Parks & Recreation

Special Olympics

Special Olympics Henry County Parks and Rec. Board
Front Row L to R: Jean Bouts, Donna Johnson, Donna Holder, Connie Dodgen, Babbie Spain, Carla Lowary, and Jim Benton.
Back Row L to R: Larry Johnson, Brian Bouts, Terry Brooks, Brad Wright, Davina Ford, and Terry Nash.

The mission of Henry County Special Olympics is to provide a variety of Olympic-type sports and athletic competition year-round for all mentally challenged school aged children and adults, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympic athletes, and the community.

For school ages through adult, we offer events such as softball, track & field, long-distance running, soccer, volleyball, basketball, alpine skiing, tennis, motor activities, roller skating, floor hockey, bowling, bocce, power lifting, figure skating, swimming, and more.

Competitions

Local Competitions are held in Henry County year round; Area Competitions are seasonal and held Summer & Winter; State Competitions are held in the Summer, Fall, and Winter; International Competitions are held every 4 years.

Volunteers & Sponors

If you are interested in becoming a Special Olympics Coach, and volunteering your time to change the lives of many Special Olympic athletes, please give us a call, as we are recruiting for new sports daily. 

Henry County Special Olympics Athletes are competing in Sectionals throughout the state in CobbCounty, Camilla, and Lagrange. If you would like to sponsor any of our athletes, please contact the Therapeutic Division and we  would gladly give you the information needed for the sponsorship.  Also, we are starting a Cycling Program with our Special Olympics Athletes, and if anyone is interested in donating equipment or supplies, please contact Terry Nash at (770) 288-7300.