Special Olympics Catawba County

03/01/2026

SPECIAL OLYMPICS CATAWBA
February / March Updates
Sports practices, Pickleball, Spring Games, Local Events and more!
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PICKLEBALL IS HERE!!

Practices start Tuesday, March 3rd

6:00 - 8:00 pm

Carolina Pickleball Club

2022 Clement Blvd NW, Hickory

02/03/2026

Registration for the Special Olympics Polar Plunge 2026 is now open!

The Hickory Police Department will be hosting its annual Polar Plunge on Saturday, February 21, 2026, to benefit the Special Olympics of North Carolina. The event will be held at The Hickory Foundation YMCA outdoor pool located at 701 1st Street NW in Hickory.

Registration will begin at 11 a.m. with the plunge starting at 1 p.m. A minimum donation of $50 is required to participate. Students with a student ID can participate for $25.

To pre-register online visit http://give.specialolympicsnc.com/2026HickoryPDPlunge

02/03/2026

Looking for a plunge? 👀 We dropped a few pins. Visit our website to find a Polar Plunge near you, register, and get ready to make waves for Special Olympics North Carolina!❄️

🔗https://ow.ly/meY350Y7WwH

02/03/2026

The 2026 Spring Games Event is coming!

Register to attend with your school class or organization.
If you want to compete as an Independent Athlete, with your own transportation and chaperone, complete the attached form and send to
socatawba@gmail.com.

02/03/2026

It's time for Special Olympics Catawba County Summer Games Practice!!!

Register for Summer Sports Practices
Basketball
Team and skills
First practice: Saturday, Feb 7
12:00 to 2:00 pm
Sweetwater Elementary School Gym
2110 Main Ave SE Hickory, NC

Bowling
First practice: Saturday Feb 7th
9:30 to 11:00 am
Pin Station
525 W A St, Newton

Swimming
First practice: Sunday, Feb 1st
Come at 4:00 pm to register
Regular practices: 4:30 - 5:00 pm for swimmers needing assistance
5:00 to 5:45 pm for independent swimmers
Lenoir Rhyne Pool
625 7th Ave NE, Hickory

For more information contact:
catawba@sonc.net

09/19/2025

Join us for an informational meeting about HCT’s premiere production with The Penguin Project! Finding Nemo Jr. is open to all students ages 8-22 with special needs. These young artists will be paired with a peer mentor, a student of about the same age who will support them throughout the rehearsal process and perform on stage with their partner! You only have to attend one meeting, but please RSVP.

04/28/2025

04/28/2025

Thanks to B4 Studios for these awesome pictures!

04/19/2025

04/17/2025

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04/17/2025