October 2024

IMPORTANT FUTURE DATES


  • October 21 - Soccer Tournament - Woodson HS, Fairfax
  • Winter Sports Registration is coming soon
  • October 26 - Child Safety Day - Village at Leesburg - ATHLETES NEEDED
  • October 27 - Volleyball Tournament - Bridgewater
  • November 2-3 - Fall Championships - VA Beach
  • November 9 - End of Season Party at Ashburn Sports Pavilion
  • November 9 - SOHO Volleyball Tournament - MD
  • November 9 - Winter season begins
  • November 16 - Indoor Triathalon at Ashburn Sports Pavillion - Click the image below to register
  • NO Top Golf on the following dates: 10/14, 11/4 & 11/11


The Calendar on our Website contains all of our events and sports practice information! Hover or click on the event for all the details!

Past Events


  • September 14 - Plane Pull - see pictures here
  • September 14 & 15 - LoCo Wine Festival
  • September 15 - Cycling Competition - Bowie, MD - Canceled /Raced at Dulles Town Center
  • September 28 - Top Golf Tournament - see pictures here
  • September 29 - Bocce Tournament - see pictures here
  • October 5 - Pancake Breakfast & Auction - see pictures here

Athlete Supports Needed!


Please sign up below for available athletes who can support the Child Safety Day at the Village of Leesburg on Saturday, October 26.


Shifts available at 12-2 pm and 2 - 4 pm


Text Link

Sign up Here
Fall Season Schedule below > Winter coming soon!

Special Olympics

Coach Interest Meeting 


We need coaches to continue our successful programs. Without them, we cannot offer the fantastic programs we do. If you have ever been curious about coaching or know someone who is, please encourage them to join us. This will be a virtual meeting

Date: October 24

Time: 7 - 8 p.m.

REGISTER HERE

We Always NEED Volunteers!!!

Parents, Students, and Associations are all Welcome


We now have sports available in Easter, Western, and Dulles South.


 If you or someone else is interested, please go to:

Volunteers Register HERE

Volunteer sports signup HERE


Email: volunteers@sovaloudoun.org with any questions


*Minors will need to complete the Minor Class forms.

*Adults must complete the Adult 18+ form AND do the background check.


If you have the heart to coach or know anyone who would be interested,

please complete the Class A training modules and earn this certification.


We are all in this together!

Fall Volunteer Sign up Genius

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 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.


The September Athlete Award goes to Brandon Q.

Brandon Quigley joined Special Olympics VA two years ago and has already made a splash.

Before VA, though, he started in New Jersey in first grade and did strider biking, soccer, golf skills,

basketball, swimming, and track. Brandon started with track in Virginia and expanded into

cycling (great rider), basketball, dance, soccer, swimming, pickleball, bocce, Top Golf, and golf.

Brandon is a pleasure to be around and always has a light approach to issues. He is a hard

worker and wants to succeed. He has learned much about sportsmanship and other life lessons in

these past two years and continues growing through the Special Olympics. Congratulations Brandon!


The September Volunteer/Contributor Award goes to Tessa Bowers.

As Communications Chair for the last year, Tessa Bowers significantly improved all communication forms for SOVAL. She has a unique combination of talents.  Tessa is both very creative and also very technologically savvy. Most significantly, Tessa initiated substantive additions to our website (go take a look), launched our successful Instagram account, and made the newsletter fun and catchy. We also enjoyed her many sports videos, which used very entertaining music. Amid a hectic Council year, she always remained committed and professional.  Thank you, Tessa!



If you want to nominate someone for an IMPACT award, please email Amy. New winners are chosen on the 25th of every month, so nominate a deserving volunteer or athlete!!

Global Messengers become community leaders who communicate stories of hope, acceptance, dignity, and courage worldwide. They help spread our mission and vision and encourage the community to participate in the Special Olympics as an athlete, sponsor, or volunteer.


Our very own Jamie Spiering is a Global Messenger, and he would welcome the opportunity to share his story of the importance of inclusion, a core value of Special Olympics Virginia.


Contact Us Today for more Information


Parent Photographer Support Needed!

If you have a phone, you can take pictures. Please email here.


Upload pictures of your favorite event to our Smug Mug-Guest Account.



Please upload clear and non-blurry pictures.

Please do not upload multiple of the same picture; please pick your favorite.

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