About Us
Friendship
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
It is our primary goal to create life-long friendships for people with disabilities.
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
We improve the health of people with disabilities in our community through increased fitness opportunities and health education.
Fun!
Health & Fitness
Fun!
We are all about having fun while being healthy, having new experiences, and making new friends.
Who We Are
Celebrate Life
Celebrate Life
Celebrate Life
Friends come in all colors, shapes and sizes.
Everyone have absolute reason to celebrate LIFE everyday.
1Bigcircle is a part of Unified Sports® Recreational Club focusing on participation rather than competition.
Goals
Celebrate Life
Celebrate Life
- Increase the fitness level of people with disabilities in Connecticut through free activities year-round.
- Create an environment where new experiences and friendships are created.
- Raise awareness and support for people with disabilities.
Founder
Celebrate Life
Our Volunteers
- Founder: Scott Elliott (University of Notre Dame 2022)
- My name is Scott Elliott, and I am the Founder of 1BigCircle. As I spent more time volunteering with Special Olympics and other organizations for those with special needs, I realized there were not enough opportunities for people with disabilities to exercise and make friends. In turn, I created 1BigCircle with a passion and drive to create a community where people of all abilities can have the same opportunities to remain physically fit, make friends, and enjoy life.
Our Volunteers
Our Volunteers
Our Volunteers
- High school students from Central and Southern Connecticut.
- If you have any interest in serving in any of these areas please contact us and we would love to meet you and talk about the opportunity.
Our Sponsors
Our Volunteers
Our Sponsors
- BP Association LLC, Business Consultant: Pearl Elliott
- Financial Consultant: Stephen Norton (Saybrook Wealth Group)
Special Thanks:
Coastline Fitness
Fox Hopyard Golf Club
Saybrook Wealth Group
Our Programs and Schedule
General Fitness Program
Unified Sports® Fitness Club
Upcoming event Winter 2023
Free Yoga, Cycling, and Body Circuit Training Courtesy of Funktion Fitness.
- Our new revolutionary program consists of twelve weeks of training along with nutritional plans.
- We are adding "Good-for-you foods" Nutrition Segments
Upcoming event Winter 2023
Unified Sports® Fitness Club
Upcoming event Winter 2023
Hello Everyone!
Looking for an adaptive fitness club ?
All players & partners must be a member of SOCT.
Please contact Contact.1bigcircle@gmail.com.
* Upcoming Winter Program
Starts 11/5/2023 Every Sunday @Coastaline Fitness, Clinton CT
* Memberships are FULL. We are no longer accepting new members.
Unified Sports® Fitness Club
Unified Sports® Fitness Club
Unified Sports® Fitness Club
- The Club follows the Unified Sports® Recreational Model focusing on participation rather than competition.
- The Club begins with walking as its main physical activity. The Club incorporates a wide variety of other physical activities into weekly or bi-weekly sessions. As part of Special Olympics Unified Sports Fitness Club Program, we also participate in Pin and Universal Walks at destinations throughout Connecticut.
- For more information: http://www.soct.org/sports-and-fitness-programs/unified-sports-fitness-clubs/
Testimonials
Sister Program & Members News
Unified Sports® Fitness Club
- "1BigCircle is one of the best resources available for young adults with special needs in SE CT! By promoting fitness through fun, engaging and diverse activities, it provides opportunities that these people quite simply would never experience otherwise.
Through the club, our son has participated in yoga, drumming, hiking, golfing, volleyball and fitness routines. It has improved his social skills, fitness and self confidence. 1BigCircle fills a void that has not been addressed before, i.e. creating a group for these young adults to develop a healthy and social lifestyle that does not depend on competitive sports. It promotes wellness.
The group’s founder, Scott Elliott and his team of volunteers are some of the most caring individuals we have ever met and their dedication to improving the lives of these young adults is truly inspirational. We are indebted to them."
(The O’Toole Family East Lyme, CT) - 1BigCircle is a wonderful program! It has encouraged Jeremiah Clayton to walk more or ride his bike daily. It has also helped me as we now have a little competition to see who did more walking on a given day. To have him come home for walk and go for a mile+walk around the block instead of going right to the video game is wonderful. On weekend he gets up goes for a walk and then makes his breakfast. He looks forward to the fitness program too, can't wait to start spin Sunday. (Mom, Sue Clayton)
Leadership Training Program
Sister Program & Members News
Sister Program & Members News
- Prepare yourself to tackle leadership roles.
