SPECIAL OLYMPICS GA - AUGUSTA STARS
We are ramping up for the Winter Games. Winter Games Practice schedule (Games are 30 Jan – 1 Feb in Marietta, GA)
Basketball (3 on 3, Individual Skills and Team Skills: Tuesdays 6-7PM (Skills) and 7-8 (3 on 3) at Risen Church Gym ( 670 E Robinson Ave, Grovetown, GA 30813) beginning 21 Oct. Head Coach: Trish Pitts. We have 3 events: Thursday November 13th Local Skills competition; Saturday December 20th Competition in Douglasville and the Winter Games
Bowling: Mondays 6:30 – UTC (3 games) at Bowlero Augusta (3067 Washington Rd, Augusta, GA 30907) beginning 27 Oct.
This webpage was created to show the world how great our athletes are.
About Us
Finding Inspiration in Every Turn
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WHO ARE THE AUGUSTA STARS?
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Created in 1995
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Majority of athletes are age 22 or older, but our youth program is growing
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There is no maximum age limitation for participation in Special Olympics; The minimum age requirement for participation in Special Olympics Georgia competition is 8 years of age
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Currently we have over 100 athletes and 30 assistant coaches/unified partners
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Compete year round
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Approximately 85% of our registered athletes compete in at least one state competition per year
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Our Story
The Augusta Stars were established in 1995 and this year marks the 30th year with over 50 athletes consistantly training and competing year-round. Additionally, the Augusta Stars touches another 50 athletes who participate when they can.
All Videos
All Videos
Our tribute to Adrian Weis
Augusta Stars' Grovetown 2021 Cycling Invitational
A medley video of our Champions and their activities.
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Augusta Stars compete at 2025 state Special Olympics - Augusta Good News
Augusta Stars kick off 30th anniversary year at Winter Special Olympics - Augusta Good News
Augusta Stars prepare for Summer Special Olympics - Augusta Good News
Augusta Stars bring home awards from Fall Special Olympics - Augusta Good News
Augusta Stars bring home medals from Special Olympics event Aug. 10 - Augusta Good News
Special Olympics Kayakers hold joint training event | WJBF
Special Olympians bring home medals in summer games - Augusta Good News
Augusta Stars bring home medals from Georgia Special Olympics State Games - Augusta Good News
Area Special Olympians compete in state summer games - The Augusta Press
Area residents represent Georgia at national Special Olympic games - The Augusta Press
Special Olympians compete in fall games - The Augusta Press
Local Special Olympics team wins gold during Valdosta event (wrdw.com)
Local special olympic athletes discuss the benefits of competition - The Augusta Press
​Special Olympians find some support from military personnel (wrdw.com)
Local special olympic athletes compete in Atlanta’s state Summer games - The Augusta Press
Augusta Stars gearing up for State Special Olympics | News | wfxg.com
