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Every four years, Special Olympics athletes from all over the United States compete in the Special Olympics USA Games. In 2026, more than 3,000 athletes will head to Minnesota to compete at the highest level. New Jersey will send 93 athletes and Unified partners along with 25 coaches to compete in 12 sports as a part of the Team New Jersey delegation.
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- Cardio Rhythm SONJ Sports Complex- EKS 6:00 pm – 6:45 pm
- Young Athletes Meet and Greet – Morris County Parsippany Library 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
- 2025 Floor Hockey League Stuart Country Day School
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Volunteers donating their time to Special Olympics New Jersey
Athletes participating in Special Olympics New Jersey Programs.
Latest Stories from Special Olympics New Jersey
2025 Night of Champions
November 26, 2025On Friday, November 21, the Special Olympics New Jersey (SONJ) community gathered at the Hyatt Regency Princeton for the annual Night of Champions awards dinner. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, the evening became a heartfelt celebration of gratitude – honoring athletes, coaches, and volunteers whose passion and dedication inspire us all. Each nomination was more…
2025 Thanks4Giving Dash & Splash
November 25, 2025Sunshine, temperatures in the mid-40s, and low winds. For a 5K dash on the Boardwalks of Asbury Park, Ocean Grove, and Bradley Beach, these are very nice numbers. For the splash into the ocean, another metric has to be taken into account: water temperature of 56, which for most people is below nice and comfy….
2024 Special Olympics New Jersey Hall of Fame: Gail Paradise
November 18, 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 Spirit Award: Dotty Grieb
November 10, 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…