General Information

The mission of Horry County Special Olympics is to provide year round training and athletic competition to mentally disabled children and adults residing in Horry County, South Carolina. It is our hope that through these opportunities, our athletes will develop beneficial life-long fitness habits, create lasting friendships, experience the joy of competition and foster a sense of community.

Sports - Horry County currently has athletes that actively compete in local, state and national competitions in the following sports: Golf, Basketball, Track and Field, Swimming, Bowling, Tennis, Bocce, Soccer and Downhill Skiing. Our largest local athletic event occurs in April when hundreds of athletes from all over Horry County compete in track and field events. We also currently offer a bi-weekly bowling league and a monthly swim program for area athletes. For more information on when events are scheduled, please visit our "Events" section.

Volunteers - Our organization can only be as strong as the volunteers who are the driving force behind it. We are a non-profit organization coordinated solely by those giving their time and effort on a volunteer basis. We are always looking for volunteers to act as coaches, assist in fund-raising efforts and to assist with local athletic competitions. If you would like to join our team, please contact us!

Sponsors - Horry County Special Olympics relies entirely on donations from our community and funds raised through fund raising efforts. We are deeply indebted to our sponsors for helping us to make these wonderful opportunities available to our athletes. If you would like to become a sponsor, please contact us!