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Sport & activitiesRichmond, VA

Special Olympics Virginia

Richmond-headquartered year-round sports training and competition for athletes with intellectual disabilities, including autistic athletes.

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The practical details

Ages served8 and up
Current waitNo wait time published in the sources we saw — ask when you call
WhereStatewide, headquartered in Richmond
Funding takenNot published — ask when you call

What this is, in plain language

Year-round athletic training, nearly 2,000 competitions annually, invitational events and regional competitions

Getting started

Email or visit website to find regional office and join training programmes

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What they say about themselves

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  • Special Olympics Virginia is headquartered in Richmond and coordinates a network of eight regional offices supporting athletes, families and volunteers across the state.
  • The organisation runs year-round athletic training and close to 2,000 competitions annually at no cost to participants.
  • Programming is aimed at athletes with intellectual disabilities from age 8 up, and autistic athletes may take part alongside them.

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  • No:Describes staff training for supporting autistic children
  • No:Says parents can stay and watch
  • No:Offers a trial session before committing
  • Yes:Publishes its prices

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