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The Saratoga Wildcats currently have 3 Teams - a Varsity Team, a Junior Varsity Team, and a Skills Teams. Athletes of all skill levels are integrated into our practices.

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
Ballston Area Community Center, 20 Malta Avenue, Ballston Spa, NY 12020
12020
Season
Summer, March-June
Days/Times
Saturdays 9:00 to 12:00
Suitable for Ages
Minimum age is 8. No maximum age
Contact:
Michael Churchill, engmicha31@gmail.com
Open/Closed for new registrants
Open
Description

Younger team focused on skill development and development fundamentals.

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
14075
Days/Times
Various, depends on the season
Suitable for Ages
10-25
Contact:
Cassie Special - cassandra.special@people-inc.org
Open/Closed for new registrants
Open
Description

Younger team focused on skill development and fundamentals.

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
14075
Days/Times
Various, depends on the season
Suitable for Ages
10-25
Contact:
Cassie Special - cassandra.special@people-inc.org
Open/Closed for new registrants
Open
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. Special Olympics New York athletes, coaches and volunteers gain free access to the World Handicap System as part of a partnership with the New York State Golf Association.

Address
Schenectady Municipal Golf Course
12304
Season
Fall, July – October
Days/Times
Tuesdays at 5:30 pm
Suitable for Ages
15+
Contact:
Bill Van Evera wvanever@nycap.rr.com / 518-495-9277
Open/Closed for new registrants
Closed
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
Schenectady Municipal Golf Course
12304
Season
Fall, July – October
Suitable for Ages
8+
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
Schenectady Jewish Community Center
12309
Season
Summer, March-June
Days/Times
Thursday's 6-730
Suitable for Ages
14+
Contact:
518-388-0790
Open/Closed for new registrants
Open
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
Schenectady JCC
12309
Season
Summer, March – June
Days/Times
N/A
Suitable for Ages
8+
Contact:
518-388-0790
Open/Closed for new registrants
Closed
Description

Schenectady Southpaws is a well established softball team practicing at River Road Park in Niskayuna. We encourage athletes of all ages and experience to join our team to learn, grow and have fun together.

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
River Road Park Niskayuna
12309
Season
Fall
Days/Times
5-7 Thursdays
Suitable for Ages
16+
Contact:
Amber & Brittany - southpaws518@gmail.com
Open/Closed for new registrants
Open
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
Cobleskill
12043
Season
Winter
Days/Times
Weekly throughout the school year
Suitable for Ages
5-7 Years Old
Contact:
518-388-0790
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
Cobleskill
12043
Season
Summer, Winter, Fall
Days/Times
Weekly throughout the school year
Suitable for Ages
2-4 Years Old
Contact:
518-388-0790
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
12801
Season
Fall, July - October
Suitable for Ages
10+
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
SUNY Canton Roos House
13617
Season
Summer, March-June
Days/Times
N/A
Contact:
518-388-0790
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
Shenendehowa School UPE Class
12065
Season
Summer, March - June
Days/Times
School Classes
Suitable for Ages
15yrs-22yrs
Contact:
518-388-0790
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
Shenendehowa High School
12065
Season
Summer, March - June
Days/Times
School Days
Suitable for Ages
15yrs-22yrs
Contact:
518-388-0790
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
CAC Sherrill
13461
Season
Summer, March - June
Days/Times
Not Training in 2022
Contact:
315-314-6847
Description

Figure skating is a sport in which individuals, pairs, or groups perform spins, jumps, footwork and other intricate and challenging moves on ice skates. Figure skaters compete at various levels from beginner up to the Olympic level (senior), and at local, national, and international competitions.

Address
Tim Hortons IcePlex 2700 Brighton Henrietta Town Line Rd, Rochester, NY
14623
Season
Winter
Days/Times
Sundays at 10:00 AM
Suitable for Ages
All ages
Contact:
Nicole Fess nfess@nyso.org/315-719-4137
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
1 Dickinson St, Silver Creek, NY 14136
14136
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

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
Smithtown - Soccer
11725
Season
Fall, July – October
Days/Times
NA
Suitable for Ages
18+
Contact:
631-254-1467
Description

Snowshoeing is quickly becoming a favorite for outdoor winter activity. Combining aerobic activity with ease of walking over snow without sinking in, snowshoeing is an activity for all ages. Snowshoe races are part of the Arctic Winter Games and the winter Special Olympics.

Address
MVCC Sherman Drive Utica,NY

13501
Season
Winter
Days/Times
Sundays 3:30pm
Suitable for Ages
All
Contact:
Sue Carpenter - munson151979@yahoo.com
Open/Closed for new registrants
Open
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!

Season
Winter, November - February
Contact:
716-580-3346
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
Saratoga State Park
12866
Season
Winter, November – February
Days/Times
Saturday AM
Suitable for Ages
8 & up
Contact:
518-388-0790
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
Saratoga State Park
12866
Season
Winter, November - February
Days/Times
Saturday AM
Suitable for Ages
8 & up
Contact:
518-388-0790
Description

We play these sports - volleyball, fitness, floor hockey/ floorball, swimming, basketball, and track and field. We also participate in unified volleyball and basketball.

 

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!

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.

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.

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
Hommocks Middle School, 130 Hommochs Road, Larchmont, NY
10538
Season
Winter, Summer - September-June
Days/Times
Tues 7:30-9pm
Suitable for Ages
21+
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.

Address
South Colonie HS
12205
Season
Summer, March - June
Days/Times
School Days
Suitable for Ages
15yrs-22yrs
Contact:
518-388-0790
Open/Closed for new registrants
Closed