2026 State Fall Games, October 16-17, Valdosta, GA

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Join Special Olympics Georgia (SOGA) for the 2026 State Fall Games being held at Freedom Park in Valdosta, GA, October 16 – 17. During the weekend SOGA will host 2,500 athletes, coaches, and Unified Partners who will compete in Bocce, Cycling, Golf, Golf Skills, Softball, and Softball Skills. Opening Ceremonies will be held Friday October 16th at 7:30 pm at Freedom Park. For the 2026 State Fall Games fact sheet please click here.

If you are interested in volunteering please click here or contact Leksi Whatley.

Join us at this year’s Opening Ceremonies.

If you are interested in sponsoring the Fall Games Games please contact Sam Elkins.

If you have questions regarding the events please contact Olivia Schuster.

 

2026 Bob Busse Memorial Golf Classic, Monday October 26, Country Club of Roswell

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Join us on Monday, October 26 at the beautiful Country Club of Roswell for the 31st Annual Bob Busse Memorial Golf Classic—a day where community, competition, and compassion tee off together. Every swing, putt, and drive supports the mission of Special Olympics Georgia, helping athletes with intellectual disabilities across the state train, compete, and count on year-round programs that amplify their potential. Participants will enjoy a professionally hosted tournament format, exclusive hospitality areas, player gifts, on-course contests, and a post-round awards reception. With your involvement as a player, sponsor, or volunteer, you’re elevating more than the game—you’re championing a movement of confidence, belonging, and joy for over 22,000 athletes statewide.

For sponsorship details, player registration, and tournament day logistics, please refer to the accompanying packet or contact Thomas Ritch.

To view the silent auction, click here. 

2027 State Indoor Winter Games, January 29-30, Cobb and Bartow County

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Join Special Olympics Georgia (SOGA) for the 2027 State Indoor winter Games being held in Cobb and Bartow County January 29th and 30th.  During the weekend SOGA will host 3,000 athletes, coaches, and Unified Partners who will compete in basketball, bowling, gymnastics, powerlifting, and pickleball. Opening Ceremonies will be held Friday January 29th 7:00 pm at the Cobb Civic Center, 548 S. Marietta, Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

If you are interested in volunteering, please click here or contact Leksi Whatley

If you are interested in sponsoring the Winter Games, please contact Thomas Ritch.

If you have questions regarding the events, please contact Olivia Schuster.

 

Fact Sheet

 

 

 

 

2027 State Summer Games, May 21-22, Emory University

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Join Special Olympics Georgia (SOGA) for the 2027 State Summer Games being held at Emory University in Atlanta, GA May 21 – 22. During the weekend SOGA will host 3,000 athletes, coaches, and Unified Partners who will compete in Athletics, Cheerleading, Flag Football, Gymnastics, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Soccer, and Volleyball. Opening Ceremonies will be held Friday May 21 7:00 pm at McDonough Field.

If you are interested in volunteering please click here or contact Leksi Whatley.

If you are interested in sponsoring the Summer Games please contact Thomas Ritch.

If you have questions regarding the events please contact Santiago Arias.

 

 

2027 State Indoor Winter Games & S.E. Powerlifting

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Join over 2,000 athletes, coaches, and unified partners as they compete in Basketball, Bowling, Artistic Gymnastics, Pickleball and Powerlifting. The Games will be held in Emerson, GA & Marietta, GA on January 29-30, 2027

For more information, contact Olivia Schuster, olivia.schuster@specialolympicsga.org. To sponsor, contact Thomas Ritch, thomas.ritch@specialolympicsga.org. to Volunteer, contact Leksi Whatley, leksi.whatley@specialolympicsga.org

2027 IWG Fact Sheet

 

Pencil Pencil Volunteer Sign Up

 

 

 

2025 Polar Plunge-February 22, 2025

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2024 State Fall Games Rescheduled for November 22 – 23

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Special Olympics Georgia (SOGA) is excited to announce that the 2024 State Fall Games make-up date is set for Friday, November 22nd and Saturday, November 23rd. All schedules will remain the same, except reflecting the new dates. SOGA will provide updated schedules, brackets and the information guide to all agencies and volunteers within the next few days. SOGA will also post this update on the SOGA website and social media pages. SOGA is also continuing communication with Quiet Pines Golf Course, to ensure that the conditions of the golf course will allow SOGA to host the golf venue on Saturday, November 23rd. As soon as that is confirmed, SOGA will notify programs with golf delegates.

 

Agencies need to let SOGA know by this Friday, October 18th, 2024, if your agency is attending with the same registered delegates OR your agency is scratching from games. This is extremely important, so that SOGA has the time to adjust all sports divisions and release hotel rooms.

HOD’s, please share this information with all your delegates and their families.

SOGA Recruitment Video

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-uORvWqwAc