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Jackson County Information
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Special Olympics Indiana divides the state into County and Area programs. County Programs are led by volunteer committees that ensure year-round sports training and competition for eligible athletes. While each committee typically serves one county, there are some that oversee multiple rural counties or portions of urban counties. The appointed County Coordinator oversees the program's operations. Connect with your local coordinator to learn more!
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Athletes can compete in a variety of sports that accommodate a diverse range of abilities.
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Spotlight
Derrick
Martin
Derrick has been involved in nearly every sport that Special Olympics Indiana Jackson County offers: track and field, softball, cornhole, bowling and basketball. Derrick started with Athlete Leadership University in 2023. He is following the sports major, which gives him an opportunity to learn how to be a coach. So far, he has helped coach basketball and softball in Jackson County. Derrick has been a member of the county’s Athlete Leadership Council since it started in 2021 and took on the vice chair role in 2022. He also joined the Area 2 ALC when that formed in 2023. Derrick attends all county fundraisers and social activities, including the Polar Plunge, Firetruck Pull, Plane Pull, Bocce Bash and Law Enforcement Torch Run.
Spotlight
Jim
Shepherd
Since the Special Olympics program restarted in Jackson County in late 2017, Jim has coached softball, basketball, horseshoes, track and field, cornhole, bowling and bocce. Along with being a coach, Jim has served as an ALU mentor to athlete Derrick Martin. Jim also regularly attends fundraisers, game nights, movie nights and other social activities and helps transport athletes to practices and competitions. Plus, he enrolled in the Pacers Pals program a few years ago, giving our athletes and his clients an opportunity to go Indiana Pacers basketball games. Because of his dedication to the Jackson County program, Jim has been awarded Coach of the Year each year. Through his job working with people with special needs, he also has been very instrumental in getting more athletes involved in our program.
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2025 Winter Games
Held at Perfect North Slopes in southeast Indiana, this 44th annual event renews Special Olympics Indiana’s commitment to offer sports …
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Boonville High School Polar Plunge
Boonville High School Polar Plunge
Can you out-shout, out-dance, and outshine your rival schools? Get your High School Plunge team together and bring a busload …
A mentor, role model, and friend
Become a Coach
Share your knowledge and help athletes meet their goals — both on and offer the field. Instill a sense of sportsmanship while impacting individuals who bring a fierce sense of competition and a desire to have fun with their friends. It’s an opportunity rewarded in smiles, hugs and gratitude.
Encourage the best in fellow athletes
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