The mission of Special Olympics PA is to provide year-round sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community.
Special Olympics Pennsylvania offers training and competition in the following events:
SUMMER | FALL | WINTER |
Aquatics (Swimming) Athletics (Track & Field) Basketball Equestrian Golf Gymnastics Softball Tennis | Bocce Long Distance Running/Walking Powerlifting Roller Skating Soccer Volleyball | Alpine Skiing Bowling Cross Country Skiing Figure Skating Floor Hockey Speed Skating Snow Shoeing |
EMERGING SPORTS:
Flag Football
Kayaking
Snowboarding