Basketball
Basketball is a favorite sport among our athletes. Players take it up at all ages and at all abilities, from young players learning to handle the ball to older, more experienced players who have the moves and know the strategies to play challenging ball.
Basketball is the largest sport in Area 26, and one of the largest in Virginia.
Our season runs from November to the end of March, and we have several tournaments, beginning in January, and culminating in our own separate State Championships
Note: Athletes must also have current medical forms on file.
Coordinator: Elaine Tilton
Special Olympics Basketball Rules
Many of the rules for Basketball in Special Olympics are the same as High School (VHSL) and College, but there ARE some differences. Teams consist of up to 10 players at the Regional and State level of play. Area 26 allows 12 on a roster for local tournaments and practices. Click the box for the Rules manual.
Season Schedule
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED FOR 2023
Practices are under way.
Locations
Basketball events occur throughout the Area. Practice and game locations are provided by the coaches as they are finalized.
Specific tournament sites can be found on their schedule pages. These will be published as they are made available.
Tournament Events
2020 State Championships
The Big Event took place March 6th and 7th.
Hit the button for all of the teams and highlights!!
End of Season Tournament
Some shots from around the tournament sites
PVI Clinic
Paul VI hosted their final clinic at their current location in Fairfax on Feb 1.
17 Teams participated in this gym-filling day of fun training and skill development.
Sincerest thanks to the staff and athletes of PVI for a terrific day on the court.
PVI Clinic Action
PVI Finale
Athlete Ace puts the ball where it belongs - with finesse...
Area 26 State Qualifier Tournament
Some of the action and teams...
Just a "drop in the bucket"...
From half court... At the buzzer...
Eagles Gold scores an incredible three-point play at the halftime closeout
at South Lakes HS, during the Area 26 State Qualifier Tournament
Basketball Photo Gallery
Action shots and basketball teams
Area 26 BBall Teams at tournaments and events around the region...