- As our current board members are entering senior year, there are many changes that will take place in our organization in a little over a year. To ensure the continuity of the program, we are creating a Leadership Position Training Program, which will fill two key positions for the latter half of 2018. If anyone is interested in the program, please send a short description of your resume to contact.1bigcircle@gmail.com.
- Requirements:
Honor/High Honors Student
Must be 16+ Years Old
Registered SOCT Volunteer *
Willing to Take Special Olympics Volunteer Training Cours
Sister Program & Members News
Sister Program & Members News
Sister Program & Members News
- Our sister program is A Place For Us of Madison,CT (www.aplaceforus.org )
- Do you have what it takes to walk 1,000,000 miles?
Achieved 15,000 miles
Daniel Elliott
Jeremiah Clayton
Margarett Perry
Volunteers & Alumnus
Senior Volunteer, HK 2024
Senior Volunteer, HK 2024
Senior Volunteer, HK 2024
Cameron Patterson, I am a senior at Haddam-Killingworth High School.
At school, I am a member of the soccer and golf teams. I have been participating in 1BigCircle since my freshman year of high school. Whether we are doing beach yoga or playing basketball, I have never left an event without a smile on my face. Not only has this group offered me a new perspective on life, but it has also brought me an unbounded amount of happiness.
Senior Volunteer, HK 2024
Senior Volunteer, HK 2024
Senior Volunteer, HK 2024
HK 2024
Co-President/ Activity Manager:
- My name is Luke Dooley, and I'm a senior at Haddam-Killingworth High school. I play varsity football and a member of student council. I am a passionate advocate for young people with special needs. "1BigCircle" has enhanced my ability to care for others without judgement or biases. It has been the most rewarding experience and helped me become a better person
Senior Volunteer, HK2024
Senior Volunteer, HK 2024
Senior Volunteer, HK2024
- My name is Ella Bessoni, and I am excited about stepping into a leadership position for One Big Circle. I am 16 years old and attend Hamden Hall Country Day School as a Junior. I am involved in sports activities, like field hockey, lacrosse, and the boys basketball manager. I also volunteer my time in school with clubs that partake in giving tours, mentoring lower school children, and other community service actions. I love to hang out with friends, go to the beach, and spend time with my family including my animals.
2021 President
2021 President
Senior Volunteer, HK2024
HK 2021/President
Ben William, Dartmouth College
I learned so much from athletes. They thought me so much about believing in yourself and striving to be the best you can be. 1Bigcircle volunteering experience made my life infinitely fuller & happier.
2020 President
2021 President
2020 President
Grace Purcell, University of North Carolina
Working with individuals with specialneeds brings great joy.
2019 President
2021 President
2020 President
2019 President, Thomas Williams
Financial Planner, Vanguard
I have passion for working with people with disabilities.
Activity Photos
Unified Sports® Fitness Club
Unified Sports® Fitness Club
Unified Sports® Fitness Club
All of our member receive free M3 Movbands.
1500M Running
Unified Sports® Fitness Club
Unified Sports® Fitness Club
This Season, we are "RUNNING".
Yoga
Unified Sports® Fitness Club
Spin Class
Yoga at Clinton Town Beach.
Spin Class
Water Sports
Spin Class
- Winter Twelve Week Unified Sports® SPIN Fitness Club Program Begins 11/3 Sunday at Funktion Fitness in Old Saybrook or Clinton)
- REGISTRATION IS FULL FOR THE NEW SPIN FITNESS PROGRAM!
Water Sports
Water Sports
Water Sports
- This summer we will try Hybrid format triathlon. We will be combining water sports + circuit training workouts. We are trying new things to motivate us. "never be afraid to try new things".
Learning
Water Sports
Water Sports
We learn from each other. We laugh and chat and learn about each other's lives. Each person, no matter their ability, has something to offer.
Sponsors and Athletic Trainers
Saybrook Wealth Group
Saybrook Wealth Group
Saybrook Wealth Group
Fitness trainer
Saybrook Wealth Group
Saybrook Wealth Group
Health and Fitness advocate