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Kelsey Newsome, Special Populations & Senior Specialist
252-246-1133
knewsome@wilsonnc.org
Special Populations Programs
UNIFIED Kicks Inclusion Soccer
Game Locations:
J Burt Gillette Soccer Complex
3238 Corbett Avenue
Wilson, NC 27893
Wilson Parks and Recreation is excited to offer Unified Kicks Inclusion Soccer Program in partnership with Special Olympics Wilson County. We offer this league at no cost for children/ adults ages 7 & up with and without disabilities.
This league will follow the Special Olympics Unified Sports recreation model. Special Olympics Unified Sports promotes social inclusion through shared sport training and competition experiences for individuals with and without intellectual disabilities
Registration Dates: August 1 - September 6
(You can register for sports at wilsonnc.org/webtrac (Click Here) or at one of our centers during normal business hours!)
Fee: Free
Game Days:
September 7, 14, & 21 10:00am
October 5, 12, & 19 at 10:00am
Contact: Kelsey Newsome
Phone: 252-246-1133
Email: knewsome@wilsonnc.org
Unified Aces Tennis
Game Locations:
Fike High School Tennis Courts
500 Harrison Dr.
Wilson, NC 27893
Wilson Parks and Recreation is excited to offer Unified Aces Inclusion Tennis Program in partnership with Special Olympics Wilson County. We offer this league at no cost for children/ adults ages 7 & up with and without disabilities.
This league will follow the Special Olympics Unified Sports recreation model. Special Olympics Unified Sports promotes social inclusion through shared sport training and competition experiences for individuals with and without intellectual disabilities
Registration ends October 4
(You can register for sports at wilsonnc.org/webtrac (Click Here) or at one of our centers during normal business hours!)
Fee: Free
Program Days:
October 5, 12, 19, 26 at 9:00am
Contact: Kelsey Newsome
Phone: 252-246-1133
Email: knewsome@wilsonnc.org
Miracle League of Wilson City
J Burt Gillette Complex (Cannon Hinnant Field)
3238 Corbett Avenue
Wilson, NC 27893
The Miracle League removes the barriers that keep individuals with mental and physical disabilities off the baseball field and lets them experience the joy of America’s favorite pastime.
Games held at J. Burt Gillette Athletic Complex Cannon Hinnant Field!
Registration ends September 19!
Fee: Free
(You can register for sports at wilsonnc.org/webtrac (Click Here) or at one of our centers during normal business hours!)
Contact: Kelsey Newsome
Phone: 252-246-1133
Email: knewsome@wilsonnc.org
Fitness Fun
Recreation Park Community Center
500 Sunset Rd.
Wilson, NC 27893
Fitness Fun Exercise Class
Class is offered Free for Special Needs Participants
30 Minutes of FUN Exercise
Classes go from November – May
Class Times: Monday & Wednesday 11:00am - 11:45am
Weight, Blood Pressure, and BMI will be checked on each participant
Each participant will have staff/parent assist in exercise class
Nutritional Snack Offered
Contact: Kelsey Newsome
Phone: 252-246-1133
Email: knewsome@wilsonnc.org
Wilson County Special Olympics
Contact: Kelsey Newsome
Phone: 252-246-1133
Email: knewsome@wilsonnc.org
Special Olympics of Wilson County
Ages: 8 & Up
Local Game Events: Soccer, Basketball, Bowling, Track & Field, Volleyball
Registration: 1 month prior to event.
This program is offered to persons with intellectual disabilities to build skills, show courage, experience joy and participate in sharing of friendships.
BINGO For Persons with Disabilities
Vera Pope Center
1008 Railroad St. S
Wilson, NC 27893
Tuesdays 11:00am starting in late September/early October!
Free for anyone with intellectual disabilities
In partnership with The Arc of Wilson County
Contact: Kelsey Newsome
Phone: 252-246-1133
Email: knewsome@wilsonnc.org
UNIFIED Hoops Inclusion Basketball
UNIFIED Hoops Inclusion Basketball
Game Locations:
Recreation Park Community Center
500 Sunset Rd.
Wilson, NC 27893
This program is for everyone! This league will follow the Special Olympics Unified Sports recreation model. Special Olympics Unified Sports promotes social inclusion through shared sports training and competition experiences for
individuals with and without intellectual disabilities.
You can register for sports at wilsonnc.org/webtrac (Click Here) or at one of our centers during normal business hours!
Fee: Free
Game Days: Coming back in 2025
Contact: Kelsey Newsome
Phone: 252-246-1133
Email: knewsome@wilsonnc.org
Train of Lights - Special Needs Night
Recreation Park Miniature Train
500 Sunset Rd.
Wilson, NC 27893
Date: Wednesday, November 29
Time:
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Fee: Free to anyone with Special Needs and their families.
Contact: Braxton Patterson
Phone: (252)399-2285
Email: bpatterson@wilsonnc.org