Athletes will move into residence halls beginning June 24. Special Olympics should completely vacate the campus no later than July 9. Carolina will house more than 3,500 athletes and coaches in University residence halls. About 2,300 athletes will compete daily in the five sports at Carolina. Be a spectator Please come out and cheer on these athletes.
All events are free and open to the public.
Volunteer Special Olympics has had overwhelming success in recruiting volunteers. Organizers continue to seek volunteers with special language or medical training. One of the best ways to volunteer is to be a spectator cheering on the athletes. The June 16 Gazette will include a section on how the 1999 Special Olympics World Games will affect the Carolina campus and employees. The section will include information on parking, building hours, building access, and safety and security.