesdays, 7:00pm–8:30pm at Blacksburg Community Center on Patrick Henry Drive.

Unified Walking Club

Uptown Christiansburg Mall, 782 New River Rd. Christiansburg, VA

Unified Walking Club joins people with and without intellectual disabilities for a fun and fitness.
All members of the Special Olympics community (coaches, partners, family members, volunteer groups and caregivers) are welcome to join! This activity is lead by Coaches Matt and Jill Wheeler and will meet each Monday evening 6:30-7:30 pm.
Volunteers Sign up
Athletes Sign up

Unified Bowling League

NRV Superbowl, 375 Arbor Dr NE, Christiansburg, VA

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 Sept 18 (no bowling on Thanksgiving)
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Please wear socks.
ATHLETE SIGN UP
VOLUNTEER SIGN UP

Swimming-Blacksburg

Blacksburg Aquatic Center, 625 Patrick Henry Dr. Blacksburg, VA,

The swimming program pairs individuals with intellectual disabilities with a partner for individualized instruction. Swimsuit is required!
Wednesdays, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
ATHLETE SIGN UP
VOLUNTEER SIGN UP*