Special Olympics Unified Sports brings together athletes with and without intellectual disabilities to train and compete on the same team. Unified partners improve their physical fitness, sharpen their skills and learn acceptance and inclusion while participating in sports alongside their peers with intellectual disabilities. A primary goal of Unified Sports is to equalize the ability level of Special Olympics athletes with their partners and to promote inclusion through team practice and competition.
All Unified Partners are required to complete a Class A volunteer form. Individuals over the age of 18 are required to provide their social security number as they are CORI and background checked to ensure the safety and well-being of Special Olympics athletes. Individuals under 18 are required to have two non-family members write recommendations on their behalf.
people worldwide take part in Unified sports
of family members in the United States report that athletes improved their self-esteem after participating in Unified Sports
of Unified Sports teammates without intellectual disabilities report increased understanding of people with intellectual disabilities
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On Nov. 20th, we celebrated our top 2025 Bio-Ball fundraisers at TD Garden!
Athletes delivered an amazing performance at the annual Flag Football State Tournament held at Gillette Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8th.
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Team Massachusetts is officially set for the 2026 USA Games! Athletes, coaches & Unified partners from across the state are ready to represent MA in Minnesota. Meet the full delegation and get inspired!
Couldn’t find what you were looking for? write to us at Ops@SpecialOlympicsMA.org
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