Special Olympics

Special Olympics

In every corner of the earth, Special Olympics is changing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities. Ashland County “Dragons” in Ashland County offers Olympic-style Individual and team sports that provide meaningful training and competition opportunities for athletes ranging in age from 8 to 99! Special Olympics athletes must be at least eight years old and have a developmental disability. A valid physical examination is required. (the physical is Valid for three years) You must be a resident of Ashland County. Athletes in a neighboring Counties can participate in our County Sports if the sport is not offered in their home County.

Required Forms
Registration Form
Medical Form
General Waiver

  • Spring Sports: Track and Field, Bowling and Bocce. (Torch Run)
  • Summer Sports/Activities: Softball, Golf
  • Fall Sports: Flag Football & Corn Hole
  • Fall activities: Trunk & Treat, Fun Bowling, Corn Hole and Sports Banquet
  • Winter Sports: Basketball - Traditional, Ashland Univeristy Unified BB, Basketball skills, Cheer Competion and Swimming.
  • Winter Activities: Polar Plunge

Every day, everywhere through sport, our athletes are seeing themselves for their abilities, not disabilities. Their world is opened with acceptance and understanding. They become confident and empowered by their accomplishments. They are also making new friends, as part of the most inclusive community every day. Become a volunteer, volunteers are the backbone of the Special Olympics movement. They are coaches, trainers, officials, event organizers, fundraisers and managers. They can also be unified partners—playing alongside athletes with intellectual disabilities—or fans cheering in the stands. Become a coach, was there a mentor, teacher or coach who made a difference in your life? The one who gave you the courage and determination to strive to be your best? The one who helped shape both your performance and your character? You can be that important person in someone else’s life.

For more information about how to become a volunteer, or coach please contact:
Ashland Coordinators for Special Olympics - email: special.olympics@daleroy.org
or start the process by clicking the link Special Olympics Ohio Volunteer Form

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