Campbell, Morgan & Scott Counties - Area 14
Phone: 423.494.4894
Lace up your shoes and grab your pom poms, because a brand new event for Special Olympics Athletes is coming to town!
For the first time in history, athletes from Campbell, Morgan, and Scott Counties will have the chance to play basketball or cheer on the sidelines. The event will take place on Saturday, February 10th, 2024 at 4:00 PM EST. LaFollette’s newest recreation center, Norris Lake Sports Complex, will be hosting the event. The center boasts six courts, so athletes will have plenty of room for a great afternoon of competition.
Athletes from the Campbell County High School Basketball and Cheerleading Programs will be volunteering to help at the event.
Special Olympics athletes are people older than two years old with an intellectual disability. There is no upper age limit, and nearly one-third of our athletes are 22 or older. Younger athletes, ages 2 to 7, will be placed in the Young Athletes Program. While this event centers around athletes from Campbell, Scott, and Morgan Counties, athletes do not have to live in any particular city or county to participate. Every athlete is welcome.
“We are so excited to offer this brand new event,” said Brandon Johnson, Area Director for Special Olympics Tennessee. “We wanted to try something that our area has never had before, and we are excited to pack the sports complex with many athletes for a great afternoon of competition.”
For athletes to participate, they must have registered and completed the Special Olympics required paperwork by Friday, February 2nd. For athletes over seven years old, this paperwork includes a required physical exam by a medical professional unless one has been supplied to Special Olympics within the last three (3) years.
To learn more about Special Olympics in Campbell, Morgan, and Scott Counties, follow them on Facebook at facebook.com/SOCampbellCounty or call (423) 352-7595.
