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What are County Sports?
County Sports with Alachua County are official competitive events hosted through Special Olympics Florida - Northeast Region. These events are not affiliated directly with the University of Florida, but they are a very popular way for UF students to compete as a Unified Partner. Since these sports are ran directly with Special Olympics, there are many more sport choices to choose from!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Unified Partner?
A Unified Partner (UP) is a student that competes alongside a Special Olympics athlete at any unified sport, bringing together people with and without intellectual disabilities together on the same team.
What sports are offered through County Sports?
Many sports are offered through County Sports. See the full list below:
Spring: Tennis, Basketball, Bocce, Athletics, Cheerleading, Soccer
Summer: Swimming
Fall: Flag Football, Pickleball, Weightlifting, Softball, Golf
When and where are County Sports hosted?
County Sports are hosted at a variety of Gainesville locations surrounding the University of Florida. If transportation is deterring you from participating, many of the students in UF Special Olympics often coordinate designated drivers for each event and there are open seats for car rides.
Do I need experience in sports?
Not at all! Special Olympics is about inclusion, community, and having fun. Whether you are a lifelong athlete or have never played competitive sports before, there is a place for you on the County Sport roster.
How do I sign up?
For Special Olympics athletes: We would love for you to join! To get started and register, please complete the registration process through Special Olympics Alachua County involvement page and join our GroupMe to stay informed with our events!
For UF students: Keep an eye out for details regarding our first General Body Meeting (GBM) of the semester. We will discuss all offerings with Special Olympics and share all the registration steps and official schedules.
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