Knox County Special Olympics
Knox County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Mount Vernon, Ohio - Knox County
Source checked
May 15, 2026
North Central Ohio
1 checked detail
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11700 Upper Gilchrist Road, Mount Vernon, OH 43050
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Provider overview
Knox County Special Olympics offers seasonal sports from Mount Vernon for eligible county athletes, with athletics, basketball, bocce, bowling, cheerleading, cornhole, golf, powerlifting, softball, swimming, volleyball, and Young Athletes.
Knox County Board of Developmental Disabilities supports people with developmental disabilities, families, and providers through services and community resources.
Quick facts
- Registration
- https://www.knoxdd.com/special-olympics
- Contact page
- https://www.knoxdd.com/contact
- Phone
- 740-397-4656
- info@knoxdd.com
- Ages
- Athletes age 8 and older who are enrolled in Knox DD services or identified as having an intellectual disability; Young Athletes is listed for ages 2 to 7
- Season
- Winter, spring, and summer Special Olympics seasons
- Cost
- Families should confirm county residency, athlete packet requirements, current sport deadlines, practice costs, uniforms, transportation, competition travel, volunteer support, and Young Athletes options.
Location contacts
Public contacts that may help you reach the right office. Confirm before visiting.
Families should use the Knox DD contact page or agency directory to confirm current coordinator details.
Programs and offerings
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Knox County Special Olympics sports
Seasonal Special Olympics sports and Young Athletes programming with eligibility and sign-up steps listed by Knox DD.
- Ages
- Athletes age 8 and older who are enrolled in Knox DD services or identified as having an intellectual disability; Young Athletes is listed for ages 2 to 7
- Season
- Winter, spring, and summer Special Olympics seasons
- Schedule
- The source says Knox County offers sports across three seasons and shares sport sign-ups and practice notifications through program channels.
- Cost
- Families should confirm county residency, athlete packet requirements, current sport deadlines, practice costs, uniforms, transportation, competition travel, volunteer support, and Young Athletes options.
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 Knox DD Special Olympics page says Knox County runs a local sports program across winter, spring, and summer seasons, includes a Young Athletes program for ages 2 to 7, lists eligibility, and names available sports.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
Knox County Special Olympics sports
The official Knox DD Special Olympics page says Knox County runs a local sports program across winter, spring, and summer seasons, includes a Young Athletes program for ages 2 to 7, lists eligibility, and names available sports.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: The source describes a local Special Olympics program with sport opportunities, regional and state competition, and a Young Athletes pathway.
Access notes to confirm: Families should confirm eligibility, new athlete packet status, practice locations, coach support, transportation, sensory or communication accommodations, medical forms, and sport-specific expectations.
What we checked
What we found: The official Knox DD Special Olympics page says Knox County runs a local sports program across winter, spring, and summer seasons, includes a Young Athletes program for ages 2 to 7, lists eligibility, and names available sports.
We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.
Sources used
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- Government sourceKnox DD 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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Common questions
Is Knox 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 Knox County Board of Developmental Disabilities?
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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