Smoky Mountain Region - Area 33

The Smoky Mountain Region, Area 33, includes Cocke & Sevier counties.

Special Olympics Smoky Mountain Region - Area 33 Contact Info

In Person

Co-Directors-Ed Ledbetter, Gale Parton, and Steve Hamilton
Adult Program Liaison-Ed Ledbetter
School Program Liaison-Gale Parton

Online

Ed Ledbetter: [email protected]
Gale Parton: [email protected]
Steve Hamilton: [email protected]

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NEWS

There is a different procedure in Area 33 this year for registering for the Summer Games. If you are interested in participating in bocce, powerlifting or athletics (track & field) at the Summer Games in Nashville, May 19 & 20, contact Ed Ledbetter (See ONLINE above.)

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The Area swim meet date has changed to March 23. See Area Schedule below.

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Related local activities/events:

March 11. Autism Expo, at Evergreen Smoky Mtn. Lodge & Convention Center. For info, see the FaceBook page for Smoky Mountain Austim Success Hub

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AREA SCHEDULE

Golf
Program lead: Dan
Golf partners/coaches: Billy, Dan, Don, Bo, Gary, Terry, Merv, O.A., Jeff and Larry.

March 7: G.O.L.F. fundraiser planning meeting, Fuddrucker's, at 5 pm.
April 5: G.O.L.F. fundraiser tournament. Sevierville Golf Club.
May 2: First golf practice of the 2023 season. Sevierville Golf Club, 6-7 pm.
June 1: East Tennessee Golf Open tournament. Sevierville Golf Club
Link to State Golf Tournament schedule
Golf practices are held at 6 pm on the first and third Tuesday of the month at the Sevierville Golf Club and on the second Tuesday at The Track in Pigeon Forge. Practices are subject to last minute change due to weather or other factors. The Area has one of the most active golf programs in the state. If you've not tried this sport before, come join us and try it out! There are openings for golfers of all skill levels!

Swimming
Head Coach: Eve
Assistant coaches: Jan, Terrie, Rosie

March 23: Area 33 Swim Meet . Pigeon Forge Community Center, 8 am to noon.
April 15: Invitational Swim Meet. Middle Tennessee State University.
Swim practices take place on Saturdays at the Pigeon Forge Community Center from 10 am to 11:30 am.

Track & Field: