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SPECIAL OLYMPICS LOUDOUN COUNTY - AREA 14
DECEMBER NEWSLETTER
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IMPORTANT FUTURE DATES
Events and details can now also be seen on the website Calendar
and In the News, located at the bottom of the home page.
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- December 30 - Basketball / Woodgrove High School Scrimmage
- January 6, 2024 - Loudoun Basketball Tournament
- January 21, 2024 - Fairfax County Basketball Tournament
- February 4, 2024 - Loudoun County International Festival
- February 11, 2024 - Fairfax County Basketball Tournament
- February 17, 2024 - Polar Plunge at Leesylvania State Park
- February 24-25, 2024 - Basketball Championship in Richmond
- March 2, 2024 - End of Season Party at Trailside Middle School
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RECENT EVENTS - Click event for details | |
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Special Basketball Event
Woodgrove High School scrimmage with their varsity and JV girls' basketball teams.
We plan to pull from our group 1 teams, the Lancers, Mavericks, and Bobcats, to form two teams for the scrimmage. Please email Joe Bleull and let them know if you plan to attend and which events. They need to get a headcount to make sure they can fill up the two teams.
There are two events planned:
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Monday, December 18 - We are invited to attend the Woodgrove girl’s basketball home game. The JV game starts at 5:45 PM, and the Varsity game starts around 7 PM. Players should come wearing their jersey tops with a tee shirt underneath. They will recognize our Special Olympic teams at some point during the evening.
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Saturday, December 30 – Scrimmage at 2 PM at Woodgrove H.S. Enter through the main entrance. We will split the Lancers, Mavericks, and Bobcats into two teams to play the varsity and JV teams. Each team will play two quarters. Our players should wear their full SO uniforms.
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Winter Sports Registration is OPEN
Click here to register for multiple sports - Code 241747
OR click on the underline sport to register.
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Basketball- Through February 24, 2024
Team Options:
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Skills - Supported Skills development, one on one
- Saturday, 8:30-9:30 am at Cool Springs Elementary School
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HoopStars - Moderate skills across a wide range of activities, able to run full court, medium mobility, general awareness of basketball rules. Ages 8-21 years
- Saturday, 9:30-11:00 AM at Newton Lee Elementary School
- Wednesday, 6:05 - 6:50 PM at Belmont Ridge Middle School
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Lightening - Moderate skills across a wide range of activities, able to run full court, medium mobility, general awareness of basketball rules. Ages 8-21 years
- Saturday, 9:30-11:00 AM at Cool Springs Elementary School
- Wednesday, 6:05 - 6:50 PM at Belmont Ridge Middle School
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Wizards, Blazers - Moderate skills across a wide range of activities, full court, mobility is essential, general ability to understand basketball rules. Ages 16-35 years
- Saturday, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM at Newton Lee Elementary School
- Wednesday, 6:05 - 6:50 PM at Belmont Ridge Middle School
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Thunder, Fun Bunch - Moderate to high skills, capable of playing a sustained scrimmage and following the rules. Ages 24-50+
- Saturday, 8:00 - 9:30 AM at Trailside Middle School
- Wednesday, 8:00 - 9:00 PM at Belmont Ridge Middle School
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Bobcats, Lancers, Mavericks - High skill, high mobility capable of playing sustained scrimmage following basketball rules. Ages 24-50+
- Saturday, 9:30 - 11:00 AM at Trailside Middle School
- Wednesday, 7:00 - 8:00 PM at Belmont Ridge Middle School
Bowling - Starts January 7, 2024 - February 25, 2024
- Ages 8+
- Sunday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM at The Branch in Leesburg, VA (please note time change)
Swimming Location Options:
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EASTERN LOUDOUN Competitive Swimming
- Must be able to swim independently in 9 ft+ water - Ages 8+
- Sunday 3:30 - 4:30 PM at Claude Moore Recreation
- Through February 18, 2024
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WESTERN LOUDOUN Swimming
- Must be able to swim without assistance - Ages 8+
- Friday - 6:30 - 7:30 PM at Round Hill Aquatics
- Through February 23, 2024
Top Golf - Starts January 8, 2024 - March 25
- Currently a waitlist - You Must commit to 75% or more attendance
- Monday - 6:30 - 8:30 PM at One Loudoun location, off Route 7
If you have questions about registration, click here
If you have questions about a sport, click here for the coach's email.
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PLEASE Note. Your Webtrac account email address is the same email your coaches use to communicate through. | |
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Our ATHLETES need your help!
Current OPEN Council Position: Events Coordinator
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Volunteers are needed for every practice, event, and competition.
The more support we have, the more attention our athletes receive.
If you have volunteered for us in the past, sign up HERE.
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Every athlete needs an updated medical form on file to participate.
Forms are valid for TWO years OR until something in the health history changes.
Click below to inquire or update the form.
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JANUARY 6, 2024
BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS
Volunteers needed for multiple locations.
Please review the available slots and click on the button to sign up.
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What: One of Area 14's biggest fundraisers of the year AND permission to get in some pretty chilly water! Who's ready to Go for the Cold?
When: February 17, 2024
Where: Leesylvania State Park
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The IMPACT Award, established in January 2022, is given to an athlete and a volunteer who has contributed to our organization in a way that exemplifies our commitment to respect, teamwork, and unity. Their behaviors and attitudes show a dedication to making themselves, their teammates, and/or their communities a place where people are valued and encouraged. These individuals promote behaviors and practices that lead to a healthier lifestyle, including sports, friendship, and acceptance.
November Athlete Award goes to Robby A.
Robby is recognized for his positive impact and enthusiasm on the bocce team. He always has a smile and spreads kindness to everyone. He represented Area 14 at the Fall Championship competition in VA Beach and has also been involved with bowling, top golf, and basketball. He is an athlete who is a joy to coach!
November Volunteer Award goes to Coach Olivia.
Olivia is Loudoun’s premier volleyball coach and has been involved in Special Olympics for six years. She is known for her encouraging words and contagious smile but also takes the time to build relationships and foster team building. This past season, she traveled with the team to the Shenandoah Games in Harrisonburg and the Fall Championships in VA Beach. She was also the 2022 recipient of Special Olympics Virginia’s Outstanding Rising Star Award.
If you want to nominate someone for an IMPACT award, please email Cynthia Clark. New winners are chosen on the 25th of every month, so nominate a deserving volunteer or athlete!!
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On the last Tuesday of every month, Special Olympics Virginia goes LIVE for a Town Hall about a topic surrounding health, leadership, or advocacy. The streams are for SOVA parents and athletes to learn, connect, and engage with each other and guest speakers.
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Whether it's a question, comment, or testimony, we welcome your voice at the Town Halls this year! Click HERE to RSVP and tune in. | |
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Do you have athlete pictures from practice, games, or other events?
We want your pictures!
Please Email Tessa at [email protected] on how to share.
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