Don’t be put off by the title, the Special Olympics are for ALL abilities, you just have to want to take part and be in a competition
Sports you can do are:
SUMMER – Aquatics (swimming and Diving), athletics (track and field), basketball, bowling, cycling, equestrian, football (soccer), gymnastics (artistic and rhythmic), Table-tennis, ten-pin bowling, team handball, powerlifting, roller skating, softball, tennis, volleyball.
WINTER – Alpine Skiing, Cross Country Skiing, Figure Skating, Speed Skating, Floor Hockey ALSO – Badminton, Boccia, Golf, Sailing, Cricket and Netball. Special Olympics also has the Motor Activities Training Programme (MATP) for people with profound or multiple learning disabilities.
Sound good? Check out this website for info of what’s happening near you and get sporty!
