Duval County

Did You Know

  • Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and competition to children and adults 8 years of age and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
  • Our athletes are also invited to participate in Athlete Leadership and Healthy Athletes programs.
  • We currently offer 15 sports.
  • We serve 1,658 athletes throughout Duval County.
  • 323 people from our community give their time to volunteer each year.

Get Involved

  • Fundraising Campaign:  Raffle to win two Chris Stapleton concert tickets
  • Volunteer for upcoming competitions to make a difference for our athletes
  • September 14 – County Fall Classic at Atlantic Coast High School
  • September 21 – County Bowling Competition at Bowl America Southside
  • September 28 – Area 5 Fall Classic at Embry Riddle
  • October 19 – Area 5 Bowling Competition at Batt Bowl, Bowl America Southside, and Bowl America Orange Park
  • November 15-16 – State Fall Classic, ESPN Wide World of Sports
  • November 23 – County Basketball Competition at Jax Sportsplex
  • December 6-7 – State Bowling Competition
  • December 14 – Area 5 Basketball Competition at Jax Sportsplex
  • February 29 – County Summer Games at Atlantic Coast High School
  • April 4 –  Area 5 Summer Games at Atlantic Coast High School

Connectable is a new campaign to enhance connections within the Northeast Florida community with people that have intellectual and developmental differences or IDDs. Join the campaign by making the pledge and discovering how you can connect.  We did!  We are proud to be a partner in this community.

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How to Donate Directly to Special Olympics Florida – Duval County

Our program is made possible through the generosity of local individuals, civic clubs, businesses and corporations. Our athletes participate in our program at no cost; therefore, without volunteers and donations, the program would not exist.

We accept donations in the form of cash or checks; or items such as water, food, transportation, office supplies, and equipment or shoes for our athletes.

If you would like to make a donation, please contact us or send to:

Special Olympics Florida
1915 Don Wickham Drive
Clermont, FL 34711

Be sure to include “Duval County” on the memo line. Your generous donations are tax deductible. Thank you for your continuous support.