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Sport & activitiesCharlotte, NC

Special Olympics North Carolina — Mecklenburg County

The Charlotte-area chapter of Special Olympics North Carolina, training athletes with intellectual disabilities in 19 sports.

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The practical details

Ages servedChildren and adults with intellectual disabilities
Current waitNo wait time published in the sources we saw — ask when you call
WhereCharlotte (Mecklenburg County)
Funding takenFree

What this is, in plain language

Year-round training and competition in 19 sports for athletes with intellectual disabilities, free to all participants.

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What they say about themselves

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  • The Mecklenburg County programme includes more than 3,350 athletes and 1,500 volunteers competing across 19 sports.
  • Runs both community-based and school-based programmes, including Unified Sports teams pairing athletes with and without intellectual disabilities.
  • Part of Special Olympics North Carolina's year-round, statewide training and competition network.
  • Athletes never pay a fee to participate; the organization relies on donations and sponsorships.

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