SPECIAL OLYMPICS GA - AUGUSTA STARS
With Winter Games complete, we are taking the month of February to recover. We will begin practicing for the Summer Games in the sports of Track & Field, Swimming and Volleyball in March. (Games are 22 – 24 May at Emory University in Atlanta, GA)
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Come support our February 21st Fund Raiser: Bowl with The Augusta Stars. More information can be found at https://my.cheddarup.com/c/augusta-stars-bowling-registration/items
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
