Special Olympics has been a vital part of Civitan Services ever since former Executive Director Jim Griffin started the first team of Civitan Olympians. Mr. Griffin worked hard on both the local and state level to promote physical fitness and athletic competition.

Every year Civitan Olympians travel across the state to compete in regional and state games in a variety of sports. Among the most popular events for our athletes are powerlifting, bocce, bowling, track and field and basketball although our Olympians have participated in almost every available sport.

Eunice Kennedy Shriver organized the first Special Olympic games in 1968 and the games found their way to Arkansas in 1970. Today Civitan Services competes as a part of Area 10 along with other groups from Saline, Clark, Garland, Hot Springs, Montgomery and Pike counties. Contact the Area 10 Director.

Learn more about Special Olympics on a National and International level.

Visit our calendar and see upcoming events for Civitan Olympians.

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