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2025-2026 Program Updates
Read about important changes including participation registration, winter and spring season sports, and more. The season starts on September 6, good luck to everyone!
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- Morristown Young Athletes Program Central Park Challenger - ADA Field 9:30 am – 10:30 am
- Morristown Young Athletes Program Central Park Challenger - ADA Field 9:30 am – 10:30 am
- 2025 South Soccer League RiverWinds Community Center
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Latest Stories from Special Olympics New Jersey
2025-2026 Program Updates
August 20, 2025Participation Forms – Now Digital Special Olympics New Jersey (SONJ) has transitioned to digital registration! Athletes and volunteers can now complete their registration forms online. Find all updates, including information about the removal of the physical examination requirements for athletes, along with detailed descriptions on our Participation Requirements page. 2025-2026 Winter Sports Season Changes After…
2025 Camp Shriver was one to remember!
August 15, 2025New Jersey embraces the history of a backyard summer camp started by Eunice Kennedy Shriver by hosting our own version of Camp Shriver every summer. Camp Shriver is about fitness, wellness, sports, fun, and learning. This year we had camps over a 7-week timeframe at four different locations, and featured over 200 campers! There was…
2024 Outstanding Volunteer Family: Post Family
August 8, 2025At its annual Night of Champions, Special Olympics New Jersey honors and celebrates outstanding individuals and groups. In the year leading up to the big event, award candidates are identified and nominated by their peers. These nominations are reviewed by a committee, and finally the award recipients are revealed. Awards categories include 13 outstanding county…
2024 Outstanding Athlete: Philip Sosidko
July 23, 2025At its annual Night of Champions, Special Olympics New Jersey honors and celebrates outstanding individuals and groups. In the year leading up to the big event, award candidates are identified and nominated by their peers. These nominations are reviewed by a committee, and finally the award recipients are revealed. Awards categories include 13 outstanding county…