Special Olympics Virginia - Tidewater Region

03/30/2023

07/26/2022

There is still time to join our Esports Summer Series. Join us Saturdays at 6pm for tournament play.

Upcoming dates:
7/30, 8/6, 8/13

Register here: https://specialolympicsva.wufoo.com/forms/z12nceg11rwj6hi/

🎮 Rocket League is an online game played with futuristic cars and trucks that follow soccer rules

🎮 You can practice on your own time on your device(s)
Tournament play will be 1 vs. 1 single game elimination

04/26/2022

The 2022 Norfolk Public Schools Little Feet Meet was a huge success! Beautiful weather, a great facility, dedicated teachers, staff and volunteer, plus lots of smiling faces made for a great day.

12/15/2021

The Tidewater Tip-Off is BACK!! Registrations are due January 24th.

Looking to volunteer at the event? Visit https://cerv.is/m?0218x522 to sign up.

We hope to see you on the court!

11/22/2021

We are excited to announce that Basketball Season will start on December 5, 2021, at Deep Creek Community Center. You must provide your vaccination card to play, coach or volunteer this season.

11/16/2021

Missing Fall Champs? Us too!! Take a look back at the weekend with these incredible photos.

10/12/2021

Be the reason someone smiles!! Join us at the 2021 Fall Championships.

We transform lives through the joy of sport by providing year-round athletic training and competition for athletes of all ages with intellectual disabilities. Join us as an athlete, volunteer, or fan - and reveal your inner champion!

06/14/2021

An important statement from Special Olympics. Take a moment to read!

This , Special Olympics celebrates inclusion alongside the LGBTQ+ community. We are proud of the LGBTQ+ athletes, staff, volunteers, families, and partners in our global movement.

Read our statement: https://fal.cn/3fXli

06/03/2021

🚨GIVEAWAY TIME🚨

Are you signed up for next week's 2021 Torch Run? If so, we want to know how many miles you plan to run! Comment on SOVA’s post and we'll randomly select a winner to receive a FREE LETR polo.

www.specialolympicsva.org/2021-torch-run

🚨GIVEAWAY TIME🚨

Are you signed up for next week's 2021 Torch Run? If so, we want to know how many miles you plan to run! Comment below and we'll randomly select a winner to receive a FREE LETR polo.

www.specialolympicsva.org/2021-torch-run

05/17/2021

Come connect online with other esports athletes!! Check out the details on our Discord channel below:

Check out the SOVA Esports community on Discord - hang out with 19 other members and enjoy free voice and text chat.

04/26/2021

Torch Run is back!! Registration is now open for the 2021 Torch Run. Help us cover 22,000 miles for the athletes of Special Olympics Virginia.

Register and find more information here: https://impact.specialolympicsva.org/2021TorchRun

Run with us.

Torch Run is back. Join thousands of members of Law Enforcement and the community as we run, walk, and bike 22,000 miles across the state in celebration of the Special Olympics Virginia Summer Series.

Learn more and register at: https://www.specialolympicsva.org/2021-torch-run

04/22/2021

We are excited to announce that it is time for ROUND 2 of the Summer Series Rocket League Tournament!! Mark your calendars for April 30th at 8pm.

Here are some important details & links:
1. For anyone that is new to the sport, check out the quick start guide and login walkthrough on our website: https://www.specialolympicsva.org/esports?locale=en

2. Registration is due by April 28th. Visit https://specialolympicsva.wufoo.com/forms/z19075dc1rvedev/ to sign up!

Ready.. Set... GO!!!!!

04/21/2021

Today’s highlight is our very own Kami!! See the post below to read Kami’s story and also check out the amazing volunteers we are highlighting this week.

Thank you to all of the fabulous volunteers that help to keep our programs running!!

Kami has been involved with Special Olympics Virginia for over 10 years as the Area 2 coordinator. Herself, her husband and all of her children have volunteered and coached at numerous events in the Southeast. At the first soccer tournament she attended she was asked to be a coach, and she hasn’t....

