Welcome To The Special "O" Homepage
Thanks for visiting the Special "O" Sports site !!!! This isn't the official site, just highlights and information updated by a loyal fan. Hope you enjoy your stay!
Special Olympics is the world's largest program of sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities: it currently serves more than 2.25 million persons with intellectual disabilities in more than 200 Programs in more than 160 countries.Special Olympics offers training and competition opportunities in 30 Olympic-type sports for athletes 8 years or older. No matter what your ability level, you can benefit from Special Olympics. And no matter what your interest, there is a sport for you. There is no charge to participate in Special Olympics.
Young Athletes is a unique sport and play program for children with intellectual disabilities. The focus is on fun activities that are important to mental and physical growth.
Children ages 2 1/2 to 7 enjoy games and activities that develop motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Young Athletes is an early introduction to sports and to the world of Special Olympics. The children learn new things, play and have lots of fun!
Parents say their children in Young Athletes also develop better social skills. The confidence boost makes it easier for them to play and talk with other children on the playground and elsewhere.
To get involved, contact your local Special Olympics Program. The Kalamazoo office number is 269-387-2718
"Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt."
The achievements of the Special Olympic Athletes involved in the Alpine skiing and Snowboard program are made possible because of a great team of people, including parents, friends and volunteers who give many hours of time to the program.
2011 Winter Games Delegation
If you would like to go to the Official Michigan State Special Olympic Web Site, please click the link below
