Celebrate and cheer on our delegation of 123 athletes, partners, coaches and staff as they head to Minneapolis, Minnesota for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games!
Event Location: Area 14 Anderson
Celebration Day
Help us celebrate Team SC! 123 individuals will be heading to Minneapolis, Minnesota to take part in the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games. Join us as we celebrate their accomplishment and send them off in the best way.
More information to come.
2026 Duck-n-Jeep Jam Dorchester
Join us on Saturday, April 18th for the Duck-n-Jeep Jam. This event is hosted by the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office and invite you to take part in this event!
CPR and First Aid Training
Join us for a day of lifesaving skills with Stephen Harmon at the Special Olympics South Carolina State Office.
Schedule:
- CPR Training: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM ($20)
- Lunch (provided): 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM
- First Aid Training: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM ($35)
Details:
- Only 30 spots available for each – first come, first serve.
- Payment options: Cash, check, or card.
Don’t miss this opportunity to get certified and prepared.
The Ultimate Car Show
Rev up your engines and join us for an unforgettable day at the Ultimate Car Show, hosted by the Mauldin Police Department! Show off your ride or admire an incredible lineup of classic, custom, and muscle cars, all while supporting a great cause.
Proceeds from this event will benefit Special Olympics South Carolina. Questions about this event? Contact Cpl. Harley Sefcik at hsefcik@mauldinpolice.com or 864-526-8616.
2024 Masters Bowling Tournament
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.
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
