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Dare County Special Olympics

Dare County Parks and Recreation

Manteo, North Carolina - Dare County

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May 15, 2026

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Outer Banks

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Manteo, North Carolina

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Provider overview

Dare County Special Olympics offers no-fee sport training and competition for athletes with developmental or cognitive disabilities across Outer Banks facilities.

Dare County Parks and Recreation coordinates local recreation services and Dare County Special Olympics opportunities in the Outer Banks.

Quick facts

Phone
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Ages
Ages 8 and older with developmental or cognitive disabilities
Season
Year-round and seasonal sports
Cost
The county says Special Olympics athletes in Dare County are never charged a fee to compete.

Location contacts

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Dare County Special Olympics

Sports use sites across the Outer Banks, including Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, Manteo, and Jarvisburg.

Programs and offerings

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Dare County Special Olympics sports

No-fee Special Olympics sport training and competition for athletes with developmental or cognitive disabilities across Dare County.

Ages
Ages 8 and older with developmental or cognitive disabilities
Season
Year-round and seasonal sports
Schedule
The page lists sports by season and location, including fall, winter/spring, year-round, and late summer/early fall options.
Cost
The county says Special Olympics athletes in Dare County are never charged a fee to compete.
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May 15, 2026
Why this is listed
The official Dare County Special Olympics page says anyone ages 8 and older with developmental or cognitive disabilities is welcome, that athletes are never charged a fee to compete, and that the county offers soccer, tennis, swimming, bocce, bowling, basketball, track and field, cheerleading, and equestrian.
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Location contacts
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Program details we found

Dare County Special Olympics sports

The official Dare County Special Olympics page says anyone ages 8 and older with developmental or cognitive disabilities is welcome, that athletes are never charged a fee to compete, and that the county offers soccer, tennis, swimming, bocce, bowling, basketball, track and field, cheerleading, and equestrian.

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Inclusion and support details

What the provider says: Dare County describes year-round Special Olympics sport training and competition plus additional events such as OBX Polar Plunge and summer picnics.

Access notes to confirm: Families should confirm athlete participation forms, sport season, practice location, transportation, volunteer support, equestrian requirements, and whether a sport is currently open.

What we checked

What we found: The official Dare County Special Olympics page says anyone ages 8 and older with developmental or cognitive disabilities is welcome, that athletes are never charged a fee to compete, and that the county offers soccer, tennis, swimming, bocce, bowling, basketball, track and field, cheerleading, and equestrian.

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What to confirm

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  • Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
  • Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
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  • Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
  • What ages, support needs, communication needs, mobility needs, or supervision levels can this specific program support?
  • What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
  • For sports: what equipment, experience level, classification, practice location, transportation, and caregiver participation should we plan for?
  • Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?

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Common questions

Is Dare County Special Olympics reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?

No. This listing is informational and based on public sources. It is not a rating, ranking, quality review, or safety evaluation.

What information should families confirm with Dare County Parks and Recreation?

Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.

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Inclusive Programs Guide is an informational directory based on publicly available information and provider-submitted updates. We do not endorse, rank, medically evaluate, assess quality, guarantee safety, confirm credentials, or determine suitability of any provider, program, accommodation, or activity. Program details may change. Families should contact providers directly to confirm current availability, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.