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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
4301 Main St, Amherst, NY
14226
Season
Summer, March - June
Days/Times
After School
Suitable for Ages
21 and Under
Contact:
716-580-3346
Open/Closed for new registrants
Closed
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
250 merrick road, Amityville
11701
Season
Summer, March - June
Days/Times
during school hours
Suitable for Ages
14+
Contact:
631-254-1467
Open/Closed for new registrants
Closed
Description

The Special Olympics Motor Activity Training Program is designed for athletes who are unable to participate in official Special Olympics sport competitions because of their skill and/or functional abilities. The Motor Activity Training Program is designed to prepare athletes -- including those with severe or profound intellectual disability and significant physical disabilities -- for sport-specific activities appropriate for their ability levels.

Address
Amsterdam High School Gym Class, Amsterdam, NY
12496
Season
Winter
Days/Times
School Days
Contact:
518-388-0790
Description

Basketball is one of the most popular Special Olympics sports, attracting athletes of all ages and abilities. Our youngest athletes and beginners will learn the basic skills and fundamentals of the game before putting their skills to the test on the main court. Experienced players have opportunities to play challenging ball against other training clubs in their local community, across the state and on the national and world stages. Athletes participating in this sport may also have opportunities to medal in skills and/or Unified competitions.

Track & Field is also 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!

Season
Summer, March-June
Suitable for Ages
Agency
Contact:
845-765-2497
Open/Closed for new registrants
Closed
Description

This training club practices in softball, bowling and volleyball.

Softball is a signature Special Olympics team sport for athletes of all ages and abilities. Games are played between two teams of up to 14 players, with the object of scoring more runs than the opposing team. Athletes participating in this sport may also have opportunities to medal in skills competitions. Batters up; let’s play ball!

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.

Volleyball is a signature Special Olympics team sport for athletes of all ages and abilities. Athletes pick up the basic skills and fundamental knowledge rather quickly, and the game can be played almost anywhere, from the beach to a gym. Athletes participating in this sport may also have opportunities to medal in individual skills and/or Unified team competitions.

Season
Fall, July - October
Contact:
845-765-2497
Description

This training club offers program in fitness and unified bowling.

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.

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
Various
Season
Summer, March – June
Days/Times
Various
Suitable for Ages
21+
Contact:
845-765-2497
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.

Season
Fall, July - October
Contact:
845-765-2497
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!

Season
Summer, March - June
Suitable for Ages
Agency
Contact:
845-765-2497
Open/Closed for new registrants
Closed
Description

Special Olympics New York Young Athletes is a sport and play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities (ID), ages 2 to 7. It introduces basic sport skills and offers families, teachers, caregivers and people from the community the chance to share the joy of sports with all children.

Address
Albany
12207
Season
Year Round
Days/Times
Monthly - After School
Suitable for Ages
2-7 Year Olds
Contact:
518-388-0790
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
ARC Jefferson St. Lewis
13601
Season
Summer, March – June
Days/Times
Various
Suitable for Ages
2 thru 7
Contact:
518-388-0790
Open/Closed for new registrants
Closed
Description

Special Olympics New York Young Athletes is a sport and play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities (ID), ages 2 to 7. It introduces basic sport skills and offers families, teachers, caregivers and people from the community the chance to share the joy of sports with all children.

Address
ARC Jefferson St. Lewis
13601
Season
Summer, March – June
Days/Times
Various
Suitable for Ages
2 thru 7
Contact:
518-388-0790
Open/Closed for new registrants
Closed
Description

Bocce is a competitive team sport suitable for all ages and abilities. Originating in Italy, the goal of the game is to roll your team’s balls closest to the target ball, which is called the pallina. Bocce is a great sport for athletes who are new to Special Olympics to try, as it can be picked up quickly and offers a fun social atmosphere. Next to soccer and golf, bocce is the third most played sport in the world!

Address
50 Farnum, Wellsville, NY 14895
14895
Season
Fall, July – October
Days/Times
Mondays @ 5:00pm
Suitable for Ages
8+
Contact:
585-808-4379
Open/Closed for new registrants
Open
Description

Ten-pin Bowling commonly called "Bowling" in the US, is a competitive sport in which a player (the "bowler") rolls a bowling ball down a wooden or synthetic lane with the objective of scoring points by knocking down as many pins as possible. Bowling is considered to be among the most popular sport in the Special Olympics. It is a particularly beneficial sport to people with intellectual disabilities, irrespective of their age or sports abilities, since it ensures physical exercise and at the same time participation and social integration.

