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A student run club dedicated to bringing together Nazareth students and individuals in the community with intellectual disabilities to support inclusion and acceptance through sports.

Basketball is a one of the top sports at Special Olympics. Players take it up at all ages and at all abilities, from young players learning to handle the ball and keep it under control while dribbling to older, more experienced players who have the moves and know the strategies to play challenging ball.

Address
4245 East Ave Rochester, NY
14618
Suitable for Ages
College
Contact:
585-586-7400.
Open/Closed for new registrants
Open
Description

A student run club dedicated to bringing together Nazareth students and individuals in the community with intellectual disabilities to support inclusion and acceptance through sports.

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
4245 East Ave Rochester, NY
14618
Suitable for Ages
College
Contact:
585-586-7400.
Open/Closed for new registrants
Open
Description

A student run club dedicated to bringing together Nazareth students and individuals in the community with intellectual disabilities to support inclusion and acceptance through sports.

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
4245 East Ave Rochester, NY
14618
Suitable for Ages
College
Contact:
585-586-7400
Open/Closed for new registrants
Open
Description

A student run club dedicated to bringing together Nazareth students and individuals in the community with intellectual disabilities to support inclusion and acceptance through sports

Address
4245 East Ave Rochester, NY
14618
Suitable for Ages
College
Contact:
585-586-7400.
Open/Closed for new registrants
Open
Description

A student run club dedicated to bringing together Nazareth students and individuals in the community with intellectual disabilities to support inclusion and acceptance through sports.

Played in just about every country, the 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
4245 East Ave Rochester, NY
14618
Suitable for Ages
College
Contact:
585-586-7400.
Open/Closed for new registrants
Open
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
Monroe County Parks
14534
Season
Summer
Days/Times
Saturdays 9:30-11:30
Suitable for Ages
All Ages
Contact:
585-586-7400
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
Newark HS
14513
Season
Summer, March-June
Days/Times
After school
Suitable for Ages
School-Age
Contact:
585-586-7400
Open/Closed for new registrants
Closed
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
Various Parks
 
Season
Fall
Days/Times
Mondays 5:30pm
Suitable for Ages
 
Contact:
585-586-7400
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
201 Fullerton Ave., Newburgh NY 12550
12550
Season
Summer, March - June
Days/Times
Various
Suitable for Ages
School Based
Contact:
845-765-2497
Open/Closed for new registrants
Closed
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
1 Panther Dr, Newfane, NY
14108
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

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
New Hartford HS
13413
Season
Summer, March - June
Days/Times
After School
Suitable for Ages
21 and under
Contact:
315-314-6847
Open/Closed for new registrants
Closed
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.

Season
Summer
Suitable for Ages
Agency
Contact:
Braydon Huebsch 845-241-2776
Open/Closed for new registrants
Closed
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.

Season
Summer, March - June
Suitable for Ages
Agency
Contact:
Braydon Huebsch 845-241-2776
Open/Closed for new registrants
Closed
Description

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.

Season
Summer, March - June
Suitable for Ages
Agency
Contact:
Braydon Huebsch 845-241-2776
Open/Closed for new registrants
Closed
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!

Season
Fall, July - October
Contact:
Braydon Huebsch 845-241-2776
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:
Braydon Huebsch 845-241-2776
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
Clifton Park
12065
Season
Winter, Summer, Fall
Days/Times
During the school year - 1x per week within their APE class
Suitable for Ages
2-7 Years Old
Contact:
518-388-0790
Open/Closed for new registrants
Closed
Description

The New Paltz Owlbears is a unified Special Olympics basketball team. Our group consists of older children/teens/young adults primarily residing in Ulster county, NY (Kingston, Rondout, New Paltz, Wallkill, and Newburgh). Sessions run as skill-building clinics with scrimmages played as well.

Registration ends in Late November (for a January start to the season)

Basketball is a one of the top sports at Special Olympics. Players take it up at all ages and at all abilities, from young players learning to handle the ball and keep it under control while dribbling to older, more experienced players who have the moves and know the strategies to play challenging ball.

Address
New Paltz, NY
12561
Season
Winter
Days/Times
2 sessions on Saturday afternoons
Suitable for Ages
10 to young adult
Contact:
Eric Deschamps — Email: eric@ericdeschamps.com
Description

This training club competes in basketball, volleyball and track & field.

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.

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.

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
25 Gerada Ln, New Rochelle NY 10804
10804
Season
Summer, March - June
Days/Times
Various
Suitable for Ages
School Based
Contact:
845-765-2497
Open/Closed for new registrants
Closed
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
25 Gerada Ln, New Rochelle NY
10804
Season
Winter, November – February
Days/Times
Various
Suitable for Ages
School Based
Contact:
845-765-2497
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
Desales Catholic School, 6914 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Lockport
14094
Season
Summer, March-June
Days/Times
Tuesdays 6:00-7:00
Suitable for Ages
All
Contact:
716-580-3346
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
Allie Brandt Lanes, 6510 Lincoln Ave, Lockport, NY 14094
14094
Season
Winter, November - February
Days/Times
Mondays @6:00pm
Suitable for Ages
All
Contact:
716-580-3346
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
DeSales Catholic School, 6914 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Lockport, NY 14094
14094
Season
Winter, November – February
Days/Times
Tuesdays @6:00pm
Suitable for Ages
All
Contact:
716-580-3346
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
Ft. Niagara State Park, 1 Scott Ave., Youngstown, NY 14174
14174
Season
Fall, July – October
Days/Times
Tuesdays @6:00
Suitable for Ages
All
Contact:
716-580-3346
Open/Closed for new registrants
Open