Special Olympics Loudoun County

Swimming - Western Loudoun
2025-09-11 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-09-18 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Round Hill Aquatic Center, 17010 Evening Star Drive, Round Hill, VA, 20141, United States
Athletes must be able to independently swim across the pool in deep water without assistance. Ideal for athletes who have already mastered the art of swimming and want to move into a more competitive environment. Practices will be held on Thursday’s at Round Hill Aquatic Center starting September 4th-October 30th from 6:30-8pm.

Dance
2025-09-12 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-09-19 18:30 - 19:30 | Method Health Club, 19945 Riverside Commons Plaza, Asbhurn, Virginia, 20147
Special Olympics dance is a new sport for SOVAL at a gym that gives athletes a chance to learn new dances with friends and covers different types of dance styles (i.e., Zumba, Jazz, Contemporary, Folk, etc.). While official SO dance offers training and competitions for Solos, Duos, Couples and Teams, this is our inaugural dance program which could lead to other programs. Come join us! Our goal is exercise, fun and friendship. Athletes should wear sneakers as to not mess up the indoor flooring. Practices will be held at Method Health Club 19945 Riverside Commons Plaza, Suite100, Ashburn, Va 20147 on Friday.

Cycling
2025-09-13 08:30 - 09:30, 2025-09-20 08:30 - 09:30 | Trailside Middle School, 20325 Claiborne Parkway, Ashburn, Virginia, 20147
Come learn the basics of the sport while enjoying the beautiful fall weather. This program focuses on skill development and refinement. All skills levels are welcome! This program is hosted outdoors and practice dates could be impacted by weather. Practices will be held on Saturday’s in the parking lot of Trailside Middle School starting August 30th- October 18th from 8:30-9:30am.

Soccer - Eastern Loudoun
2025-09-13 09:45 - 11:00, 2025-09-20 09:45 - 11:00 | Newton Lee Elementary School, 43335 Gloucester Pkwy, Ashburn, Virginia, 20147
Come join us out on the soccer field this fall. Practices will be held on Saturday’s at Newton Lee Elementary starting August 23rd- October 25th from 9:45-11:15am.

Pickleball - Dulles South
2025-09-13 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Dulles South Recreation Center, 24950 Riding Center Drive, South Riding, Virginia, 20152
Athletes of all abilities can play pickleball. It’s a fun way to get in your daily exercise while making new friends. Due to space limitation, all athletes are required to commit to at least 75% attendance. If you are registering for Dulles South Pickleball please do not register for other Special Olympics Pickleball offerings. Practices will be held on Saturday’s in the gym at Dulles South Rec Center starting August 30th- October 25th from 11am-12pm.

Fitness - Eastern Loudoun
2025-09-13 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Method Health Club, 19945 Riverside Commons Plaza, Asbhurn, Virginia, 20147
Get ready to move, have fun, and connect with friends! Special Olympics Fitness is an exciting new program at SOVAL designed to help athletes stay active in a supportive and fully accessible environment. You’ll work out through fun, engaging stations—no matter your ability level—all while building friendships and enjoying the group’s energy Be part of something special—where movement meets laughter, and fitness feels fun. We can’t wait to see you there. Practices will be held on Saturdays at Method Health Club in Ashburn starting September 6th- November 1 from 1-2pm.

Volleyball (Traditional)
2025-09-13 13:00 - 14:15, 2025-09-20 13:00 - 14:15 | Trailside Middle School, 20325 Claiborne Parkway, Ashburn, Virginia, 20147
Join our competitive volleyball team. Athletes will practice weekly and develop their skills on a competitive level. Practices will be held on Saturdays at Trailside Middle School starting August 23rd-November 1st from 1-2:15pm.

Volleyball (Modified)
2025-09-13 14:30 - 15:30, 2025-09-20 14:30 - 15:30 | Trailside Middle School, 20325 Claiborne Parkway, Ashburn, Virginia, 20147
Special Olympics modified volleyball uses modified rules to make the sport more accessible for athletes of all abilities. Practices will be held on Saturday’s starting August 23-November 1st at Trailside Middle School from 2:30-3:30pm.

Bowling
2025-09-14 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-21 10:00 - 13:00 | The Branch Bowling Alley, 49 Catoctin Circle SE, Leesburg, Virginia, 20175
Bowling is our most popular sport in Loudoun. Come spend your Sunday afternoon with other athletes practicing your bowling skills. Learn the basics of the game while getting in physical exercise. Practices will be held on Sunday’s starting September 7th- October 26th at the Branch Bowling Alley in Leesburg from 10am-1pm.

Swimming - Dulles South
2025-09-14 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Dulles South Recreation Center, 24950 Riding Center Drive, South Riding, Virginia, 20152
Athletes must be able to independently swim across the pool in deep water without assistance. Ideal for athletes who have already mastered the art of swimming and want to move into a more competitive environment. Practices will be held on Sundays starting September 7th-October 26th at Dulles South Rec Center from 2-3pm.

