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Description

Bowling is a competitive individual and team sport where athletes try to knock down as many pins as possible. Bowling is considered to be among the most popular sports within Special Olympics because it is picked up relatively quickly by people of all ages and abilities, and it is one the primary Unified Sports offered in schools.

Address
Staten Island
10314
Season
Summer, March-June
Days/Times
March-June
Suitable for Ages
8+
Contact:
212-661-3963
Open/Closed for new registrants
Open
Description
The City Hawks Unified Floorball Team is a unified team of High School age athletes and partners representing 721M, Harvest Collegiate High School, and City-As-School.
Floorball is a versatile indoor team sport developed in the 1970s in Sweden, played in a rink with five field players plus a goalkeeper in each team. Floorball is played with plastic sticks and a light ball and with a goalkeeper without a stick. Floorball has similarities with hockey sports and the main objective is to score more goals than the opposite team. For Special Olympics the game is slightly modified from the "regular" form of Floorball. Matches are played 3 versus 3 with goalkeepers, on a smaller court that measures 20 m long by 12 m wide. This form of Floorball was developed for the intellectually disabled, and will be a demonstration sport at the 2013 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Korea.
Address
250 W. Houston Street, New York, NY

10014
Season
Winter
Days/Times
The team trains during and after school hours on select school days during the winter season.
Suitable for Ages
Middle and High School
Contact:
Joseph Stewart - jstewar6@schools.nyc.gov
Open/Closed for new registrants
Open
Description

The City Hawks Girls Unified Team is comprised of female athletes and unified partners from 721M and 47, The American Sign Language and English Secondary School. The are the first all-female team to compete for Special Olympics New York.

Floorball is a versatile indoor team sport developed in the 1970s in Sweden, played in a rink with five field players plus a goalkeeper in each team. Floorball is played with plastic sticks and a light ball and with a goalkeeper without a stick. Floorball has similarities with hockey sports and the main objective is to score more goals than the opposite team. For Special Olympics the game is slightly modified from the "regular" form of Floorball. Matches are played 3 versus 3 with goalkeepers, on a smaller court that measures 20 m long by 12 m wide. This form of Floorball was developed for the intellectually disabled, and will be a demonstration sport at the 2013 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Korea.

Address
250 W. Houston Street, New York, NY

10014
Season
Winter
Days/Times
select school days during the winter season
Suitable for Ages
Middle School and High School
Contact:
Joseph Stewart - jstewar6@schools.nyc.gov
Open/Closed for new registrants
Open
Description

The City Hawks Unified Soccer Team is comprised of high school students from 721M, Harvest Collegiate High School and City-As-School. The team is well accomplished, having won Gold Medals at Special Olympics USA Games in Orlando, Florida in 202; and representing Special Olympics USA at Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023, finishing in 5th Place..

Played in just about every country, this sport’s success is due to the fact that it can be played by boys, girls, men and women of just about any physical build and ability. Football requires little in the way of specialized equipment and is organized using simple, intuitive rules.

Address
250 W. Houston Street, New York, NY
10014
Season
Fall
Days/Times
Select weekdays/after school hours during the fall season
Suitable for Ages
Middle School and High School
Contact:
Joseph Stewart - jstewar6@schools.nyc.gov
Open/Closed for new registrants
Open
Description

Swimming is one of the most popular sports in world and Special Olympics is no different. Our swimming offerings include competition in a variety of skills and events, from sprints to longer distances, relays and stroke-specific challenges.

Address
Manhattan
10128
Season
Summer, March – June
Days/Times
Feb-June
Suitable for Ages
8+
Contact:
212-661-3963
Open/Closed for new registrants
Closed
Description

Physical Fitness is a key to the ongoing health and success of every athlete. Special Olympics New York is proud to offer a variety of fitness clubs that keep athletes in shape in the off-season and bring teammates together to experience the mental and social benefits of being a Special Olympics athlete year-round.

Address
Otsiningo Park
13905
Season
Summer, March – June
Days/Times
Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30
Suitable for Ages
12+
Contact:
315-314-6855
Open/Closed for new registrants
Open
Description

Strength. Persistence. Determination. These are the qualities of a Special Olympics New York powerlifter. Training is offered for athletes in any weight class, with competition in squat, dead lift and bench press. Powerlifting is a summer sport, however, most powerlifting clubs train year-round, keeping athletes at the top of their game while also fostering some of the closest relationships between teammates within Special Olympics.

