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Belvidere Park District Pirates Special Olympics

Belvidere Park District Special Recreation

Belvidere, Illinois - Boone County

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Jun 8, 2026

Area

Rockford

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1006 West Lincoln Ave., Belvidere, IL 61008

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Provider overview

Local Special Olympics sport training and competition through Belvidere Park District Special Recreation for athletes ages 8 and older.

Belvidere Park District is a public park district with Special Recreation programming, NASR access, and local Special Olympics sports opportunities for Belvidere-area athletes.

Quick facts

Registration
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Phone
815-547-5711 x600
Ages
Special Olympics training and competition for people with intellectual disabilities ages 8 and older.
Season
Year-round and seasonal Special Olympics sports, with current page listings for sports such as softball, flag football, volleyball, swimming, bocce, track and field, bowling, basketball, snowshoe, and golf skills.
Cost
Fees vary by sport. The source notes Belvidere Park District fees help offset program expenses and that Special Olympics Illinois does not charge athletes for competitions.

Location contacts

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Belvidere Park District Administrative Office

1006 West Lincoln Ave., Belvidere, IL 61008

Programs and offerings

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Pirates Special Olympics sports

Local Special Olympics sport training and competition through Belvidere Park District Special Recreation for athletes ages 8 and older.

Ages
Special Olympics training and competition for people with intellectual disabilities ages 8 and older.
Season
Year-round and seasonal Special Olympics sports, with current page listings for sports such as softball, flag football, volleyball, swimming, bocce, track and field, bowling, basketball, snowshoe, and golf skills.
Schedule
The source says athletes practice weekly at a Belvidere Park District location for at least eight weeks before competitions, and current sport listings include registration dates, times, and locations.
Cost
Fees vary by sport. The source notes Belvidere Park District fees help offset program expenses and that Special Olympics Illinois does not charge athletes for competitions.
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Last checked
Jun 8, 2026
Why this is listed
The official Belvidere Park District Pirates Special Olympics Team page verifies BPD Special Recreation participation in Special Olympics region and state competitions, weekly practices, ten sports, contact phone and email, age 8+ eligibility for athletes with intellectual disabilities, required forms, registration links, current sport listings, fees, and administrative office address.
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Program details we found

Pirates Special Olympics sports

The official Belvidere Park District Pirates Special Olympics Team page verifies BPD Special Recreation participation in Special Olympics region and state competitions, weekly practices, ten sports, contact phone and email, age 8+ eligibility for athletes with intellectual disabilities, required forms, registration links, current sport listings, fees, and administrative office address.

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Inclusion and support details

What the provider says: Official Belvidere Park District copy names Pirates Special Olympics Team, BPD Special Recreation, Special Olympics region and state competitions, weekly practice, intellectual disabilities, ages 8 and older, athlete consent form, athlete medical form, ePACT, swimming, bocce, track and field, golf skills, softball, bowling, flag football, volleyball, basketball, and snowshoe.

Access notes to confirm: Contact Belvidere Park District Special Recreation before registration to confirm Special Olympics eligibility, medical and consent forms, ePACT requirements, sport season, practice location, transportation, equipment, supervision, restroom access, and tournament advancement rules.

What we checked

What we found: The official Belvidere Park District Pirates Special Olympics Team page verifies BPD Special Recreation participation in Special Olympics region and state competitions, weekly practices, ten sports, contact phone and email, age 8+ eligibility for athletes with intellectual disabilities, required forms, registration links, current sport listings, fees, and administrative office address.

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