Dare County Special Olympics
Dare County Parks and Recreation
Manteo, North Carolina - Dare County
Source checked
May 15, 2026
Outer Banks
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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
- Not found in public sources checked
- dare@sonc.net
- 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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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.
How we checked this listing (1 public sources)
Source notes only. They do not evaluate quality, safety, fit, or availability.
Listing check
- Last checked
- 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.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
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.
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.
We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.
Sources used
Public pages used for this listing.
- Park district websiteDare County Special Olympics
Please confirm current details directly before enrolling.
What to confirm
- Openings, deadlines, cost, and cancellation rules.
- Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
- Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
- Exact location, entrance, parking, equipment, and what to bring.
Questions to ask before you register
Use these as a starting point. They are not a quality rating or recommendation.
- 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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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.
Where did the listing information come from?
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