Join us Saturday, November 9th for the 2024 Masters(21+) Bowling Tournament. This event will take place at both Royal Z and Anchor Lanes in Columbia.
Event Location: Area 11 Chester,Lancaster,York
2026 Greenwood Duck-N-Jeep Jam
Let’s Jam for a Great Cause!
Join us for a fun and unique fundraiser for Special Olympics South Carolina. Jeep owners – don’t delay and sign up today! We can’t wait to see you there!
Questions about this fun event? Contact Lt. Matthew Womack, Greenwood County Sheriff’s Office, at mwomack@greenwoodsc.gov
Drive for Gold: Golf Tournament
Join us for the first Drive for Gold: Golf Tournament, presented by ARS Rescue Rooter. Sponsorships available and registration is now open – link is below.
***Due to the forecast of rain on Monday, October 27, we have decided to reschedule the Drive for Gold Golf Tournament to Monday, November 17 at the Country Club of Lexington.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and truly appreciate your understanding. We hope you’ll be able to join us on the new date for a great day of golf supporting Special Olympics South Carolina!
Thank you so much for your flexibility and continued support.
Cheer Camp
We are excited to share that Special Olympics South Carolina, along with AC Flora High School, are hosting a one-day Cheer Camp. This event will be held on Saturday, August 10th at AC Flora High School from 10am – 4pm for all ages.
2026 State Pickleball Tournament
We are gearing up for the 2026 State Pickleball Tournament on March 14th. Below you will find the Fact Sheet with address, schedule, and events offered. Registration is due 5pm, Monday, March 2nd.
Due to the change of date, we understand that some Head Coaches may not be able to attend. If you have athletes that you think can handle competition without you accompanying them and have parents and/or guardians that are able to chaperone them, please let us know. We don’t want an athlete to miss the opportunity. Please email Kelly Garrick at kgarrick@so-sc.org if you have questions. We will bring in Area Directors for their discernment as well.
Athletes can compete in up to 2 events- Traditional Doubles and Unified Doubles. If an athlete is competing in Individual Skills, then they may not compete in any other event. Please fill out registration with accurate assessment scores, levels, and partner pairings. Attached, you will find the assessment, mobility directions, rules, and court layouts for optional serve lines for Level 1 and 2. Don’t forget to get the unified partner’s score as well! Follow this link to breakdown the assessments for your athletes- https://www.youtube.com/@SOSouthCarolina/videos
For Individual Skills, the assessment score can be found using the skills assessment and score card that we will be using at competition. If you have any questions, please reach out.
2026 State Pickleball Registration Link
Walnut Creek Polar Plunge
Join us for the 2026 Walnut Creek Polar Plunge, benefiting Special Olympics South Carolina. This event, run by Law Enforcement Torch Run officers, is a huge fundraising effort that is critical in aiding our athletes. Proceeds raised go to help provide year-round sports training and competition for our athletes. Additionally, contributions and involvement in this great event help our athletes achieve their goals, live healthier lives, and have a sense of inclusion in the community.
We welcome you to take the plunge with us! Special Olympics South Carolina appreciates the continued support that these LETR officers show as well as the many individuals that will be “Freezin’ for a Reason” this Saturday!
Schedule of Events
3:30 PM Registration Begins
4:15 PM Costume Contest
Plunge immediately following.
Area 14 Invitational Swim Meet
Join us on Saturday, March 15th for the Area 14 Invitational Swim Meet. This event will be held at the Anderson YMCA.
For questions, please contact Area 14 Directors – Kathy Schofield and Tessa Hilley at Area14sosc@gmail.com.
Rock Hill Miracle Park Young Athlete Playdate
Join us on Saturday, November 4th for a Young Athletes Playdate. Young Athletes is for children, with and without intellectual disabilities, ages 2-7.
More information to come.
Upstate Pickleball Play Day
Join us on Saturday, November 18th for a Pickleball Play Day at CC Woodson Community Center. This will be a great opportunity for a fun practice day – giving coaches and athletes the chance to meet and play. Bring your own paddle and register below.
Circus in the Sky – Capital City Club Charity Classic
Join us for our Biggest Community Impact Celebration of the Year!
Capital City Club is proud to create this experience to benefit Special Olympics South Carolina and our Invited Employee Care Fund.
Every year, Capital City Club opens its doors to the greater Columbia community for a fun and inspiring evening of giving. This year, we bring you a “Circus in the Sky,” a family-friendly event featuring a silent auction, live music, delectable fare, carnival games, and more. Proceeds from this event benefit Special Olympics South Carolina and Employee Care Foundation. Now more than ever, we need your help and support. We believe we are better together. We create more purpose, more awareness, and more impact when each member of the community contributes.
Thank you in advance for buying tickets, purchasing sponsorships, and bidding on our unique auction items.
Together we can make an impact!
