Special Olympics (U.S. state programs, North America region)

Last updated November 14, 2026. Every listing links to its source.

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Teams and programs listed by Special Olympics

• Special Olympics Alaska

  Anchorage, AK · Children and adults

  Special Olympics sports, Para alpine skiing, Para athletics, Multi-sport programs

• Special Olympics Alabama

  Montgomery, AL

  Special Olympics sports, Multi-sport programs

• Special Olympics Arkansas

  North Little Rock, AR · Children and adults with intellectual disabilities

  Special Olympics sports, Multi-sport programs

  Free

• AIA Unified Sports

  Phoenix, AZ

  Special Olympics sports, Adaptive football & lacrosse, Para athletics, Adaptive soccer

• City of Phoenix Adaptive Recreation (Special Olympics teams)

  Phoenix, AZ · Ages 9 and up

  Special Olympics sports, Adaptive bowling, Dance, cheer & gymnastics, Adaptive baseball & softball

• Special Olympics Arizona

  Goodyear, AZ · Children and adults

  Special Olympics sports, Para alpine skiing, Para athletics, Para badminton

• Special Olympics Northern California

  Pleasant Hill, CA · Children and adults with intellectual disabilities

  Special Olympics sports, Multi-sport programs

• Special Olympics Southern California

  Long Beach, CA

  Special Olympics sports, Multi-sport programs

• CHSAA Unified and Paralympic Events at State Championships

  Aurora, CO

  Adaptive bowling, Special Olympics sports, Para athletics, Para swimming

• City of Boulder EXPAND

  Boulder, CO

  Multi-sport programs

• Special Olympics Colorado

  Centennial, CO · Children and adults

  Special Olympics sports, Para alpine skiing, Para athletics, Multi-sport programs

• CIAC Unified Sports

  Cheshire, CT

  Special Olympics sports

• Groton Parks and Recreation adaptive programs

  Groton, CT

  Multi-sport programs

• Nutmeg Curling Club Special Olympics Curling

  Bridgeport, CT · Registered Special Olympics athletes, with or without Unified Partners

  Special Olympics sports, Multi-sport programs

  Curling clubFree

• Special Olympics Connecticut

  Hamden, CT · Ages 2 and up

  Special Olympics sports, Multi-sport programs

• Special Olympics District of Columbia

  Washington, DC

  Special Olympics sports, Multi-sport programs

• Special Olympics Delaware

  Newark, DE

  Special Olympics sports, Multi-sport programs

• Special Olympics Delaware Unified Sports & Young Athletes

  Newark, DE · Ages 5 and up

  Special Olympics sports, Boccia, Adaptive soccer, Adaptive football & lacrosse

• FHSAA/Special Olympics Florida Unified Sports

  Gainesville, FL

  Special Olympics sports, Para athletics

• Palm Beach County Therapeutic Recreation

  Lake Worth, FL

  Multi-sport programs

• Special Olympics Florida

  Clermont, FL

  Special Olympics sports, Multi-sport programs

  Free

• Special Olympics Florida Young Athletes & Little ELITES

  Clermont, FL · Ages 2 and up

  Special Olympics sports, Para alpine skiing, Adaptive soccer, Para athletics

• Special Olympics Georgia

  Norcross, GA

  Special Olympics sports, Multi-sport programs

• Maui Special Olympics

  Kahului, HI · Ages 8 and up

  Special Olympics sports, Multi-sport programs

• Special Olympics Hawaii

  Ewa Beach, HI

  Special Olympics sports, Multi-sport programs, Boccia, Adaptive bowling

• Special Olympics Iowa

  Grimes, IA

  Special Olympics sports, Multi-sport programs

• IHSAA/Special Olympics Idaho Unified Sports

  Boise, ID

  Special Olympics sports, Para athletics, Dance, cheer & gymnastics

• Special Olympics Idaho

  New Plymouth, ID · Children and adults

  Special Olympics sports, Para alpine skiing, Para athletics, Multi-sport programs

• Chicago Park District Special Recreation

  Chicago, IL · Children and adults

  Multi-sport programs

• Lincolnway Special Recreation Association

  New Lenox, IL · Ages 2 and up

  Multi-sport programs

• Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association (NISRA)

  Crystal Lake, IL · Children and adults

  Multi-sport programs

• Oak Lawn Park District Special Recreation

  Oak Lawn, IL · Preschoolers, children, teens, adults and seniors

  Multi-sport programs

• South Suburban Special Recreation Association (SSSRA)

  Illinois · All ages (programs split by early childhood/youth and teen/adult)

