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The winter sports season is underway as athletes train and compete in Floor Hockey, Volleyball, Figure & Speed Skating, Alpine & Cross-Country Skiing, Snowboarding, and Snowshoeing in the hopes of advancing to the 2020 Special Olympics New Jersey Winter Games. The first round of Winter Games kicks off January 3-4, when Floor Hockey and Volleyball will be contested, while the snow and ice sports will culminate February 2-4. Find out more information and get the complete schedule at the link below.
Winter SportsUpcoming Events
- December 18, 2019 Unified Yoga SONJ Sports Complex 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm
- January 4, 2020 - January 5, 2020 2020 Winter Games Floor Hockey Stockton University 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- January 4, 2020 - January 5, 2020 2020 Winter Games Volleyball Galloway Township Middle School 9:00 am – 5:00 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
2019 Awards Dinner
November 26, 2019On Friday, November 22nd, members of the Special Olympics New Jersey (SONJ) community gathered for the 2019 Awards Dinner. Each year, the annual event recognizes exemplary athletes, coaches, volunteers, supporters, and partners for their passion , commitment, and achievements within the Special Olympics movement. This year, the Awards Dinner was held at the Hilton East…
Going Cold Turkey in Asbury
November 20, 2019On Saturday, November 16th, 2019, Splashers and Dashers came out to Asbury Park, New Jersey for the 2019 Thanks4Giving in support of Special Olympics New Jersey (SONJ). The day started at The Grand Arcade of Convention Hall with the inaugural Thanks4Giving “Turkey Dash 5K” registration. Starting in scenic Asbury Park, 170 participants dashed along the…
Running, Jogging, and Walking UNIFIED
November 8, 2019On Saturday, November 2nd, the third annual Unified 5K Run took place at Mullica Hill, New Jersey. Rowan Unified Club member, Timothy Sharp, volunteered as an “angel” for the event. Below he shares his experience with Special Olympics New Jersey athlete, Brian Cannavina. “Recently, I participated in the Unified 5K at the new Inspira Health…
Fall Season Wraps Up in Style
November 1, 2019Over the course of two weeks, the Special Olympics New Jersey (SONJ) 2019 Fall Games took place at multiple locations. On Saturday, October 19th, Equestrian athletes took to the course at Horse Park of New Jersey in Allentown. Rules, divisions, and general information can be found in the program below, along with links to the…