Special Olympics New Hanover County
City of Wilmington Parks and Recreation
Wilmington, North Carolina - New Hanover County
Source checked
May 15, 2026
Wilmington
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Provider overview
Special Olympics New Hanover County provides year-round sports training, competitions, social events, and recreation activities for children and adults with intellectual disabilities in the Wilmington area.
City of Wilmington Parks and Recreation provides public recreation programs and hosts Special Olympics New Hanover County information.
Quick facts
- Phone
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- Ages
- Children and adults with intellectual disabilities
- Season
- Year-round training, competitions, social events, and recreation activities
- Cost
- The source says programs are offered at no cost to athletes and families; confirm current registration and activity details.
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Programs and offerings
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Year-round Special Olympics sports and recreation
Year-round training, competition, social events, and recreation activities in 27 sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
- Ages
- Children and adults with intellectual disabilities
- Season
- Year-round training, competitions, social events, and recreation activities
- Schedule
- The city page describes year-round training and local or regional events; families should confirm current sport calendars with the local program.
- Cost
- The source says programs are offered at no cost to athletes and families; confirm current registration and activity details.
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 Wilmington page says Special Olympics New Hanover County provides year-round training in 27 sports, competitions, social events, recreation activities, and no-cost programming for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
Year-round Special Olympics sports and recreation
The official Wilmington page says Special Olympics New Hanover County provides year-round training in 27 sports, competitions, social events, recreation activities, and no-cost programming for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: The source says Special Olympics New Hanover County offers inclusive and accessible activities and relies on volunteers and community support.
Access notes to confirm: Families should confirm athlete registration, current sports, coach contacts, practice sites, volunteer support, competition travel, and whether a chosen activity has open spots.
What we checked
What we found: The official Wilmington page says Special Olympics New Hanover County provides year-round training in 27 sports, competitions, social events, recreation activities, and no-cost programming for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
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 websiteCity of Wilmington 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
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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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Is Special Olympics New Hanover County 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 City of Wilmington 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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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.