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  • The Special Olympics RI Softball Skills Tournament at Whipple Field in Smithfield will take place on Saturday, August 28, 2021.

    After eight weeks of training, beginner level athletes of all ages will compete at several stations to demonstrate their skills in hitting, throwing, fielding and base running. All will be placed in divisions by ability level and will be awarded medals at the end of the competition.

    Volunteers are needed to set up and coordinate the skills stations, do the scoring, and cheer on the athletes.

    Volunteer Hours: 9am-2pm

    • Knowledge of softball/baseball is helpful but not needed.

    • Volunteers must be 16 years old or older.

    • Lunch will be provided.

    • 20 volunteer slots available.

    Registration deadline: Wednesday, August 25, 2021.
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In Support of Special Olympics RI
Special Olympics is a global movement that unleashes the human spirit through the transformative power and joy of sports, every day around the world. Through sports, health, education and community programming, Special Olympics is tackling inactivity, intolerance, isolation and injustice that people throughout the world face, especially people with intellectual disabilities. Special Olympics Rhode Island is one of the state’s most dynamic programs, providing over 1,600 year-round sports training and athletic competition opportunities to more than 4,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Special Olympics Rhode Island hosts over 40 statewide tournaments and competitions each year in 20 official and demonstration sports.