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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

This is a school-based program

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
Address
New Hope Community
5, New Hope Community Dr, Loch Sheldrake, NY 12759
12759
Season
Summer
Days/Times
Wednesday
Suitable for Ages
18-90
Contact:
1 (845) 241- 2776
Open/Closed for new registrants
Open
Address
New Hope Community
5, New Hope Community Dr, Loch Sheldrake, NY 12759
12759
Season
Summer
Days/Times
Thursday
Suitable for Ages
18-90
Contact:
1 (845) 241- 2776
Open/Closed for new registrants
Open
Address
New Hope Community
5, New Hope Community Dr, Loch Sheldrake, NY 12759
12759
Season
Summer
Days/Times
Wednesday
Suitable for Ages
18-90
Contact:
1 (845) 241- 2776
Open/Closed for new registrants
Open
Address
New Hope Community
5, New Hope Community Dr, Loch Sheldrake, NY 12759
12759
Season
Fall
Days/Times
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Suitable for Ages
18-90
Contact:
1 (845) 241- 2776
Open/Closed for new registrants
Open
Address
New Hope Community
5, New Hope Community Dr, Loch Sheldrake, NY 12759
12759
Season
Fall
Days/Times
Tuesday and every other Saturday
Suitable for Ages
18-90
Contact:
1 (845) 241- 2776
Open/Closed for new registrants
Closed
Address
Local Park 12759
12759
Season
Fall
Days/Times
Wednesday
Suitable for Ages
18-90
Contact:
1 (845) 241- 2776
Open/Closed for new registrants
Closed
Address
New Hope Community
5, New Hope Community Dr, Loch Sheldrake, NY 12759
12759
Season
Summer
Days/Times
Wednesday
Suitable for Ages
18-90
Contact:
1 (845) 241- 2776
Open/Closed for new registrants
Open
Address
New Hope Community
5, New Hope Community Dr, Loch Sheldrake, NY 12759
12759
Season
Fall
Days/Times
Thursday
Suitable for Ages
18-90
Contact:
1 (845) 241- 2776
Open/Closed for new registrants
Closed
Address
Local Park 12759
12759
Season
Fall
Days/Times
Wednesday
Suitable for Ages
18-90
Contact:
1 (845) 241- 2776
Open/Closed for new registrants
Closed
Address
New Hope Community
5, New Hope Community Dr, Loch Sheldrake, NY 12759
12759
Season
Summer
Days/Times
Thursday
Suitable for Ages
18-90
Contact:
1 (845) 241- 2776
Open/Closed for new registrants
Closed
Description

This is Agency club.

Address
Loch Sheldrake
Season
Spring; Summer; Fall; Winter
Days/Times
Varies
Suitable for Ages
22+
Contact:
Braydon Huebsch 845-241-2776
Open/Closed for new registrants
Closed
Address
New Hyde Park High School 500 Leonard Blvd, New Hyde Park, NY
11040
Season
March-June
Days/Times
Thursdays 7:30-9pm
Contact:
emohlin@nyso.org
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.

 

This is a Community-based program.

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 914-347-4409
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
Description

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.

Address
Desales Catholic School, 6914 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Lockport, NY 14094
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

This is a school-based program

Address
4455 Porter Rd, Niagara Falls, NY
14305
Season
Summer, March - June
Days/Times
After School
Suitable for Ages
21 and Under
Contact:
716-580-3346
Open/Closed for new registrants
Closed