ORANGE COUNTY

In Orange County, we enrich the lives of more than 5,300 athletes with and without intellectual disabilities and their communities through sports, education and health.

SPORTS, TRAINING, GAMES & EVENTS

Columbus Day Drive

On October 10, 2022 golfers tee it up to take part in the 18th Annual Columbus Day Drive at the Mission Viejo Country Club. This event helped us raise both awareness and funds for more than 4,500 local Special Olympic athletes. Only with Special Olympics can you walk onto the playing field in your own community and watch your investment make an immediate impact. Participation in Special Olympics empowers athletes to become confident, disciplined, courageous, and a create sense of responsibility. Since this tournament's inception, a record $1,794,700 has been raised to support the greatest needs of Special Olympics Orange County

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Healthy Lifestyle Challenge

During this time of limited in-person events or training, SOSC is committed to helping athletes not only stay in shape for their sport seasons, but help them create a Healthy Lifestyle year round. The Healthy Lifestyle Challenge is designed to help set healthy patterns and routines for all in their daily lives.

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Sports

Special Olympics Orange County offers 12 Olympic-style individual and team sports that provide meaningful training and competition opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

UPDATE: Seasons have been altered due to COVID-19. See current offerings here: www.sosc.org/rta.

Spring Season (February - May): Athletics (track and field), Basketball, Bocce, Flag Football and Swimming

Bowling Season (June - August)

Fall Season (August - November): Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, and Volleyball

Floor Hockey Season (November - March)

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Become an Athlete

No matter the person's age or skill level, Special Olympics Orange County has something for every person with intellectual disabilities. We deliver high-quality, seasonal competition and training opportunities in an inclusive culture that stresses athletic excellence, rewards determination, emphasizes health, and celebrates personal achievement.

Become an Athlete

Become a Volunteer Coach

Few people impact the athletes more than their coaches. Coaches not only provide sports skills but they are role models who teach character, sportsmanship, courage, ability and personal growth.

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GET INVOLVED

Make a difference in the lives of persons with intellectual disabilities. Donate your money, time, or talents to ensure the athletes continue to receive the top-quality sports training and competitions they deserve.

Volunteer or Coach

Special Olympics would not exist today without the expertise, time, and enthusiasm of its volunteers and coaches. Whatever your interests, talents, background and availability, there are opportunities for you.

Reach out and change the lives of thousands of Special Olympics athletes. We offer customized programs that let you create a corporate program that’s in line with your company’s goals and objectives.

Attend an Event

Be a fan in the stand and cheer on the athletes at a local competition or attend one of our fun and exciting fundraisers like Heart of a Champion!

WHO WE ARE

Special Olympics Southern California provides seasonal sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.

Spend Wisely

We are committed to responsible stewardship of your support and are proud of our high standards

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Impact in Orange County

This community includes the following cities:

Aliso Viejo, Anaheim, Atwood, Balboa, Balboa Island, Brea, Buena Park, Capistrano Beach, Capo Beach, Corona del Mar, Costa Mesa, Coto de Caza, Cowan Heights, Cypress, Dana Point, Dove Canyon, East Irvine, El Toro, Foothill Ranch, Fountain Valley, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, Irvine, La Habra, La Habra Heights, La Palma, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, Lake Forest, Los Alamitos, Midway City, Mission Viejo, Monarch Bay, Monarch Beach, Newport Beach, Newport Coast, North Tustin, Orange, Placentia, Portola Hills, Rancho Santa Margarita, Robinson Ranch, Rossmoor, RSM, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Santa Ana, Seal Beach, Silverado, Stanton, Sunset Beach, Surfside, Trabuco, Trabuco Canyon, Tustin, UCI, Villa Park, Westminster, and Yorba Linda.

Orange County

ORANGE COUNTY

SPORTS, TRAINING, GAMES & EVENTS

Columbus Day Drive

Healthy Lifestyle Challenge

Sports

Become an Athlete

Become a Volunteer Coach

GET INVOLVED

Volunteer or Coach

Become a Partner

Attend an Event

WHO WE ARE

Spend Wisely

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