Softball (Skills Plus) - Eastern Loudoun
2025-09-14 14:00 - 15:30 | Trailside Middle School, 20325 Claiborne Parkway, Ashburn, Virginia, 20147
For ages 11 and up. Athletes will learn and practice catching, throwing, batting, and running. Plus, they will learn how to play the ten different positions in the field. .

Pickleball - Western Loudoun
2025-09-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Loudoun Valley Community Center, 320 W. School Street, Purcellville, Virginia, 20132
Come learn the basics of the sport while enjoying the beautiful fall weather. This program focuses on skill development and refinement. All skills levels are welcome! This program is hosted outdoors and practice dates may be impacted by weather. Practices will be held at Loudoun Valley Community Center on Sunday’s starting September 7th-October 26th from 2-4pm. Please arrive 5 minutes early so we can get organized and bring a water bottle and pickleball paddle if you have one.
Head Coach – Coach Barbara Tobler (e-mail: wlpickleball@sovaloudoun.org)
Assistant Coach – Coach Joy Cavagnaro (e-mail: Coach-joy@sovaloudoun.org)
Lead Volunteer- Martha Ballinger (e-mail: maballinger@rocketmail.com)

TopGolf
2025-09-15 18:30 - 20:30 | Topgolf, 20356 Commonwealth Center Drive, Ashburn, VA, 20147, United States
Ages 8 and up. Topgolf is very popular, and participation is a privilege. Priority will be given to those who have NOT previously enrolled in the program, and then to those who attended the prior sessions consistently. Due to space limitation, all athletes are required to commit to at least 75% attendance- please DO NOT register if you cannot attend 75% of the sessions. Topgolf will be held on Monday’s starting September 8th.

Bocce
2025-09-16 17:30 - 18:30 | Potomac Green Neighborhood Park, 20750 Marblehead Drive, Ashburn, VA, 20147, United States
Ages 8 and up. Come play one of the oldest games. Athletes of all abilities and ages can play bocce. It’s a fun way to get in your daily physical exercise while making new friends. Whether you have been playing bocce for years or are new to the sport, all are welcome. Bocce will be held at Potomac Greene Community Park in Ashburn on Tuesday’s starting September 2nd-October 28th from 5:30-6:30pm.

Softball (Skills) - Western Loudoun
2025-09-16 17:30 - 18:30 | Scott Jenkins Park, 39464 E Colonial Hwy, Hamilton, Virginia, 20158
Come learn the basics of the sport while enjoying the beautiful fall weather. This program focuses on skill development and refinement. All skills levels are welcome! This program is hosted outdoors, and practice dates may be affected by weather. Skills Softball Western will be held on Tuesday’s at Woodgrove Park starting September 2nd -October 28th from 5:30-6:30pm.

Pickleball - Eastern Loudoun
2025-09-16 18:30 - 19:30 | Potomac Green Neighborhood Park, 20750 Marblehead Drive, Ashburn, VA, 20147, United States
Come learn the basics of the sport while enjoying the beautiful fall weather. This program focuses on skill development and refinement. All skills levels are welcome! This program is hosted outdoors and practice dates may be impacted by weather. Practices will be held at Potomac Greene Community Park starting September 2nd-October 28th from 6:30-7:30pm.

Fitness - Western Loudoun
2025-09-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Patrick Henry College, 10 Patrick Henry Circle, Purcellville, Virginia, 20132
The classes will be held in the Barbara Hodel Center multipurpose room. No classes on October 1 and 22.

Swimming - Eastern Loudoun
2025-09-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Ashburn Rec Center, 21105 Coopers Hawk Drive, Ashburn, Virginia, 20148
Athletes must be able to independently swim across the pool in deep water without assistance. Ideal for athletes who have already mastered their swimming skills and want to move into a more competitive environment. Practices will be held on Wednesday’s at the new Ashburn Recreation Center starting September 3rd-October 29th from 7-8pm.

Soccer - Western Loudoun
2025-09-18 17:00 - 18:00 | Woodgrove Park, 17020 Evening Star Drive, Round Hill, VA, 20141, United States
Come join us out on the soccer field this fall. Practices will be held on Thursday’s on the grassy area behind the soccer field of Woodgrove Park starting September 4th- October 30th from 5-6pm.

Young Athletes
2025-09-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Virginia Academy, 19790 Ashburn Road, Ashburn, Virginia, 20147
(Age 2-7): Young Athletes is a unique sport and play program for children ages 2 to 7 with and without intellectual disabilities. Our focus is on fun activities that are important to mental and physical growth. One parent/guardian must be present. Practices will be held every other Saturday starting September 20th -November 22nd at Virginia Acadamy in Ashburn from 10-11am. For more information, go to YOUNG ATHLETES
