NEW
Use this banner to inform your users of something important.
Donate
Join Our Community
What We Do
Our purpose
Everyone deserves to feel valued, respected, and supported. That's why we made it our mission to build a community where individuals with and without disabilities can showcase their skills, nurture social connections, and live their best lives.
Explore What We Do
Our Programs
From competitive and recreational opportunities in 23 sports to leadership training, we offer something for every age, interest and ability all year-round.
Transformative Sports
→
Inclusive Schools
→
Leadership Development
→
Community Led Fundraising
→
Health and Fitness
→
Our People
Board & Staff
→
Corporate Sponsors
→
Careers & Internships
→
We're on a mission to make Massachusetts more inclusive.
Join us.
Play Sports
See What Sports Are Recruiting Near You
Join for a season or just the afternoon. New opportunities are added monthly.
Explore Current Sports Offerings
Ways to Play
From dance clubs to sports training and competition in 23 sports, we offer something for every age, interest and ability all year-round.
View All Sports Opportunities
→
Competitive Sports
→
Young Athletes
→
Recreational Sports
→
Athlete Leadership
→
Athlete Resources
League Dashboard
→
Health and Fitness
→
Photos
→
Athlete Stories
→
We're on a mission to make Massachusetts more inclusive.
Join us.
Volunteer
Volunteer at an Event Near You
Whether you join for an afternoon or a season, your support transforms lives and helps create a more inclusive Massachusetts.
See Open Opportunities
Ways to Volunteer
From being a coach on the field to a fan in the stands, there are limitless way you can help transform the lives of over 14,000 athletes across the state.
View All Ways To Volunteer
→
Single Day Volunteer
→
Become a Fundraiser
→
Become a Coach
→
Become a Unified Partner
→
Coach A Local Team
Your role as a coach goes beyond teaching sports skills, you will become a mentor, cheerleader, and most importantly a friend.
Learn how you can change lives
→
Coach a local team
→
We're on a mission to make Massachusetts more inclusive.
Join us.
Ways To Give
Join A Fundraiser
Near You
From plunging to rappelling to everything in-between - there’s limitless ways to help raise funds that help us create life-changing opportunities for athletes with intellectual disabilities.
Find An Event Near You
Ways To Give
Help us get one more athlete onto the playing field by lending us your support.
Donate
→
Corporate Giving
→
Join A Fundraiser or Create Your Own
→
F E A T U R E D E V E N T
2025 Polar Plunge
Brrrave the cold and take the plunge to support more than 16,000 participants of all abilities in sports training and competitions.
All are invited to participate in the Plunge, including individuals, friends and families, and teams representing schools, businesses, organizations, and clubs.
View Full Details
→
We're on a mission to make Massachusetts more inclusive.
Join us.
Link
Events
Events Calendar
Whether you live in the Berkshires, on the Cape, or in the heart of Boston, there are always sports and fundraising events happening across the Commonwealth.
View All Events
Annual Events
Summer Games
→
Tournament of Champions
→
Polar Plunge
→
Hall of Fame
→
Xtra Mile
→
Law Enforcement Torch Run
→
View All Annual Events
→
F E A T U R E D E V E N T
2025 Polar Plunge
Brrrave the cold and take the plunge to support more than 16,000 participants of all abilities in sports training and competitions.
All are invited to participate in the Plunge, including individuals, friends and families, and teams representing schools, businesses, organizations, and clubs.
Learn More
→
We're on a mission to make Massachusetts more inclusive.
Join us.
Stories
Contact Us
What We Do
Explore What We Do
Our Programs
Transformative Sports
Inclusive Schools
Leadership Development
Community Led Fundraising
Health & Fitness
Board & Staff
Corporate Sponsorships
Careers & Internships
Play Sports
Explore Current Sports Offerings
View All Sports Opportunities
Competitive Sports
Young Athlete
Recreational Sports
Athlete Leadership
Athlete Resources
Sport Leagues
Health & Fitness
Photos
Athlete Stories
Volunteer
Volunteer at an Event Near You
View All Ways to Volunteer
Single Day Volunteer
Become a Fundraiser
Become a Coach
Become a Unified Partner
Ways To Give
Join a Fundraiser Near You
Donate
Corporate Giving
Join A Fundraiser or Create Your Own
Events
Events Calendar
Summer Games
Polar Plunge
Hall of Fame
Xtra Mile
Law Enforcement Torch Run
View All Annual Events
Stories
Contact Us
Donate
Join Our Community
Overview
Resources
Forms & Waivers
Medical Form
→
Medical Form (in Spanish)
→
Medical Form (in Portugese)
→
Class A Form - 17 Years or Younger
→
Class A Form - 18 Years or Older
→
Communicable Disease Waiver
→
General Resources & Guidelines
General Orientation
→
Athlete Code of Conduct
→
Family Code of Conduct
→
General Rules Summary
→
For Volunteers & Supporters
Tip-A-Cop Handbook
→
College Club Starter Guide
→
For Coaches
Becoming A Certified Special Olympics Coach
→
Coach Code of Conduct
→
Online Resources For Coaches
→
Coaches Portal
→
First Aid for Seizures
→
Uniforms & Identity Guidelines
Team Uniform Guidelines
→
Local Program Team Uniform Guide
→
Logos For Uniforms
→
Program Merchandise Guide
→
Identity Guidelines
→
Media & Branding
Tips When Speaking To Local Media
→
Press Release Template
→
Design Templates
→
Event Flyer
→
Program Flyer Outlining Seasons
→
Business Cards
→
Special Olympics International Marketing and Communications Resources
→
Join Our Community
We'll send you the latest information about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, athlete success stories and more!
Join the movement
%20logo%20sm.svg)
