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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
Bristol Mountain
14424
Season
Winter, November – February
Days/Times
Sundays 9am-11am
Suitable for Ages
8 and up
Contact:
585-586-7400
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
155 Dunderberg Rd., Central Valley NY 10917
10917
Season
Summer, March – June
Days/Times
Various
Suitable for Ages
School Based
Contact:
845-765-2497
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!

Address
Sunmount Baseball Fields
12983
Season
Fall, July - October
Days/Times
Tuesdays 6-7:30pm
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
Sunmount
Season
Summer, March - June
Days/Times
N/A
Contact:
518-388-0790
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
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
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

This training club competes in both softball and bowling.

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.

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

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

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 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
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

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
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

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
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
Description

Floor hockey is a family of indoor hockey games, usually in the style of ice hockey, that are played on flat floor surfaces, such as a basketball court. As in other hockey codes, players on each team attempt to shoot a ball or puck into a goal using sticks, usually with a curved end.

Address
Geraldine J. Mann Elementary, 1330 95th St, Niagara Falls, NY 14304
14304
Season
Winter
Days/Times
Mondays @6:00pm
Suitable for Ages
All
Contact:
716-580-3346
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
2292 Saunders Stlmnt Rd, Sanborn, NY
14132
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
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
Address
Virtual
12496
Days/Times
School Days
Contact:
518-388-0790