Special Olympics UNC-CH

About

UNC Special Olympics is a student organization dedicated to volunteerism and disability inclusion through Unified Sports, where individuals with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities play sports together. Our mission is to promote inclusion, advocacy, leadership, and social impact by building meaningful relationships through athletics at UNC-Chapel Hill and in the surrounding community.

Throughout the year, we host major Special Olympics events, including two flagship Unified Sports Showcases. In the fall, we compete against NC State in a Flag Football Showcase, and in the spring, we face Duke in a Basketball Showcase. This year’s basketball showcase will take place in Carmichael Arena, with expected appearances from ESPN College GameDay, the UNC cheerleaders and band, and strong student attendance… making it one of the largest inclusive sporting events on campus!

UNC Special Olympics also runs Unified Sports leagues year-round, including flag football and kickball through Intramural Sports and Campus Recreation, as well as monthly bowling events organized by our club. In addition, we partner with UNC varsity teams, Special Olympics Orange County, and…

What the board found

• Mon 19 Oct Newest post on their Instagram. Instagram
• Tue 13 Oct Directory profile was edited
• Thu 8 Oct Newest post on their Instagram. Instagram
• Wed 9 Sep Special Olympics General Body Meeting & History of Organization Heel Life event
• Fri 28 Aug Newest post on their Instagram. Instagram
• Thu 5 Mar Special Olympics Unified Rivalry Game vs. Duke and NC State Heel Life event