Special Olympics Virginia - Area 6

07/29/2011

Competing in the same pool in Athens, Greece, where Baltimore-native Michael Phelps won his first six Olympic gold medals was a special moment for Zachary Poston. But it got better when he stood atop the podium there as a medal-winner — just like Phelps did in 2004 — after winning gold in the 40

07/18/2011

Are you looking for something to do to finish out your summer? Have your Special Olympic athlete join in the fun at Bon Air Elementary School Monday evenings 6pm -7pm to train with others for the Special Olympics 1 Mile race on Oct 1. This is part of the Capitol 10 Miler put on by Richmond Road Runners Club. Training begins August 1. Contact Karin Koch at [email protected] with questions!

07/11/2011

Please take a moment to check out the newly created site for our training program to prepare for the Capitol 10 Miler-Special Olympics 1 Mile race on Oct 1!

06/30/2011

One of our best cheerleaders...John Moreau

In the world of basketball he is a legend. John Moreau refereed at countless NCAA tournaments and Olympic trials. He has been on the court with basketball super-stars like Michael Jordan, David Thompson, Larry Bird, and Magic Johnson. Coach Jimmy Valvano affectionately called Moreau “Papa John.”

06/25/2011

Best of luck to all of the athletes participating in the Special Olympics World Summer Games! "Let me Win. But if I Cannot win, Let me be brave in the attempt."

06/20/2011

"Any man can be a Father but it takes someone special to be a Dad." - Anne Geddes
Happy DAD's Day!

06/01/2011

"Not Acceptable" is a powerful and compelling 30 second television PSA which gives voice to a variety of diverse communities each of whom expresses that it i...

05/27/2011

Who is your hero?

05/24/2011

Have you taken the pledge yet? Better yet ~ spread the word, to end the word!

The Spread the Word to End the Word campaign is pleased to announce the release of a new hard-hitting public service announcement (PSA) called "Not Acceptable."

05/19/2011

Special Olympics has grown from a modest program serving local athletes to become the world’s largest movement dedicated to promoting respect, acceptance, inclusion and human dignity for people with intellectual disabilities through sports. Please share with us why Special Olympics is important to you!

05/16/2011

Area 6 & Area 31 is hosting a Softball Invitational Tournament on June 5th! Registration starts at 8:30am @ the Mechanicsville Little League. Lunch will be provided to registered athletes and coaches/volunteers. Email [email protected] for more information.

05/10/2011

Since 1989 the Collegiate School has hosted the Special Olympics Virginia Area 6 Summer Games. This year students & athletes were invited to participate in the Opening Ceremonies by running alongside local law enforcement & carry the "Flame of Hope."