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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
1 Tamarack Rd., Port Chester NY 10573
10573
Season
Fall, July – October
Days/Times
Various
Suitable for Ages
School Based
Contact:
845-765-2497
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
1200 Montauk Hwy, Oakdale
11769
Season
Summer
Days/Times
during school hours
Suitable for Ages
6+
Contact:
631-254-1467
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
Queensbury
12804
Season
Winter, Summer, Fall
Days/Times
Weekly during PT and OT
Suitable for Ages
2-7 Year Olds
Contact:
518-388-0790
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
Center for Disability Services, Quensbury
12208
Season
Summer
Days/Times
School Days
Contact:
518-388-0790
Open/Closed for new registrants
Closed
Description

This training club competes in both basketball 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.

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
16+
Contact:
845-765-2497
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.

Season
Fall, July - October
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
Niagara Univeristy, 5795 Lewiston Rd, Niagara University
14109
Season
Summer, March-June
Days/Times
Tuesday 1:15-2:45
Suitable for Ages
21+
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
Queens
Season
Summer, March - June
Days/Times
April - May Pending
Suitable for Ages
8+
Contact:
212-661-3963
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
RCSD
14621
Season
Summer, March - June
Days/Times
 
Suitable for Ages
School-Age
Contact:
585-586-7400
Open/Closed for new registrants
Closed
Description

This training club competes in both basketball 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.

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
Various
Season
Summer, March - June
Days/Times
Tuesday 6-8pm
Suitable for Ages
16+
Contact:
845-765-2497
Open/Closed for new registrants
Open
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 offers programs in both 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
8 Industry St., Poughkeepsie, NY
12603
Season
Summer, March – June
Days/Times
Tues 6-8
Suitable for Ages
16+
Contact:
845-765-2497
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
12983
Season
Fall, July - October
Days/Times
Various - Day Program
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

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
Italian Fraternal Society, 38 Viall Ave., Mechanicville
12118
Season
Fall, July – October
Days/Times
Wednesdays at 6 p.m.
Suitable for Ages
15+
Contact:
518-388-0790
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
Mt. Morris Jr/Sr High School
14510
Season
Summer, March-June
Days/Times
 
Suitable for Ages
21+
Contact:
585-586-7400
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
Livingston-Wyoming ARC
14510
Season
Winter, November – February
Days/Times
Wednesdays 6:30-8
Suitable for Ages
21 and up
Contact:
585-586-7400
Description

Special Olympics golfers learn the basics of this sophisticated game as they prepare to compete as individuals, Unified pairs (alternate shot) or teams at the local, state, national and world level. Athletes participating in this golf may also have opportunities to medal in skills competitions. Special Olympics New York athletes, coaches and volunteers gain free access to the World Handicap System as part of our partnership with the New York State Golf Association.

Address
Sonyea Golf Course
14510
Season
Fall, July – October
Days/Times
Mondays 4-5:30pm
Suitable for Ages
All Ages
Contact:
585-586-7400
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
Mt. Morris Central Schools
14510
Season
Fall, July - October
Days/Times
Wednesdays 6-7:30
Suitable for Ages
21+
Contact:
585-586-7400
Open/Closed for new registrants
Closed
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
York Central Schools
14539
Season
Summer, March – June
Days/Times
 
Suitable for Ages
21+
Contact:
585-586-7400
Open/Closed for new registrants
Open
Season
Summer
Suitable for Ages
16+
Contact:
845-765-2497
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.

Season
Fall, July - October
Contact:
845-765-2497
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 Hemlock Dr., Congers, NY
10920
Season
Winter, November – February
Days/Times
Wed 6-8
Suitable for Ages
All
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.

Season
Summer, March-June
Days/Times
Various
Suitable for Ages
18+
Contact:
845-765-2497
Open/Closed for new registrants
Open