Address
Johnson City High School
13790
Season
Summer, March – June
Days/Times
Wednesdays from 5:30-7:00 start date TBD
Suitable for Ages
16+
Contact:
315-314-6855
Open/Closed for new registrants
Open
Description

Tennis is a popular Special Olympics sport for athletes of all ages and abilities. Athletes are trained in all aspects of the game, including stroke production, court craft and the rules of competition. Tennis training emphasizes fair play, sportsmanship and respect for fellow competitors. Tennis is fast-paced, fun and often played for a lifetime!

Address
Binghamton Tennis Center
13903
Season
Summer, March - June
Days/Times
Sundays from 10-11 am starting 3/20
Suitable for Ages
8+
Contact:
315-314-6855
Open/Closed for new registrants
Open
Description

Strength. Persistence. Determination. These are the qualities of a Special Olympics New York powerlifter. Training is offered for athletes in any weight class, with competition in squat, dead lift and bench press. Powerlifting is a summer sport, however, most powerlifting clubs train year-round, keeping athletes at the top of their game while also fostering some of the closest relationships between teammates within Special Olympics.

Address
ABC Sports and Fitness, 3 Johnson Road, Latham, NY
12110
Season
Year-round training
Days/Times
Tuesday 7-8pm, Thursday 7-8pm, Saturday 10-11am
Suitable for Ages
14 and over
Contact:
518-388-0790
Description

Bocce is an Italian game. The basic principle of the sport is to roll a bocce ball closest to the target ball, which is called a pallina. Bocce as a Special Olympics sport provides people with special needs the opportunity to have social contact, develop physically and to gain self-confidence. Next to Soccer and Golf, Bocce is the third most participated sport in the world.

Address
Hicksville Fire Department 20 E Marie St, Hicksville, NY
11801
Season
Fall
Days/Times
Wednesday Evenings 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Suitable for Ages
20 and up
Contact:
631-254-1465
Open/Closed for new registrants
Closed
Description

Tennis is a popular Special Olympics sport for athletes of all ages and abilities. Athletes are trained in all aspects of the game, including stroke production, court craft and the rules of competition. Tennis training emphasizes fair play, sportsmanship and respect for fellow competitors. Tennis is fast-paced, fun and often played for a lifetime!

Address
Prospect Park, Troy
12180
Season
Summer, March - June
Days/Times
Tuesday 6-730pm
Suitable for Ages
8+
Contact:
518-388-0790
Open/Closed for new registrants
Open
Description

Our team has training on weekends. We do compete in Special Olympics NY events as well as in house events.

Alpine skiing is a demanding sport, and athletes will benefit by being in good physical condition to compete successfully and safely. Alpine skiing requires, in addition to a basic combination of endurance and strength, a high capacity of quickness and action/reaction endurance. Through proper training, the athletes improve their physical, psychological and mental efficiency.

We are open to new, must meet minimum requirements.

Address
Windham Mountain
12496
Season
Winter
Days/Times
8:30 - 2:30 Saturday and Sunday
Suitable for Ages
8+
Contact:
Russ Funk - russ@adaptivesportsfoundation.org
Open/Closed for new registrants
Open
Description

They are resilient and work hard.

Every athlete aims in lifting more weights than the opponent using specific moves. In Special Olympics Powerlifting is much more than deadlift, squat or bench press. It is effort, persistence and loyalty. Training, determination and attitude, are the key facts that define the balance between a successful or a failed attempt. The barbell, despite testing the physical strength, is also highlighting the athlete’s inner wish to improve, “not to make compromises.”

Address
ABC fitness Gym 43 River ST, South Glens Falls
12803
Season
Summer
Days/Times
Monday 530 pm to 630 pm Wednesday 530 pm to 7pm
Suitable for Ages
14 and up
Contact:
Aaron - gfathletes2013@gmail.com
Open/Closed for new registrants
Open
Description

Tennis is a popular Special Olympics sport for athletes of all ages and abilities. Athletes are trained in all aspects of the game, including stroke production, court craft and the rules of competition. Tennis training emphasizes fair play, sportsmanship and respect for fellow competitors. Tennis is fast-paced, fun and often played for a lifetime!

