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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
Northeast Elementary School
14850
Season
Winter, November - February
Days/Times
Sundays 2-3 pm
Suitable for Ages
8+
Contact:
315-314-6839
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
Cornell University- Barton Hall
14853
Season
Summer, March-June
Days/Times
Wednesdays and Thursdays 7:00-8:30
Suitable for Ages
16+
Contact:
315-314-6855
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
Cornell University- Helen Newman Bowling Lanes
14853
Season
Summer, March - June
Days/Times
Starting March 11th 4:30-6:00 pm
Suitable for Ages
8+
Contact:
315-314-6855
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
Cort-Lanes
13045
Season
Summer, March - June
Days/Times
Starting March 12th 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Suitable for Ages
8+
Contact:
315-314-6855
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
Atlas Bowl- Trumansburg
13905
Season
Summer, March - June
Days/Times
Wednesdays 4:00-5:30
Suitable for Ages
8+
Contact:
315-314-6855
Open/Closed for new registrants
Open
Description

Strength. Persistence. Determination. These are the qualities of a Special Olympics New York powerlifter. Training is offered for athletes in any weight class, with competition in squat, dead lift and bench press. Powerlifting is a summer sport, however, most powerlifting clubs train year-round, keeping athletes at the top of their game while also fostering some of the closest relationships between teammates within Special Olympics.

Address
Ithaca YMCA
14850
Season
Summer, March – June
Days/Times
March-May
Suitable for Ages
16+
Contact:
315-314-6855
Open/Closed for new registrants
Closed
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
Dryden Central School
13053
Season
Summer, March – June
Days/Times
Sundays from 10:00-11:30 am
Contact:
315-314-6855
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
Ithaca High School
14850
Season
Summer, March - June
Days/Times
Sundays from 2:00-3:00 pm
Suitable for Ages
8+
Contact:
315-314-6855
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
Cornell University
14853
Season
Summer, March – June
Days/Times
TBD
Contact:
315-314-6855
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
100 Hinds St., Tonawanda, NY
14150
Season
Summer, March - June
Days/Times
In school
Suitable for Ages
21-Aug
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
150 Hinds St, Tonawanda, NY
14150
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
Town of Amherst - Basketball
14051
Season
Summer, March-June
Contact:
716-580-3346
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
Town of Amherst - Track & Field
Season
Summer, March - June
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
Alexander Community Center, 275 Alexander Ave., Cheektowaga
14211
Season
Summer, March-June
Days/Times
Wednesdays 6:30-8:30
Suitable for Ages
All
Contact:
Morgan Miecznikowski (716)897-7205 or email at cheekarp@gmail.com
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
Lancaster Lanes, 4913 Transit Rd, Depew, NY
14043
Season
Winter, November - February
Days/Times
Saturdays @3:00pm
Suitable for Ages
All
Contact:
Morgan Miecznikowski (716)897-7205 or email at cheekarp@gmail.com
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
Cheektowaga Town Park Diamond #4, 2600 Harlem Rd., Cheektowaga, NY 14225
14225
Season
Fall, July - October
Days/Times
Mondays @6:00
Suitable for Ages
All
Contact:
Morgan Miecznikowski (716)897-7205 or email at cheekarp@gmail.com
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
Town of Cheektowaga - Swimming
Season
Summer, March – June
Contact:
716-580-3346
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
Alexander Community Center, 275 Alexander Ave., Cheektowaga
14211
Season
Summer, March - June
Days/Times
Tuesday 6:30-8:30
Suitable for Ages
All
Contact:
Morgan Miecznikowski (716)897-7205 or email at cheekarp@gmail.com
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
Troy High School
12180
Season
Summer, March-June
Days/Times
Wednesdays 7-9
Suitable for Ages
14+
Contact:
518-388-0790
Open/Closed for new registrants
Open
Description

This training club competes in both basketball and volleyball.

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.

Address
65 Siwanoy Blvd., Tuckahoe NY 10707
10707
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
65 Siwanoy Blvd., Tuckahoe NY
10707
Season
Winter, November – February
Days/Times
Various
Suitable for Ages
School Based
Contact:
845-765-2497
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
Lansingburgh Elementary
12182
Season
Winter, Summer, Fall
Days/Times
1-3x per week during the school year
Suitable for Ages
2-7 Years Old
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
250 Marcus Blvd, Hauppauge
11788
Season
Summer
Days/Times
during school hours
Suitable for Ages
6+
Contact:
631-254-1467
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