News in the National Games category

First wave of 2018 USA Games #SOTeamPA members selected
June 8, 2017

The first wave of  2018 USA Games #SOTeamPA members selected via Special Olympics Pennsylvania’s first Facebook Live event. #PASummerGames committee members selected Team PA members on Wednesday, June 7, 2017, a few days after the conclusion of the 48th Annual Summer Games. The 2018 USA Games will be held in Seattle, Washington between July 1st and July 6th. […]

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2014 USA Games
June 25, 2014

The 2014 USA Games took place all over central New Jersey from Saturday, June 14 to Saturday, June 21, 2014. Venues were located at Princeton University, Rider University, The College of New Jersey (TCNJ), Mercer County Park, Brunswick Zone – Carolier, The Hun School, The Lawrenceville School, The Peddie School, Prudential Center, and the Sun National Bank […]

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Unified Athlete: Dadley Thenor
June 14, 2014

In anticipation of the 2014 USA Games and the Team PA Send-Off being hosted by the Philadelphia 76ers tomorrow morning, our very own writer, Nick Cammarota, has created a moving and touching documentary about a Special Olympics PA – Philadelphia Unified Athlete: Dadley Thenor. Originally from Haiti, he makes the best of what he has been […]

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WE NEED YOU to Volunteer
April 29, 2014

Uncle Sam might want you, but WE DO TOO!! We need you to volunteer, because volunteers make our world go round. Special Olympics Pennsylvania – Philadelphia relies on the wonderful work that our dedicated team of volunteers selflessly provide event after event and time after time. We couldn’t do what we do without their support. There are a […]

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Help Wawa Turn your change to gold
August 5, 2013

Gold medals that is! As part of their “Support the Home Team” campaign, Wawa stores across the east coast are collecting your spare change…

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Philly Athletes Selected for 2014 USA National Games
July 4, 2013

Special Olympics Philadelphia is proud to report that four individual athletes and two basketball teams will be representing Team Pennsylvania at the 2014 USA National Games…

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2010 National Games Results
July 31, 2010

Teddy Angerman, Megan Garlick and Eddie Glover represented Special Olympics Philadelphia at the 2010 National Games between July 18th – July 23rd, 2010 in Lincoln, Nebraska! Teddy and Megan represented us in aquatics in 3 individual events and partnered with athletes from Erie City and Northumberland/Snyder County for a medley relay. Eddie represented Philadelphia in […]

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National Games Athletes Named
May 1, 2010

  National Games Athletes Named from Special Olympics Pennsylvania to compete in the 2010 USA National Games in Nebraska from July 18-23. During these USA National Games, nearly 3,000 athletes will compete in 13 Olympic-style sports, with the support of 1,000 coaches, 8,000 volunteers and an estimated 15,000 family and friends. In addition to sports, the […]

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