04/20/2021

is an opportunity to recognize the impact of volunteer service and the power of volunteers to tackle one of society’s greatest challenges, to build stronger more inclusive communities.

Today we are highlighting Coach Marcus from Area 2. We are so grateful for Coach Marcus and all of the amazing Tidewater Region volunteers that help keep our programs running!

Check out the story on Coach Marcus and read about the other volunteers we are highlighting this week: https://www.specialolympicsva.org/marcus-leggett?locale=en

Marcus, whose son is also a Special Olympics Virginia athlete, has been with Area 2 for 15 years as the local coordinator in Virginia Beach and as a coach of multiple sports year round. After being called coach at the first event he attended, he knew he was locked in.

04/02/2021

If you are participating in the Rocket League Tournament tonite, please be sure to read the Quick Start guide at:

https://www.specialolympicsva.org/esports

You must have the game downloaded on your PC or console.

Special Olympics Virginia is getting in the game. That's right, we're excited to enter the world of esports. Esports is a form of organized, multiplayer sport competition using video games.

03/30/2021

Attention Esports fans!! Tomorrow (March 31) is the deadline to register for the Esports tournament on April 2 at 8pm.

Visit https://www.specialolympicsva.org/esports?locale=en for more details and to register. It's going to be a blast!!

Special Olympics Virginia is getting in the game. That's right, we're excited to enter the world of esports. Esports is a form of organized, multiplayer sport competition using video games.

03/24/2021

Special Olympics + Esports = AWESOMENESS!!!

That's right - Special Olympics Virginia is now offering Esports! Join us for a one day tournament on April 2nd at 8pm. Come play Rocket League with us on your PC, PS4, Xbox or Switch!!

Visit www.SpecialOlympicsVa.org/esports for more information and to register before March 31st. Have questions? Message us!!

01/26/2021

Looking for something to send to family and friends when asking for donations to your Polar Plunge page? Use this!

Only 11 more days until the virtual Polar Plunge celebration! Make sure you are following Plunge Virginia on Facebook so you can stay up to date and watch the celebration with us live on Saturday Feb. 6th!!

Share this with your friends and family and shame them into donating to your fundraising page.

01/05/2021

Daniel is BACK with the Coolest Minute in Plunge! Check out this awesome video for the latest Plunge updates.

Still frozen and haven't created your fundraising page yet? No worries! Go to www.PolarPlunge.com to get started.

12/07/2020

Have you created your Polar Plunge fundraising page yet? Well, if you haven't don't panic. Below you can find details on where to go to sign up and some more information on Polar Plunge 2021.

We hope you will with us this year!!

Here is how to participate in the 2021 Polar Plunge:

1. Register yourself or your team at www.PolarPlunge.com.

2. Raise funds for Special Olympics Virginia by reaching out to family and friends. The more you raise the more incentives you earn!

3. during Plunge week (Feb 1-6), take advantage of all of our Plunge Perks, and share your experience online.

11/06/2020

POLAR PLUNGE IS BACK!! See below for more details about the online event. Check out https://polarplunge.com/ to register and create your fundraising page today!!

11/05/2020

Tune in THIS Saturday Nov. 7th at 10 am for the Virtual Fall Fitness Combine Celebration!! And don't forget to stick around for the dance party right after.

See you then!!

11/01/2020

Stay tuned for some exciting announcements about Polar Plunge 2021!!

10/15/2020

Looking for some safe & socially distanced fun? Well, you found it! There are still spots available for athletes age 2-7 to join the Young Athletes program at Camp Gromm every Saturday from 10-11 until Nov. 3rd.

Check out some pictures from the last practice below!! Visit the link on the flyer or message us if you know a Young Athlete that would like to get involved.

10/06/2020

Great job Area 2!!!!

The group is hoping to raise about $3,000 and all of the money donated goes directly to the athletes.

09/24/2020

REMINDER! We still have a few spots open for the Young Athletes program hosted at YMCA Camp Grom. Every Saturday from Oct. 3 - Nov. 21st athletes ages 2-7 can come play, practice and work on important skills.

