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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
Nazareth Lutheran Church, 265 Skillen St., Buffalo, NY
14207
Season
Winter, November - February
Days/Times
Thursdays @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
Dingens Park, 701 Dingens St., Cheektowaga, NY 14206
14206
Season
Fall, June – October
Days/Times
Thursdays @6:30-8:30pm
Suitable for Ages
All
Contact:
716-580-3346
Open/Closed for new registrants
Open
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
Dingens Park, 701 Dingens St., Cheektowaga, NY 14206
14206
Season
Fall, June - October
Days/Times
Wednesdays @6:30-8:30pm
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
Hi-Way Bowl, Canastota
13032
Season
Summer, March - June
Days/Times
Saturdays at 10:00 am
Suitable for Ages
8+
Contact:
315-314-6847
Open/Closed for new registrants
Open
Description

Ten-pin Bowling commonly called "Bowling" in the US, is a competitive sport in which a player (the "bowler") rolls a bowling ball down a wooden or synthetic lane with the objective of scoring points by knocking down as many pins as possible. Bowling is considered to be among the most popular sport in the Special Olympics. It is a particularly beneficial sport to people with intellectual disabilities, irrespective of their age or sports abilities, since it ensures physical exercise and at the same time participation and social integration.

Address
Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School
12027
Season
Summer
Days/Times
School Days
Suitable for Ages
15yrs-22yrs
Contact:
518-388-0790
Open/Closed for new registrants
Closed
Description

We are a basketball club that runs year round. We have an awesome group both athletes and parents. We meet every Monday night for an hour and 15 minutes.

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
Fauth Assembly
25 Gulf Club
Poughkeepsie, NY
12601
Season
year round
Days/Times
Monday night 645 to 800pm
Suitable for Ages
all ages 12-50 currently
Contact:
Dawnmarie Nasi/ dawnmfive@gmail.com
Open/Closed for new registrants
Open