The Lee County, AL Special Olympics program is open to participants eight years of age and older who live or attend school in Lee County, AL.

Athletes are allowed to participate in any of the following events: Alpine Skiing, Aquatics, Athletics (Track and Field), Basketball, Bocce, Bowling, Equestrian, Football (Soccer), Golf, Gymnastics (Artistic), Gymnastics (Rhythmic), Motor Activities, Powerlifting, Softball, Table Tennis, Team Handball, Tennis and Volleyball. Most athletes in the Lee County area participate in Athletics (Track and Field), Basketball, Bowling, Golf, Gymnastics or Swimming. If you have an athlete or group that wants to try a new event, please let us know. We will help find a coach for that sport and local, regional or area games where that athlete/group of athletes can compete. Athletes are allowed to participate in as many sports/events as they would like on a local or regional level. However, an athlete can only compete in one sport at the State and National Games. Athletes are placed in divisions based on their age, gender, and qualifying score/time.

Medicals and participation waivers are required for all participants in the Special Olympics program. Medicals are current for 3 years, after which a new medical form must be completed. A physician's signature is required on the medical form. If you are unsure if your students need to update their medicals, please contact the Lee County Director to check against the Master List. If you know you already need medicals, please feel free to contact the Director with the amount you need and they will be mailed to you shortly. All medicals must be current on the day the student participates in an athletic event.

Many people think they do not have enough expertise to become a Special Olympics coach; however, all it takes is a willingness to learn a few, simple rules of the sport and then plenty of enthusiasm and encouragement for the athletes. Coaching is an extremely rewarding experience and something that just might change your life! If you don't think you have enough time to commit to becoming a coach, then please consider becoming a Volunteer. Any time you can give to these wonderful athletes is well spent and very much appreciated! Most coaching and orientation workshops are held each Fall - please check back for future workshop dates.

For more information about the Lee County Special Olympics program please contact Dana Stewart, 334-501-2930 or via e-mail. You can also join our e-newsletter list by submitting your e-mail address to Dana Stewart or you can become a member of our Facebook group page by visiting www.facebook.com and searching for the Special Olympics Alabama - Lee County fan page.

For more information about Special Olympics Alabama, please contact Dr. Bob Bushong, Executive Director, at 1-334-242-3383 or visit the state office located in Montgomery, AL.

For more information about Special Olympics, please follow the link.

Upcoming Practices, Events and Deadlines:

Dec. 16, 2011: ALL MEDICALS AND WAIVERS DUE to the Lee County Office, 307 South Dean Road, Auburn, AL, 36830
Feb. 8, 2012: Bowling AND Track and Field T-Shirt Order Forms Due to the Lee County Office 
Feb. 24, 2012: Bowling Practice Score Sheets Due by 5 p.m. to the Lee County Office
Feb. 29, 2012: Teachers will be notified if their class is bowling in the morning or afternoon shift at the Bowling tournament
March 16, 2012: Bowling Tournament, AMF Auburn Lanes (2 shifts; one morning (9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. CST) and one afternoon (12:30-2:30 p.m.)
March 23, 2012: Special Olympics Aquatics Sectional Meet, Opelika SportsPlex
March 21, 2012: Track and Field Entry Forms Due by 5 p.m. to the Lee County Office 
April 5, 2012: Track and Field Meet, Opelika High School Track
April 12, 2012: Track and Field RAIN DATE

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