  Multi-sport programs

• Special Olympics Illinois

  Normal, IL · Athletes of all ages

  Special Olympics sports, Multi-sport programs

• West Suburban Special Recreation Association (WSSRA)

  Franklin Park, IL

  Multi-sport programs

• IHSAA/Special Olympics Indiana Champions Together Unified Sports

  Indianapolis, IN

  Special Olympics sports, Adaptive football & lacrosse, Para athletics, Boccia

• Special Olympics Indiana

  Indianapolis, IN

  Special Olympics sports, Multi-sport programs

• Blue Valley Streaks (Special Olympics team)

  Overland Park, KS · Ages 8 and up

  Special Olympics sports, Adaptive tennis & golf, Adaptive soccer, Para cycling

  Venue

• KSHSAA Unified Bowling

  Topeka, KS

  Special Olympics sports, Adaptive bowling

• Special Olympics Kansas

  Mission, KS · Ages 8 and up

  Special Olympics sports, Multi-sport programs

• Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Paralympic Sport Club

  Bowling Green, KY

  Multi-sport programs

• KHSAA Unified Sports (Unified Track and Field and Unified Bowling)

  Lexington, KY

  Special Olympics sports, Para athletics, Adaptive bowling

• Special Olympics Kentucky

  Frankfort, KY

  Special Olympics sports, Multi-sport programs

• Special Olympics Louisiana

  Covington, LA

  Special Olympics sports, Multi-sport programs

• MIAA/Special Olympics Massachusetts Unified Sports (Basketball and Track & Field)

  Franklin, MA

  Special Olympics sports, Para athletics

• Special Olympics Massachusetts

  Marlborough, MA

  Special Olympics sports, Multi-sport programs

• STRIDE Adaptive Sports at Jiminy Peak

  Hancock, MA · All ages (per Jiminy Peak)

  Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard

  Ski area

• Special Olympics Maryland

  Baltimore, MD

  Special Olympics sports, Multi-sport programs

• Special Olympics Maryland Young Athletes

  Baltimore, MD · Ages 0 to 7

  Special Olympics sports, Para alpine skiing

• Central Maine Adaptive Sports (CMAS)

  Auburn, ME · People of all ages

  Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard, Para athletics, Para cycling

• Special Olympics Maine

  South Portland, ME · Children and adults; Unified Schools pre-K through college

  Special Olympics sports, Para alpine skiing, Para athletics, Multi-sport programs

  Free

• Special Olympics Michigan

  Grand Rapids, MI

  Special Olympics sports, Multi-sport programs

• Special Olympics Minnesota

  Minneapolis, MN

  Special Olympics sports, Multi-sport programs

• MSHSAA/Special Olympics Missouri Unified Track and Field

  Columbia, MO · High school students; athletes may continue until the school year they turn 21 if their IEP keeps them in school

  Special Olympics sports, Para athletics

• Special Olympics Missouri

  Jefferson City, MO

  Special Olympics sports, Multi-sport programs

• Special Olympics Mississippi

  Jackson, MS

  Special Olympics sports, Multi-sport programs

• University of Southern Mississippi Technology Learning Center

  Mississippi

  Multi-sport programs

• Special Olympics Montana

  Great Falls, MT · Children and adults

  Special Olympics sports, Para alpine skiing, Para athletics, Multi-sport programs

• Special Olympics North Carolina

  Morrisville, NC

  Special Olympics sports, Multi-sport programs

• Special Olympics North Dakota

  Grand Forks, ND

  Special Olympics sports, Multi-sport programs

• Lincoln Parks & Recreation Adaptive Programs (Lincoln Shooting Stars)

  Lincoln, NE · Ages 2 and up

  Multi-sport programs, Boccia, Adaptive bowling, Adaptive football & lacrosse

• NSAA Unified Bowling

  Lincoln, NE

  Special Olympics sports, Adaptive bowling

• Special Olympics Nebraska

  Omaha, NE · Ages 2 and up

  Special Olympics sports, Multi-sport programs

• NHIAA Unified Sports

  Concord, NH

  Adaptive soccer, Special Olympics sports, Para athletics, Sitting volleyball

• Special Olympics New Hampshire

  Concord, NH

  Special Olympics sports, Multi-sport programs

• NJSIAA/Special Olympics New Jersey Interscholastic Unified Sports

  Robbinsville, NJ

  Adaptive bowling, Special Olympics sports, Para athletics

• Pennsauken Special Olympics NJ Program

  Pennsauken, NJ · Ages 2 and up

  Special Olympics sports, Adaptive soccer, Adaptive tennis & golf, Multi-sport programs

