Training For Life

Special Olympics provides Sports Training and Competition programs year round to individuals with intellectual disabilities throughout the state of Massachusetts allowing them to live healthier lives in communities that are accepting of their abilities. Learn More

Real Sports Experience

We offer year round sports training and competition programs for athletes on the local, regional and state level. Athletes also can advance to the highest level of competition at the Special Olympics World Games. Get involved as an Athlete, Coach or Volunteer.

Transformative Education

Special Olympics provides a platform through sports to help change the attitudes and perceptions of youth towards peers with intellectual disabilities through programs such as Unified Sports, Project Unify, and the R- Word Campaign. Get involved as an Educator, School or Partner.

Sustaining Athlete Health

Though Sports is at our core, Special Olympics is the leading advocate for establishing better health programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Our Healthy Athletes programs provide health screenings for eyes, teeth, feet, nutrition, exercise and more. Get involved as a Health Professional.

Community Building & Fundraising

Special Olympics is located in every community. Since all programming is provided for free, support from the community is imperative. There are many ways to get involved from local fundraising, to facility usage and product donation. The Law Enforcement Torch Run program is a partnership with public safety agencies. Have some fun and join our fundraising efforts by Plunging, Rappelling or Running.

Programs

Sports Programs and Initiatives

- Traditional Sports
  Special Olympics first began with our traditional sports model and to this day the majority of Special Olympics athletes participate in this type of Special Olympics program. more
- Unified Sports^®
  Special Olympics Unified Sports brings together athletes with intellectual disabilities and athletes without intellectual disabilities (Unified partners) to train and compete on the same team. more
- Motor Activities Training Program (MATP)
  Motor Activities Training Program is a motor skills development initiative designed for persons with severe limitations who do not yet possess the physical skills necessary to participate in official Special Olympics sports. more
- Young Athletes™
  Young Athletes is a unique sport and play program for children with intellectual disabilities. The focus is on fun activities that are important to mental and physical growth. more
- Healthy Athletes^®
  The Healthy Athletes initiative is dedicated to providing health services and education to Special Olympics athletes, and changing the way health systems interact with people with intellectual disabilities. more
- Fundraising Programs
  Special Olympics Massachusetts has many unique opportunities for individuals, families or corporate groups to support the over 12,000 athletes and participants we serve in the state of Massachusetts. Make a direct donation that will help support a Special Olympics athlete, team or initiative. more
- Athlete Leadership Programs (ALPs)
  The mission of the Special Olympics Athlete Leadership Programs (ALPs) is to empower athletes to develop leadership skills and utilize their voices to assume meaningful leadership roles, influence change in the Special Olympics movement, and educate communities around the world that results in positive life changes. more

Events & Promotion

Events and Promotion

- Sporting Events
  Special Olympics Massachusetts offers an array of individualized and team sports year-round across the state of Massachusetts. Our sports programs within their seasons culminate at the state level with five championship tournaments. more
- Fundraising Events
  Special Olympics Massachusetts’ fundraising events take place year-round across the state. Through these events, Special Olympics Massachusetts is able to raise the necessary capital needed to provide year-round sports training and health-related programs to our athletes for free. more
- Special Promotions
  Special Olympics Massachusetts partners annually with corporate partners through cause promotions that offer special rates and deals to our constituent base while providing funds back to the program. more

Resources

Resources and Information

- Resources for Coaches & Local Programs
  Special Olympics provides coaches and programs with thorough, practical and informative tools and guides. The information provided assists with everything from sports rules, 8-10 week training guides, practice schedules, unique sport specific information and general coaches’ enrichment. more
- Resources for Families
  After our athletes, families are the most important group to the mission of Special Olympics Massachusetts. Family members serve as coaches, Unified partners and volunteers at our events, and participate in fundraisers. more
- E-Newsletters
  Stay up to date and informed about what’s happening at Special Olympics Massachusetts, by signing up for our monthly e-newsletters. more

About Us

About Special Olympics Massachusetts

- About Us
  Special Olympics Massachusetts is a leader in providing healthy lifestyles and healthcare-related programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Through year-round sports training and competition, and the increased exposure to quality healthcare screenings and professionals, individuals with intellectual disabilities are living healthy, vibrant lives by their association with Special Olympics. more
- Mission Statement
  To provide year-round sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic type sports for all children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, prepare for entry into school and community programs, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in the sharing of gifts... more

Training For Life

Real Sports Experience

Transformative Education

Sustaining Athlete Health

Community Building & Fundraising

Sports Programs and Initiatives

Traditional Sports

Unified Sports®

Motor Activities Training Program (MATP)

Young Athletes™

Healthy Athletes®

Fundraising Programs

Athlete Leadership Programs (ALPs)

Events and Promotion

Sporting Events

Fundraising Events

Special Promotions

Resources and Information

Resources for Coaches & Local Programs

Resources for Families

E-Newsletters

About Special Olympics Massachusetts

About Us

Mission Statement

Unified Sports^®

Healthy Athletes^®