Address
Bay Club Sports
Season
Summer, March - June
Days/Times
N/A
Contact:
518-388-0790
Open/Closed for new registrants
Closed
Description

Cross Country Skiing is offered as one of 4 Special Olympics snow sports, along with Alpine Skiing, Snowboarding and Snowshoeing. Cross Country competitors propel themselves across a relatively flat snow-covered terrain using skis and poles, working to cross the finish line in the fastest time. Grab you gear and let’s hit the slopes!

Address
AuSable Chasm, Keesville NY
12911
Season
Winter, November – February
Days/Times
Saturday Morning
Suitable for Ages
8+
Contact:
518-388-0790
Description

Snowshoeing is a signature Special Olympics sport for athletes of all ages and abilities, and one of our most popular winter offerings. Athletes are trained for competition at a variety of distances, racing to cross the finish line in the fastest time. Snowshoers are so committed to their sports that when there is no snow on the ground, athletes compete in the sand on beaches all across New York!

Address
AuSable Chasm, Keesville NY
12911
Season
Winter, November - February
Days/Times
Saturday Morning
Suitable for Ages
8+
Contact:
518-388-0790
Description

Track & Field is one of the most popular Special Olympics sports, attracting athletes of all ages and abilities both in school and in local communities. Athletes are trained to compete in all of the typical track & field event such as sprint and relay races, shotput, javelin, long jump and more!

Address
Ausable Valley HS
12924
Season
Summer, March - June
Days/Times
Saturday's 930am-12pm
Suitable for Ages
8+
Contact:
518-388-0790
Open/Closed for new registrants
Open
Description

Track & Field is one of the most popular Special Olympics sports, attracting athletes of all ages and abilities both in school and in local communities. Athletes are trained to compete in all of the typical track & field event such as sprint and relay races, shotput, javelin, long jump and more!

Address
Ausable Chasm Park
12924
Season
Summer, March - June
Suitable for Ages
8+
Contact:
518-388-0790
Open/Closed for new registrants
Open
Description

Track & Field is one of the most popular Special Olympics sports, attracting athletes of all ages and abilities both in school and in local communities. Athletes are trained to compete in all of the typical track & field event such as sprint and relay races, shotput, javelin, long jump and more!

Address
Plattsburgh State Field House Track
12901
Season
Summer, March - June
Suitable for Ages
8+
Contact:
518-388-0790
Open/Closed for new registrants
Open
Description

Bowling is a competitive individual and team sport where athletes try to knock down as many pins as possible. Bowling is considered to be among the most popular sports within Special Olympics because it is picked up relatively quickly by people of all ages and abilities, and it is one the primary Unified Sports offered in schools.

Address
North Bowl Plattsburgh
12901
Season
Summer, March - June
Suitable for Ages
12+
Contact:
518-388-0790
Open/Closed for new registrants
Open
Description

Bowling is a competitive individual and team sport where athletes try to knock down as many pins as possible. Bowling is considered to be among the most popular sports within Special Olympics because it is picked up relatively quickly by people of all ages and abilities, and it is one the primary Unified Sports offered in schools.

Address
North Bowl Plattsburgh
12901
Season
Summer: March - June, Fall: July - October
Days/Times
Thursday's 3:30-5:30pm
Suitable for Ages
8+
Contact:
518-388-0790
Open/Closed for new registrants
Open
Description

Bowling is a competitive individual and team sport where athletes try to knock down as many pins as possible. Bowling is considered to be among the most popular sports within Special Olympics because it is picked up relatively quickly by people of all ages and abilities, and it is one the primary Unified Sports offered in schools.

Address
Willsborough Lanes
 12996
Season
Summer, March - June
Days/Times
N/A
Contact:
518-388-0790
Open/Closed for new registrants
Open
Description

Esports are a form of sport competition using video games. Due to their competitive implications, remote accessibility, and opportunities for players to improve, esports are an excellent fit for Special Olympics NY athletes.

Address
Virtual
Season
Summer
Days/Times
esports schedule
Suitable for Ages
8+
Contact:
518-388-0790
Description

Special Olympics golfers learn the basics of this sophisticated game as they prepare to compete as individuals, Unified pairs (alternate shot) or teams at the local, state, national and world level. Athletes participating in this golf may also have opportunities to medal in skills competitions. Special Olympics New York athletes, coaches and volunteers gain free access to the World Handicap System as part of our partnership with the New York State Golf Association.

Address
Adirondackers Golf
12901
Season
Fall, July – October, and Summer, March - June
Suitable for Ages
8+
Contact:
518-388-0790
Open/Closed for new registrants
Open