Address
50 Farnum, Wellsville, NY
14895
Suitable for Ages
8+
Contact:
585-808-4379
Open/Closed for new registrants
Open
Description

Softball is a signature Special Olympics team sport for athletes of all ages and abilities. Games are played between two teams of up to 14 players, with the object of scoring more runs than the opposing team. Athletes participating in this sport may also have opportunities to medal in skills competitions. Batters up; let’s play ball!

Address
50 Farnum, Wellsville, NY 14895
14843
Season
Fall, July - October
Days/Times
Thursdays @4:30
Suitable for Ages
8+
Contact:
585-808-4379
Open/Closed for new registrants
Open
Address
700 Ashford Ave., Ardsley NY 10502
10502
Season
Summer
Days/Times
Various
Suitable for Ages
School Based
Contact:
845-765-2497
Open/Closed for new registrants
Closed
Description

Handball is a physical and fast-paced team sport played indoors on a 40m x 20m court with seven players, including one goalkeeper. The object is to outscore the other team by throwing the ball into the opponent’s net. This sport was added to the Special Olympics New York portfolio in 2022.

Address
700 Ashford Ave., Ardsley NY
10502
Season
Winter, November – February
Days/Times
Various
Suitable for Ages
School Based
Contact:
845-765-2497
Description

Soccer is a signature Special Olympics team sport for athletes of all ages and abilities. Games are played between two teams of 11 players each, including one goalkeeper, with the object of scoring more goals than the opposing team. Athletes participating in this sport may also have opportunities to medal in individual skills and/or Unified team competitions.

Address
700 Ashford Ave., Ardsley NY 10502
10502
Season
Fall, July – October
Days/Times
Various
Suitable for Ages
School Based
Contact:
845-765-2497
Description

Alpine Skiing offers some of the most exciting training and competition available for Special Olympics athletes. Athletes will benefit from being in top physical condition as they learn to achieve the balance, endurance and strength that this sport demands. Grab you gear and let’s hit the slopes!

Address
Greek Peak
13045
Season
Winter, November – February
Days/Times
Weekends
Contact:
315-314-6839
Description

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Alpine Skiing offers some of the most exciting training and competition available for Special Olympics athletes. Athletes will benefit from being in top physical condition as they learn to achieve the balance, endurance and strength that this sport demands. Grab you gear and let’s hit the slopes!

Address
Greek Peak
13045
Season
Winter, November – February
Days/Times
Sat. & Sun.
Contact:
315-314-6839
Description

Alpine Skiing offers some of the most exciting training and competition available for Special Olympics athletes. Athletes will benefit from being in top physical condition as they learn to achieve the balance, endurance and strength that this sport demands. Grab you gear and let’s hit the slopes!

Address
Windham Mountain, Windham, NY
12496
Season
Winter, November – February
Days/Times
Saturday 9-12
Suitable for Ages
8 & up
Contact:
518-388-0790
Description

Snowboarding is an up-and-coming Special Olympics New York sport where athletes are trained to race down a mountain slope in the fastest time. Snowboarders have an opportunity to compete at local, state, national, and world events.

Address
Windham Mountain, Windham, NY
12496
Season
Winter, November – February
Days/Times
Saturday 9-12
Suitable for Ages
8 & up
Contact:
518-388-0790
Address
Queens
11105
Season
Summer
Days/Times
Summer - pending
Suitable for Ages
16+
Contact:
212-661-3963
Open/Closed for new registrants
Open
Description

ATRC trains and competes in both English and Western based equestrian events.

One of the most fascinating sports during the Special Olympics World Games. The balance, the stability and the right communication between the horse and the rider is a key element for success in Equestrian sport.

Address
Albany Therapeutic Riding Center
6640 Fuller Station Rd
Altamont NY
12209
Season
Fall
Days/Times
weekly
Suitable for Ages
6+
Contact:
Kate Carlson-Herba carlsonk@albanytheraputicridingcenter.com
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
Averill Park High School
12018
Season
Summer, March - June
Days/Times
School Days
Suitable for Ages
15yrs-22yrs
Contact:
518-388-0790
Open/Closed for new registrants
Closed