SPECIAL OLYMPICS: HARDIN COUNTY PIONEERS
Hardin County Special Olympics offers year-round sports training and competitive opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Hardin County, empowering them to achieve their full potential in athletics and beyond.
2024 Hoopin’ It Up Fundraiser
BASKETBALL
Basketball Season runs from November to February. Our big game for the year is our fundraiser event against the Sheriff’s Department!
SWIMMING
Swim season is from December to March. In 2025, we got 7 medals at the State Winter Games!
BOWLING
Bowling starts in February and goes to April. Final bowling event is the Tournament of Champions in April.
PEP CLUB
Pep Club season runs over the course of basketball season from November to February.
TRACK & FIELD
Track and Field runs from March – May and ends with the Regional Track Meet.
ATHLETE OATH: “Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.”
Special Olympics gives athletes ages 8 and older the opportunity to stay active, learn different sports, build teamwork and leadership skills, make new friends and have fun!
All athletes must complete the required forms to participate. All forms must be submitted before athletes can compete. Completed forms can be sent to [email protected] or dropped off to Hardin DD / Simon Kenton Schools located at 705 North Ida Street in Kenton.
LeNora Prichard
Hardin County Special Olympics Coordinator
CONTACT US
We rely heavily on volunteers to make Special Olympics a success from coaching, chaperoning, giving players rides to and from practice, referees, and more! If you are a high school student or an adult interested in meeting awesome people, having fun, and making a difference, contact us today! You can also reach out to Lenora for more information on joining a sport or about Special Olympics in Hardin County!