Special Olympics Softball Throw 2026

The Special Olympics South Carolina Area 8 Regional Spring Games will be held at May River High School, 601 New Riverside Rd, Bluffton, SC. on Thursday March 12, 2026 with a rain date scheduled for Friday March 13, 2026. The event will kick off with a brief Opening Ceremony at 10:00 A.M. at the high school track. More than 400 Special Olympics athletes of all ages from Bluffton, Hilton Head, Beaufort, Hardeeville, and Ridgeland will compete in track and field events.

Special Olympics sports offer many levels of competition for athletes with different abilities, allowing athletes to improve skills and gain experience.  They will compete according to their capabilities in assisted walks, independent walks, runs, and ball throws throughout the event.

Bluffton Rotarians along with family and friends will manage the softball / tennis ball throw. The duties will include acting as spotters, judges, award presenters and escorts for athletes to and from the track. Other needs may arise during the day. Friends and family members are always welcome!

Since this event is associated with the Beaufort County School District all volunteers must complete a volunteer application with the school district before the event.  If you volunteered for this event last year or volunteer in other BCSD activities, your volunteer approval may still be current.  Below is a link to the BCSD website volunteer information.  Please submit a volunteer application well in advance of the event date.

Click the link below to become a BCSD Volunteer:
https://www.beaufortschools.net/community/volunteer

******Please Note Rain Date: March 13, 2026******