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2025-2026 Program Updates
Read about important changes including participation registration, winter and spring season sports, and more. The season starts on September 6, good luck to everyone!
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- 2025 Central Soccer League SONJ Complex and Rider
- 2025 North Soccer League Pleasant Valley Park
- 2025 South Soccer League RiverWinds Community Center
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Latest Stories from Special Olympics New Jersey
Walking Club: more than just a walk in a park.
September 3, 2025As a part of our commitment as a Healthy Community, we are always looking at ways to improve the overall well-being of our athletes even when they are not officially training and competing. In addition to free health screenings through our Healthy Athletes program, we provide a number of initiatives developed to support the overall well-being of our…
2024 Outstanding Athlete: Greg Benjamin
August 28, 2025At its annual Night of Champions, Special Olympics New Jersey honors and celebrates outstanding individuals and groups. In the year leading up to the big event, award candidates are identified and nominated by their peers. These nominations are reviewed by a committee, and finally the award recipients are revealed. Awards categories include 13 outstanding county…
2024 Marc S. Edenzon Lifetime Achievement Award: Bob Ryan
August 25, 2025At its annual Night of Champions, Special Olympics New Jersey honors and celebrates outstanding individuals and groups. In the year leading up to the big event, award candidates are identified and nominated by their peers. These nominations are reviewed by a committee, and finally the award recipients are revealed. Awards categories include 13 outstanding county…
2025-2026 Program Updates
August 20, 2025Participation Forms – Now Digital Special Olympics New Jersey (SONJ) has transitioned to digital registration! Athletes and volunteers can now complete their registration forms online. Find all updates, including information about the removal of the physical examination requirements for athletes, along with detailed descriptions on our Participation Requirements page. 2025-2026 Winter Sports Season Changes After…