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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
New Village Recreation Center, Town of Brookhaven
11720
Season
Fall, July – October
Days/Times
Saturdays 4-5:30pm
Suitable for Ages
18+
Contact:
631-254-1467
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
353 Martha Ave Bellport
11713
Season
Summer
Days/Times
during school hours
Suitable for Ages
6+
Contact:
631-254-1467
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
Brookhaven
11719
Season
Winter, November - February
Days/Times
Sunday 2pm
Suitable for Ages
18+
Contact:
 631-254-1465.
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
Commodore Barry Park
 11201
Season
Fall, July – October
Days/Times
Saturdays @ 11am
Contact:
212-661-3963
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.

Address
Brooklyn
11205
Season
Summer, March-June
Days/Times
March-June
Suitable for Ages
16+
Contact:
212-661-3963
Open/Closed for new registrants
Open
Description

Floor hockey is a signature Special Olympics team sport for athletes of all ages and abilities. Games are played on the same surface as a basketball court, with teams competing to score the most goals in the opposing net. Athletes participating in this sport may also have opportunities to medal in skills and/or Unified competitions.

Address
St. Joseph's College, 245 Clinton Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205
11205
Season
Winter, November – February
Days/Times
Saturdays, TBD
Contact:
212-661-3963
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
Commodore Barry Park
 11201
Season
Fall, July - October
Days/Times
Saturdays @ 11am
Contact:
212-661-3963
Description

Cross Country Skiing is offered as one of 4 Special Olympics snow sports, along with Alpine Skiing, Snowboarding and Snowshoeing. Cross Country Skiing is a winter sport in which participants propel themselves across snow-covered terrain using skis and poles.

Address
Boces
435 Glenwood Rd, Binghamton
13905
Season
Winter
Days/Times
Tuesday nights
Contact:
bvanoste@btboces.org or lmegzz@aol.com
Description

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
Boces
435 Glenwood Rd, Binghamton
13905
Season
Winter
Days/Times
Tuesdays 4:00-5:30 pm
Contact:
bvanoste@btboces.org
Description

Cross Country Skiing is offered as one of 4 Special Olympics snow sports, along with Alpine Skiing, Snowboarding and Snowshoeing. Cross Country Skiing is a winter sport in which participants propel themselves across snow-covered terrain using skis and poles.

Address
Boces
435 Glenwood Rd, Binghamton
13905
Season
Winter
Days/Times
Tuesday nights
Contact:
bvanoste@btboces.org or lmegzz@aol.com
Description

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
Boces
435 Glenwood Rd, Binghamton
13905
Season
Winter
Days/Times
Tuesdays at BOCES 4:00-5:30 and Homer Brink Thursday nights 6:00-8:00
Contact:
bvanoste@btboces.org
Description

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
meets Wednesdays and Saturdays at the UHS performing center
14853
Season
Summer
Days/Times
Wednesdays and Saturdays
Contact:
Coach Adrienne Mason - asm324@cornell.edu
Description

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.

Address
2000 NY-392, Cortland, NY
13045
Season
Winter
Days/Times
Saturday and Sundays
Contact:
kjszabelski136@gmail.com
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
BT BOCES
13905
Season
Fall, July - October
Days/Times
Tuesday's 3:45-5:45 pm
Contact:
315-314-6855
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
BT BOCES
13905
Season
Fall, July – October
Days/Times
Tuesday's 3:45-5:45 pm
Contact:
315-314-6855
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.

Address
BT BOCES
13905
Season
Summer, March-June
Days/Times
Tuesdays at 4:00 pm
Suitable for Ages
12+
Contact:
315-314-6855
Open/Closed for new registrants
Open
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.

Address
BT BOCES
13905
Season
Winter, November – February
Days/Times
Tuesdays at 3:00 pm
Contact:
315-314-6839
Description

Floor hockey is a signature Special Olympics team sport for athletes of all ages and abilities. Games are played on the same surface as a basketball court, with teams competing to score the most goals in the opposing net. Athletes participating in this sport may also have opportunities to medal in skills and/or Unified competitions.

Address
BT BOCES
13905
Season
Winter, November – February
Contact:
315-314-6839
Description

Hiking Clubs keep Special Olympics New York athletes in shape in the off-season while also bringing teammates together to experience the mental and social benefits of being a Special Olympics athlete year-round.

Address
BT BOCES
13905
Days/Times
Tuesdays at 4:00 pm
Suitable for Ages
8+
Contact:
315-314-6839
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
BT BOCES
13905
Season
Winter, November – February
Contact:
315-314-6839
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
BT BOCES
13905
Season
Winter, November - February
Contact:
315-314-6839
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
Maine Endwell High School
13760
Season
Summer, March – June
Days/Times
Tuesdays from 6-7 starting 3/22
Suitable for Ages
12+
Contact:
315-314-6855
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
BT BOCES
13905
Season
Summer, March - June
Days/Times
Tuesdays from 3-4 for school aged and 4:15-5:15 for others
Suitable for Ages
8+
Contact:
315-314-6855
Open/Closed for new registrants
Open
Description

Endurance. Strength. Determination. These are the qualities of a Special Olympics cross country runner. Trained alongside our Track & Field competitors, athletes competing in this sport will experience all of the benefits of Special Olympics participation, including an opportunity to compete at the local, state, national and world levels.

Address
BT BOCES
13905
Season
Fall, July – October
Days/Times
Tuesday's 3:45-5:45 pm
Contact:
315-314-6855