October 2026 Newsletter
Upcoming Events and Announcements
17th Annual Battle of the Bats
Accolades to all the teams, coaches, volunteers and families for another outstanding demonstration of sportsmanship!!! Our SO FORSYTH Softball Teams – The Golden Gloves, Loose Cannons & Mystic Batters are ready for State Games next month.
Check out the curent Press Release that highlights the day’s events: 2026 Battle of the Bats Press Release
2027 Winter Games Registration is NOW OPEN!
Registration for the 2027 Winter Games will CLOSE October 15th.
Please visit our website at www.soforsyth.com to register for the Games.
Sport options include:
- basketball
- basketball skills
- bowling
- powerlifting
KICKOFF MEETING – October 25, 2026 from 9 AM – 10 AM at the Matt Schoolhouse Community Center.
Fall Games Are Almost Here!
2026 SOGA Fall Games, Valdosta, GA – October 16-18, 2026
Almost 100 athletes, unified partners and coaches from Forsyth County Special Olympics will be participating in the sports: Bocce, Softball, Softball Skills, and 9-hole Golf.
*Golf Skills Competitive Play will be at Polo Golf and Country Club on October 14th at 6 PM.
Texas Hold’em Fundraiser
Hosted by 5th Street Poker, benefiting Special Olympics Forsyth
Come Join The Fun!
We’d love to have our athletes join the fun to welcome the poker players supporting the event.
When: Saturday, November 7th, 2026
Place: Stars and Strikes
Check In: 6 PM and cards fly at 7 PM sharp
More details: DuvalFCSO@gmail.com or Valleri 770-868-9606
General Special Olympics Forsyth Announcements
Get Your Special Olympics Forsyth Monogrammed Swag and Gear!
Would you like to get your own golf shirt, sweatshirt, jacket, vest, towel, etc. monogrammed with the Special Olympics Forsyth County logo and/or your name or initials?
Click here for the Monogram Order Form (PDF)
The Special Olympics Forsyth County logo will be monogrammed in branded colors, and the logo will be black on light colors and white on dark colors – unless otherwise requested.
How to get your items monogrammed:
- Fill out the Monogram Order Form
- Drop off: Tina Hillmer, Forsyth Therapeutic Program – Central Park
- Drop off time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (M-F or email Tina)
- Turn-around time: 7-10 days
- Questions: TAHillmer@forsythco.com