Special Olympics

Special O Track and Field Registration

By Lamont Neal on Saturday, March 16th, 2013

Huntington County Schools Special Olympics Track and Field registration and first practice will be held at the HNHS Field House on Thursday, March 21 from 6:30pm until 7:30pm.

Athletes between the ages of eight and 21 who have an intellectual disability are encouraged to participate.

Parents are asked to attend this first practice to complete any paperwork that needs done... Read More...

Special Olympics 6th Annual Tournament

By Keith Hartley on Tuesday, January 29th, 2013

Huntington County Schools Special Olympics will be hosting the 6th Annual Huntington County

Invitational Basketball Tournament on Saturday, February 2. The tournament will take place at Riverview Middle School and the Horace Mann Education Center. Opening Ceremonies begin at 9:00am with the competition tipping off at 8:00am... Read More...

Special Olympics Fundraiser Breakfast

By Lamont Neal on Sunday, April 22nd, 2012

Huntington County Special Olympics will be sponsoring a breakfast fundraiser on Saturday, April 28 at the College Park Church Family Life Center located at 1945 College Avenue in Huntington, Indiana. Breakfast will be served from 7:30am until 10:30am. The menu will include scrambled eggs, bacon, ham and sausage... Read More...

Special Olympics Call Out

By Lamont Neal on Monday, February 13th, 2012

Special Olympics Indiana – Huntington County has been a part of the Huntington County community for over 25 years. Haven’t heard of Special Olympics? Unfamiliarity with Special Olympics could be the culprit. Special Olympics Huntington County will be hosting a ‘Call Out’ for athletes and volunteers from 6:30pm until 8:00pm on Monday, February 20 at the Pathfinder Services South Campus located at 1152 State Street Huntington... Read More...

Special O Basketball Tournament

By Lamont Neal on Monday, January 16th, 2012

Huntington County Schools Special Olympics will be hosting the 5th Annual Huntington County Invitational Basketball Tournament on Saturday, January 21. The tournament will take place at Riverview Middle School and the Horace Mann Education Center. Opening Ceremonies begin at 9:00am with the competition tipping off at 9:30am... Read More...

Special Olympics Basketball Set to Begin

By Keith and Nancy Hartley on Thursday, October 13th, 2011

Huntington County Schools Special Olympics basketball will begin their practices on Wednesday, October 19. It will be held at Crestview Middle School from 5:30pm until 7:30pm.

In previous years the athletes have participated in the Skills Program, 3 vs 3 team and 5 vs 5 team... Read More...

Special Olympics Fundraiser

By Keith Hartley on Tuesday, September 6th, 2011

Huntington County Special Olympics will be holding a fundraiser on September 12, 2010 at Pizza Hut. Pizza Hut will donating $1 from each adult buffet sold between 5 – 8:00 p.m. All tips will benefit Huntington County Special Olympics.

Special Olympic parents and athletes will be providing the service for the evening... Read More...

Special Olympics Bowling

By Keith Hartley on Sunday, August 14th, 2011

Another season of Huntington County Schools Special Olympics bowling begins on Saturday, August 20 at 3:00pm at Rainbow Lanes.

Parents are encouraged to attend the first practice to complete necessary paperwork. Families and friends are also encouraged to attend all practices to cheer on the athletes... Read More...

Special Olympics Benefit May 14th

By Lamont Neal on Monday, May 9th, 2011

Moose Lodge #837 will be hosting a benefit for the Huntington County Special Olympics from 4:30-7:30PM on Saturday, May 14. Cost is $6.50 for adults and $3.25 for children under 12. The menu consists of an all-you-can-eat Italian pasta bar featuring Spaghetti and Meatballs, Fettuccini Alfredo, Salad and Breadsticks... Read More...

Special Olympics Information Meeting

By Lamont Neal on Tuesday, October 19th, 2010

　Special Olympics will be holding their first practice and informational meeting. This meeting and practice will take place Thursday, October 21 at 5:30-7:30. The practice will be held at the Huntington North Field House.

Athletes must be a least 8 years old and identified by an agency or professionals having one of the following: intellectual disabilities, cognitive delays as measured by formal assessment, or significant learning or vocational problems due to cognitive delay that require or have required specially designed instruction... Read More...

Special Olympics benefit

By Lamont Neal on Thursday, May 27th, 2010

Take a night out and be a part of a fantastic opportunity to raise awareness and resources for Huntington County Special Olympics.

Enjoy some good for for a good cause and then sit back and enjoy the classy sounds of
The LBD Trio at the Moose Lodge #837 390 Frontage Rd. Huntington... Read More...

Huntington wins State Championship

By Lamont Neal on Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

Huntington Community Schools Special Olympics travelled to the University of Indianapolis for the State championships for Special Olympics. In the Junior Traditional division the Huntington Cougars laced them up to take on the Elkhart Raiders in game 1 three on three competition. Huntington prevailed 20-6 with Arizona Parker scoring 8 points, Luke Wood 4 points, Chrissy Canvin 4 points and rounded out the scoring with Darin Thomas scoring 4 points... Read More...

Special Olympics basketball Inv. results

By HFP Reporter on Thursday, February 4th, 2010

Huntington Community Schools Special Olympics hosted a basketball Invitational on January 30. It was held at Riverview Middle School and Horace Mann elementary school. Over 200 athletes attended this event. There were 22 basketball teams and 40 skill athletes. Opening ceremonies began at 9:00 a... Read More...

Special Olympics basketball invitational

By HFP Reporter on Monday, January 25th, 2010

Submitted by Amy Thomas

The third annual Huntington County Special Olympics Basketball Invitational is shaping up to be a huge success. This year’s teams will be traveling to Huntington to compete in three gyms. Teams from Elkhart, St. Joe, Jay, Grant, Allen, Cass, Kosciusko counties, ARC of Allen County and Angola Rise will travel to Huntington to compete on January 30, 2010... Read More...

Special Olympics Needs Volunteers

By Cari Neal on Monday, January 4th, 2010

Huntington County Special Olympics is seeking volunteers to assist with their annual basketball invitational. The invitational is scheduled for Saturday, January 30, 2010 at Horace Mann Elementary and Riverview Middle School. This is an all day tournament. Volunteers are needed to officiate and serve as time keepers/score keepers... Read More...