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Special Olympics New Jersey (SONJ) announced official Return to Activity with several modifications and guidelines on August 1, 2020. All decisions were made with the safety of all participants at the forefront. As such, all safety measures and protocols are being created following the recommendations and guidelines of Special Olympics Inc., the Center for Disease Control (CDC), and the State of New Jersey. These safety measures and protocols will be required and monitored throughout the season. For the comprehensive Return to Activity Guidelines please click the link below.
Return to Activity GuidelinesUpcoming Events
- September 20, 2020 - October 4, 2020 2020 VIRTUAL Unified 5K Run Virtual!
- September 20, 2020 South Golf Sectional Latona Golf Course 12:30 am – 2:30 pm
- September 21, 2020 PIANJ Golf Classic Beacon Hill Country Club 9:30 am – 7:00 pm
Free medical screenings were conducted throughout New Jersey in 2018
Volunteers donated their time to Special Olympics New Jersey
Athletes participated in Special Olympics New Jersey Programs
Latest Stories from Special Olympics New Jersey
College Unified – Kean Unified Sports
July 21, 2020Kean Unified Sports began in the Fall of 2015 as a Unified soccer program with just 4 athletes. Each year, the program has continued to grow and most recently had 42 participants – 18 athletes and 24 Unified partners! Two Kean Unified Sports alumni even continue to participate in the program! The Unified Sports program…
2020 Virtual Summer Games Recap
June 29, 2020From Monday, June 1 to Sunday, June 7, nearly 1,000 athletes, Unified partners, and coaches from across New Jersey registered and had the opportunity to train and competed in a modified version of the annual Special Olympics New Jersey (SONJ) Summer Games. Participants in this year’s Virtual Summer Games competed in 24 sport-related activities across…
Unified Champion School Spotlight- Voorhees High School
May 29, 2020Voorhees High School’s motto “We are One School- Choose To Include” says it all! Voorhees is a school where everyone believes that inclusion is not a box to check, but a mindset to live; a true Unified Champion School! Starting with a Unified Basketball team and a small club in 2017, in just over three…
SONJ’s Virtual Summer Games is here!
May 12, 2020Did you hear the news? Although the 2020 Summer Games at The College of New Jersey has been cancelled due to COVID-19, its spirit lives on through our incredible athletes, Unified partners, coaches, and volunteers. Join us in celebrating the Special Olympics spirit by taking part in the 2020 Virtual Summer Games! This event is open to…