Message us with any questions. We hope to see you there!

09/21/2020

We still have a few spots left in our new Young athletes program!!

09/14/2020

Hey Fitness Fanatics! Don't forget - week one score sheets are due today!!

Keep up the great work 💪

FITNESS COMBINE REMINDER‼️

Week One score sheets are due today! Make sure you follow the directions listed at the top of the score sheet. Download your score sheet now 👉 https://www.specialolympicsva.org/2020-fitness-combine/individual-score-sheet

08/24/2020

In case you missed it, the registration deadline has been extended for the Fall Fitness Combine!! You now have until September 9th to complete your registration.

Click here to get started: https://www.specialolympicsva.org/2020-fitness-combine

UPDATE: The deadline to register for the 2020 Fall Fitness Combine has been extended to September 9th! Have you registered yet?! https://www.specialolympicsva.org/2020-fitness-combine

08/17/2020

Aug. 17, 2020

08/10/2020

Happy Monday everyone. We want to remind you about some exciting opportunities we have coming up!

1. YMCA & Special Olympics Virginia presents Young Athletes. This unique sport and play opportunity, for athletes age 2-7, will be held every Saturday Oct. 3 - Nov. 21 at YMCA Camp Grom. There are still 4 spots left!

2. The 2020 Fitness Combine will be starting in less than 3 weeks! Visit the link below for more information and to register.
https://www.specialolympicsva.org/2020-fitness-combine

07/31/2020

In case you missed it: The 2020 Fitness Combine has officially been launched!! Click the link below for important details, how to register and even break down videos for every exercise you'll be doing. Have questions or need help getting started? Message us!

Details here: https://www.specialolympicsva.org/2020-fitness-combine

07/28/2020

We are excited to announce the 2020 Fall Fitness Combine that will begin August 30th. Check out the information below for details and how to register!

https://www.specialolympicsva.org/2020-fitness-combine

Introducing the 2020 Fall Fitness Combine!

The goal of the 2020 Fall Fitness Combine is to provide athletes and partners with a training program and virtual competition platform that will increase strength, flexibility and overall physical performance. The program can be done at home or at a team practice.

Will you accept the challenge? Learn More at: https://www.specialolympicsva.org/2020-fitness-combine

07/07/2020

In case you missed it, see below for an important update about Return to Activities that was posted last week on June 29th. Continue staying safe & healthy everyone!

Return to Activity Updates from Special Olympics Virginia

June 29, 2020

The health and safety of our athletes and volunteers continue to be paramount. Special Olympics Virginia will adopt the Return to Activities (R2A) Plan as designed by Special Olympics Inc. In order to provide all the information necessary for safe return as well as appropriate volunteer and coach training opportunities, Special Olympics Virginia will begin the first phase of return to activities August 1, 2020.

In July, Area leadership, coaches and volunteers will receive the Return to Activities Plan and will be provided dates for training opportunities. The Return to Activities start date of August 1, 2020 includes any event (sports, fundraising or social) that involve athlete participation. Guidelines regarding fundraising events that do not include athletes also are being developed and will be shared soon.

We appreciate your patience as we work through this and look forward to having our athletes active again. If you have any questions, please contact Dave Pawlowski.

Rick Jeffrey, Special Olympics Virginia President

05/08/2020

Happy Teacher Appreciation week!!!

05/07/2020

Please see the new flyer for Young Athletes at YMCA at JT's Camp Grom as the dates have changed.

04/14/2020

Everyone go follow Special Olympics Virginia Virtual Fitness and share your daily fitness activities with all your fellow athletes!!

03/26/2020

Show us how you’ve been staying active!

03/12/2020

Urgent news!!! Please be safe everyone!

ANNOUNCEMENT: Special Olympics Virginia is entering its spring season and with growing concern over the coronavirus in the United States, it is important to address our upcoming competitions and events for the health and safety of everyone involved. Please read the following update: https://buff.ly/2Q8jSBT