March 2026 Newsletter
2026 Winter Games Announcements
Congratulations to our Forsyth County Winter Games Participants! We did not let the weather dim our spirits! Even though Friday was the only day we could formally compete – we were able to host the annual Bowling Coaches Challenge and Basketball Skills and Team Skills demonstrated their talent at Central Park gym with lots of cheering fans! Thank you everyone!
2026 Special Olympics Georgia Summer Games: May 22-24, 2026
Mandatory Kick-Off Meeting: Saturday, March 7
- 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
- Central Park (Keith Bridge Rd, Exit 17).
Athletes who are registered for the Summer Games, please attend with your parent/guardian to receive sport practice information and SO Forsyth Program updates. We have approximately 115 athletes, coaches and unified partners for the 2026 Summer Season. Additional details will be forthcoming.
Upcoming Practices:
- Attendance for practices must be a minimum of 75% and your Athlete must be committed to attend and participate in the State Games held May 22-24, 2026.
- More information about practices coming soon.
Help Your Program GROW – ACTION NEEDED!
WE NEED YOUR INPUT!!!
We want to expand our sport choices and need your feedback! Please complete the short survey and let us know what sport option(s) your Athlete would like for SO Forsyth to consider adding! Please click on this SO survey link or use the QR code. The Survey will close April 1st – not kidding!
Save The Date: Battle of the Barbells
Battle of the Barbells – Come see our Special Olympics Forsyth Athletes compete!
When: Saturday, April 26th
Place: Central Park Gym / Keith Bridge Road
Time: 8:00am to 5:00pm
Save the Date: Texas Hold’em Fundraiser
Fund Raiser – Texas Hold’em
Come Join The Fun!
When: Saturday, May 16th
Place: Stars and Strikes
More details: DuvalFCSO@gmail.com or Valleri 770-868-9606
Click here for more information.
Get Your Special Olympics Forsyth Monogrammed Swag and Gear!
Would you like to get your own golf shirt, sweatshirt, jacket, vest, towel, etc… monogrammed with the Special Olympics Forsyth County logo and/or your name or initials?
Click here for the Monogram Order Form.
The Special Olympics Forsyth County logo will be monogrammed in branded colors, and the logo will be black on light colors and white on dark colors – unless otherwise requested.
How to get your Items Monogrammed:
Fill out the Monogram Order Form
Drop off: Tina Hillmer, Forsyth Therapeutic Program – Central Park
Drop off time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (M-F or email Tina)
Turn-around time: 7-10 days
Questions: TAHillmer@forsythco.com
New Athlete Registration Medical Form! Please Read.
PLEASE READ!
- Going forward – you will need to use the new annual medical form – click here.
- You no longer need a doctor’s signature