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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.


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

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.

Roanoke Big Feet Meet

William Fleming High School Colonel Stadium, 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. This Feet Meet will take place at William Fleming High School. A Short Ceremony-Celebration will take place at 11:00 am.

Sign up to volunteer:
https://tinyurl.com/BigFeetVolSignup

If you have any questions email southwest@specialolympicsva.org

2025 UCS Soccer Tournament - Woodgrove HS

36811 Allder School Rd Purcellville, VA 20132
Our UCS Soccer Tournament, featuring our unified high school teams, will be hosted at Woodgrove High School. We have a variety of event volunteer opportunities at this tournament including: scorekeepers, line judges, referees and volunteer2cheer.


Interested volunteers can sign up to volunteer: https://shorturl.at/nLTYs



Event time: 8:00am - 2:00pm. Tournament time is subject to change depending on how many teams compete.



For questions please email Margaret White or Kelly Long

Area 24 Flag Football Tournament

Heritage High School: 3101 Wards Ferry Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502

 Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm

Whether you are competing, cheering, or volunteering, your presence makes a difference in celebrating the abilities and accomplishments of our athletes.

➡️ Registration Deadline: Please confirm your registration by Wednesday, September 17, 2025, to secure your spot.
To register, simply contact Gena Callahan via email at genacallahanarea24@yahoo.com

2025 Accomack Little Feet Meet

Arcadia High School 8210 Lankford Hwy, Oak Hall, VA 23416
“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 to eight weeks in preparation for the culminating Feet Meet.


Feet Meets are school events that occur during the school day.





Any questions please contact Tysha Austin or call 757-962-1575

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

2025 UCS Soccer Tournament - Madison HS

2500 James Madison Drive Vienna, VA 22181
Our UCS Soccer Tournament featuring our unified high school teams will be hosted at Madison High School. We have a variety of event volunteer opportunities at this tournament including: scorekeepers, line judges, referees and volunteer2cheer.


Interested volunteers can sign up to volunteer: https://shorturl.at/vzHSe



Event time: 8:00am - 2:00pm. Tournament time is subject to change depending on how many teams compete.



For questions please email Margaret White or Kelly Long

Spirit on the James Cheer Competition

New Kent High School - 7365 Egypt Rd, New Kent, VA 23124
Get ready to shine at the Spirit of the James Cheer Competition! The event will be held on Sunday, October 5, 2025, from 9 AM – 1 PM at New Kent High School. Teams will perform a chant, cheer, and dance, along with Level 0–2 stunts, jumps, and tumbling.

Registration Deadline: September 19th
Click here to register your team - Team registration link

Click here to register to volunteer - Volunteer registration link

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Sara Harder