• Special Olympics New Jersey

  Lawrenceville, NJ · Ages 2 and up

  Special Olympics sports, Multi-sport programs

  Free

• Special Olympics New Mexico

  Albuquerque, NM · Ages 8 and up

  Special Olympics sports, Multi-sport programs, Adaptive bowling, Boccia

• Special Olympics Nevada

  Las Vegas, NV · Children and adults

  Multi-sport programs, Special Olympics sports

  Free

• Asphalt Green adaptive programs

  New York, NY

  Para triathlon, Adaptive fitness & yoga

• NYSPHSAA Unified Sports (Unified Basketball and Bowling)

  Latham, NY

  Special Olympics sports, Adaptive bowling, Boccia

• Special Olympics New York

  Albany, NY

  Special Olympics sports, Multi-sport programs

• Special Olympics New York - New York City Region

  New York, NY · Young Athletes program for children up to age 7; traditional athletes (minimum age not stated)

  Special Olympics sports, Multi-sport programs

  Free

• Special Olympics Ohio

  Westerville, OH

  Special Olympics sports, Multi-sport programs

  Free

• OSSAA/Special Olympics Oklahoma Unified League

  Oklahoma City, OK

  Sitting volleyball, Dance, cheer & gymnastics, Special Olympics sports, Para athletics

• Special Olympics Oregon

  Beaverton, OR

  Special Olympics sports, Multi-sport programs

• Special Olympics Pennsylvania

  Norristown, PA · Ages 2 and up

  Special Olympics sports, Multi-sport programs

  Free

• Special Olympics Pennsylvania Interscholastic Unified Sports (PIAA-supported)

  Norristown, PA

  Special Olympics sports, Boccia, Para athletics, Adaptive soccer

• Special Olympics Philadelphia

  Philadelphia, PA

  Special Olympics sports, Multi-sport programs

  Free

• Newport Parks & Recreation Adaptive Programs

  Newport, RI

  Para swimming, Para athletics

• RIIL/Special Olympics Rhode Island Unified Basketball

  Providence, RI

  Special Olympics sports

• Special Olympics Rhode Island Young Athletes

  Smithfield, RI · Ages 2 to 7

  Special Olympics sports, Para alpine skiing, Multi-sport programs

• Special Olympics South Carolina

  Lexington, SC

  Special Olympics sports, Multi-sport programs

• Fun & Friends Strider and Adaptive Bike Classes

  Sioux Falls, SD · Ages 2 to 7

  Para cycling

• Special Olympics South Dakota

  Sioux Falls, SD

  Special Olympics sports, Multi-sport programs

• Special Olympics Tennessee

  Brentwood, TN · Ages 2 and up

  Special Olympics sports, Multi-sport programs

• Special Olympics Tennessee State Winter Games (skiing and snowboarding)

  Gatlinburg, TN

  Special Olympics sports, Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard

  Ski area

• TSSAA/Special Olympics Tennessee Unified Championships

  Hermitage, TN

  Special Olympics sports, Adaptive football & lacrosse, Adaptive bowling, Para athletics

• Special Olympics Texas

  San Antonio, TX

  Special Olympics sports, Multi-sport programs

• Special Olympics Utah

  Draper, UT · Children and adults

  Special Olympics sports, Para alpine skiing, Para athletics, Multi-sport programs

• UHSAA/Special Olympics Utah Unified Sports

  Midvale, UT

  Special Olympics sports, Adaptive soccer, Para athletics

• Champions Together Unified Track & Field (Virginia)

  Richmond, VA

  Para athletics, Special Olympics sports

• Special Olympics Virginia

  Richmond, VA · All ages

  Special Olympics sports, Multi-sport programs

  Free

• Adaptive Sports at Mount Snow

  West Dover, VT · Ages 5 and up

  Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard

  Ski area

• VPA/Special Olympics Vermont Unified Sports

  Montpelier, VT

  Special Olympics sports, Multi-sport programs

• Special Olympics Washington

  Seattle, WA · Children and adults

  Special Olympics sports, Para alpine skiing, Para athletics, Multi-sport programs

• Special Olympics Wisconsin

  Madison, WI

  Special Olympics sports, Multi-sport programs

• Special Olympics West Virginia Young Athletes

  Hurricane, WV · Ages 2 to 7

  Special Olympics sports, Para alpine skiing, Multi-sport programs

• Special Olympics Wyoming

  Casper, WY · Children and adults

  Special Olympics sports, Para alpine skiing, Para athletics, Multi-sport programs

Sources: resources.specialolympics.org, specialolympics.org, specialolympics.org, checked November 14, 2026.