Special Olympics Broward County

Athletes

People with intellectual disabilities are found everywhere, without regard to race, religion, political affiliation, culture, economics or social class.  And their surprising – but predictable – positive spirit, their determination to succeed, and their innate human decency make them powerful ambassadors for all people society routinely undervalues, generally ignores or even shuns.

In Special Olympics, the athletes are the heart of the movement. Our athletes not only have the opportunity to develop physical fitness and become competitive athletes, but through sport,  they build self-esteem, social skills, friendships, leadership skills, have fun and learn life lessons that translate into their lives away from the playing field, making them more productive and accepted members of society.

Special Olympics is the world's largest program of sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities: it currently serves more than 2.25 million persons with intellectual disabilities in more than 150 countries.

The following agencies are recruiting athletes, coaches and volunteers for their teams.  Athletes from ALL agencies and “independent” athletes are welcome.  There is no cost for any of these trainings except the Tamarac Bulldogs.

TEAM SPORTS TRAINING CONTACTS:

DAVIE PIONEERS
Contact Nicole Brill – 954-214-1210
davienmb78@yahoo.com

PEMBROKE PINES
Contact Mary Palacios – 954-987-1741
mpalacios@ppines.com

TAMARAC BULLDOGS
Contact 954-978-2800
**The Tamarac Bulldogs are a separate agency that offers sports training as well as other activities.  There is a $50 fee to join this organization.

TARAVELLA
Contact Candy Allen – 954-830-8330
Candy.allen@browardschools.com

VICTORY LIVING PROGRAM
Contact Bobbi Wigand 954-954-616-1074.x102
btwigand@hotmail.com

OTHER SPORTS:

There is no cost for any of these trainings.  Athletes from all agencies welcome.

AQUATICS – PEMBROKE PINES
1361 NW 129th Avenue, Pembroke Pines (954) 538-3646
Contact Mary Palacios 954-309-9928;mpalacios@ppines.com
Athletes MUST know how to swim!

AQUATICS - PLANTATION AQUATIC COMPLEX
In Central Park - 9151 NW 2nd Street – (954) 452-2525
Athletes MUST know how to swim!
Wednesdays – 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Saturdays – 10:00 am - Noon
Contact Ann Scharf – 954-821-5344; scharfann@hotmail.com

Aquatics practices start Saturday, June 7th and Wednesday, June 11th.
DIRECTIONS:  Take Broward Blvd west past Pine Island Road.  Make a right turn on Central Park Drive (not Central Park Place).  Turn right into the Central Park complex and follow the signs to the Aquatics Complex.

AQUATICS - Pompano Community Park Aquatics Center
820 NE 18th Avenue, Pompano Beach
Mondays starting June 9th
6:00 – 7:30 pm
Contact Ann Scharf – 954-821-5344;scharfann@hotmail.com
DIRECTIONS:  From Federal Highway – make a left turn (west) onto NE 10th Street (near Pompano Air Park).  Make a left turn (south) onto NE 18th Avenue.

AQUATICS COMPETITION 
              Date           Site
COUNTY Aug 2           Pompano Aquatic Center (tent)
AREA Aug 23rd           Indian River County
STATE October 6-7th  Indian River County

Golf
Tentatively scheduled to start in June. 

Softball
Tentatively scheduled to start in June/July 

Bowling
Tentatively scheduled to start in July.

Training dates, sites and times are still being finalized.

Athlete Leadership Programs