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Sports Offered

Through participation in 300 local competitions and six program championships, over 15,000 Special Olympics athletes from Florida have ample opportunity to practice and hone their skills. With 20 different sports being offered year-round, we've got something for everyone!

Training
County Games
Area Games
State Competition
 
Athletics            
Bocce            
Cycling            
Tennis            
Soccer            
Volleyball              
Equestrian              
Aquatics              
Golf                
Bowling              
Gymnastics                    
Powerlifting              
Softball              
Basketball
             

For sports rules, rules updates, coaching guides and more, visit Special Olympics' (Inc.) Coaching Guides page.  

NOTE: Special Olympics Florida is currently using the January, 2009 Sports Rules. If you are in possession of Sports Rules older than the January, 2009 editions, please discontinue using them immediately.

 

In The News

 

  • Our very own KENYATTA JOHNSON is heading to magnificent Athens Greece to participate in the World Summer Games! Click here for more information including broadcast dates from ESPN.

  • NEW RULES: ALL athletes MUST have an active/updated physical before Area Games when playing any sport. If the athlete's physical is not up to date they will NOT be permitted to travel.

  • ATHLETE OF THE YEAR - Malcom Harris Gowdie has been chosen!

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