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Marion County Special Olympics

Marion County Board of Developmental Disabilities

Marion, Ohio - Marion County

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Last checked

May 15, 2026

Area

North Central Ohio

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2387 Harding Highway East, Marion, OH 43302

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Provider overview

Marion County Special Olympics offers year-round sports training and competition in Marion, with sports such as basketball, bocce, flag football, soccer, softball, swimming, track and field, unified golf, and volleyball.

Marion County Board of Developmental Disabilities provides advocacy, resources, and services so people with developmental disabilities can live, learn, and earn in Marion County.

Quick facts

Phone
740-375-6185
Ages
Athletes at least age 8 who are identified with intellectual disability, cognitive delays, or significant learning or vocational problems due to cognitive delay
Season
Year-round Special Olympics training with sport seasons listed by month
Cost
Families should confirm athlete eligibility, required forms, current sports, practice costs, uniforms, transportation, competition travel, volunteer support, and registration timing before each season.

Location contacts

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Marion County Board of Developmental Disabilities

2387 Harding Highway East, Marion, OH 43302

The source lists Tabitha Butcher, Manager of Community Services, as the participation and volunteer contact.

Programs and offerings

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Marion County Special Olympics sports

Year-round Special Olympics sports with eligibility, sport seasons, and participation contact listed by Marion County DD.

Ages
Athletes at least age 8 who are identified with intellectual disability, cognitive delays, or significant learning or vocational problems due to cognitive delay
Season
Year-round Special Olympics training with sport seasons listed by month
Schedule
The source lists sport seasons by month and says families should contact the community services manager before the season to participate.
Cost
Families should confirm athlete eligibility, required forms, current sports, practice costs, uniforms, transportation, competition travel, volunteer support, and registration timing before each season.
How we checked this listing (1 public sources)

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Listing check

Last checked
May 15, 2026
Why this is listed
The official Marion County Board of Developmental Disabilities Special Olympics page describes year-round sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, lists eligibility, sports and seasons, and gives a direct participation contact.
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1 public source
Location contacts
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Program details we found

Marion County Special Olympics sports

The official Marion County Board of Developmental Disabilities Special Olympics page describes year-round sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, lists eligibility, sports and seasons, and gives a direct participation contact.

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Source checkedClearly listed in sourceFound in page titleMarion County DD Special Olympics
Inclusion and support details

What the provider says: The source says Special Olympics contributes to physical, social, and psychological development through sports experiences and community participation.

Access notes to confirm: Families should confirm eligibility documentation, athlete forms, coach support, practice locations, transportation, sensory or communication accommodations, and any sport-specific safety requirements.

What we checked

What we found: The official Marion County Board of Developmental Disabilities Special Olympics page describes year-round sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, lists eligibility, sports and seasons, and gives a direct participation contact.

We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.

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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

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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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Last checked

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Program details

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Area

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Last checked

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Program details

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Area

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Adaptive Sports
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Last checked

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Program details

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Area

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Adaptive Sports

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Common questions

Is Marion 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 Marion 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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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.