A Special Olympics athlete competes in one of the events under the guidance of volunteers. (Photo courtesy of Ocean City)
Ocean City will host the 2025 Special Olympics’ New Jersey Area 8 (Atlantic, Cape May and Cumberland counties) Track and Field Meet on Sunday, May 11, at Carey Stadium.
More than 90 athletes will compete in the meet in hopes of qualifying for the Special Olympics New Jersey State Summer Games.
The Recreation Department is seeking volunteers to staff the meet, including:
Volunteers age 14 and older can sign up for morning (9 a.m. to 12 p.m.), afternoon (12 p.m. to 3 p.m.), or all-day sessions (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.). All volunteers will receive a shirt and pizza for lunch.
Anyone interested in volunteering can learn more by contacting Jackie Adams at 609-525-9304 or [email protected]. All volunteers must register here:
2025 Special Olympics Area 8 Track & Field Meet Volunteer Registration (Google Docs)
The parade of athletes starts at 9:45 a.m. and the meet at 10 a.m. on Sunday, May 11. Most of all, spectators are encouraged to come out and cheer on the athletes in the meet.
“I’m proud that Ocean City can host Special Olympics events throughout the year,” Mayor Jay Gillian said. “I hope you all get a chance to come out on Sunday and give all of these athletes a warm welcome and our full support.”
Special Olympics runners round the track at Carey Stadium while cheered on by spectators. (Photo courtesy of Ocean City)
