Special Olympics

Lee County Special Olympics serves athletes within approximately 50 miles! We serve athletes in multiple counties who don't have access to a closer program, and we have over 300 athletes in our various sports.

Auburn Parks and Recreation supports Special Olympics by sponsoring teams for many of the Special Olympic events. Currently we support athletes for basketball, bowling, golf, volleyball, swimming, and track and field events. Practices take place throughout the year (depending on the sport) with the help of local Special Olympics’ volunteer coaches. You must be at least 8 years of age (age 14+ for some sports) and meet the requirements of the Alabama Special Olympic Guidelines in order to participate. For basketball, powerlifting, and volleyball you must be age 14 or older (high school) to participate.

Swimming: 5:15-6:15pm on Wednesdays at Opelika SportsPlex.

Bowling: Mondays, 2-4pm, AMF Lanes in Auburn.

Track: Tuesdays, 5-6pm at EFEA (1107 Gatewood Blvd.)

Note: Email ekaufman@auburnalabama.org for practice details as practices are seasonal and subject to change.

We currently need coaches for our Special Olympic Athletes!

View our coaching flyer.

If you have the time and the interest to help coach these dynamic and fun-loving athletes, please contact the Lee County Special Olympics Director or the State office today! Registration is required and includes completing health forms and release forms.

Lee County Special Olympics Director: Elizabeth Kaufman, (334) 501-2939, ekaufman@auburnalabama.org