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Showcase talents. Build skills. Develop character traits. Change stereotypes about people with intellectual abilities. These are just some of the opportunities provided by Special Olympics New York, through training and competition in 23 Olympic-style sports.
Participation is free to registered athletes. We cover the costs of insurance, facilities, equipment, uniforms, awards, housing and meals at events, and more. Special Olympics New York rules support the widest range of abilities possible, giving all athletes a level playing field and a reasonable chance to win.
Showcase talents. Build skills. Develop character traits. Change stereotypes about people with intellectual abilities. These are just some of the opportunities provided by Special Olympics New York, through training and competition in 23 Olympic-style sports.
Participation is free to registered athletes. We cover the costs of insurance, facilities, equipment, uniforms, awards, housing and meals at events, and more. Special Olympics New York rules support the widest range of abilities possible, giving all athletes a level playing field and a reasonable chance to win.
Number of Athletes Statewide: 4,324
Summer: March through May, with State Summer Games in June
Governing Body: USA Swimming
Note: Aquatics coaches have specialized training and extensive experience
Number of Athletes Statewide: 49,214
Summer: March through May, with State Summer Games in June
Governing Body: USA Track & Field
Number of Athletes Statewide: 45,238
Summer: March through May, with State Summer Games in June
Governing Body: National Federation of State High School Associations
Number of Athletes Statewide: 5,423
Fall: July through September, with State Fall Games in October
Governing Body: World Bocce Association
Number of Athletes Statewide: 32,419
Fall: July through September, with State Fall Games in October
Governing Body: USA Bowling
Summer: March through May, with State Summer Games in June
Governing Body: USA Bowling
Fall: July through September, with State Fall Games in October
Number of Athletes Statewide: 189
Fall: July through September, with State Fall Games in October
Governing Body: USA Cycling
Number of Athletes Statewide: 189
Fall: July through September, with State Fall Games in October
Governing Body: United States Equestrian Team
Note: Equestrian coaches have specialized training and extensive experience
Number of Athletes Statewide: 30,070
Winter: November through January, with State Winter Games in February
Number of Athletes Statewide: 3,202
Fall: July through September, with State Fall Games in October
Governing Body: United States Golf Association
Number of Athletes Statewide: 748
Summer: March through May, with State Summer Games in June
Governing Body: USA Gymnastics
Note: Gymnastics coaches have specialized training and extensive experience
Number of Athletes Statewide: 229
Summer: March through May, with State Summer Games in June
Governing Body: USA Powerlifting
Note: Powerlifting coaches have specialized training and extensive experience
Number of Athletes Statewide: 41
Winter: November through January, with State Winter Games in February
Governing Body: United States Figure Skating Association
Fall: July through September, with State Fall Games in October
Governing Body: USA Roller Skating
Number of Athletes Statewide: 28
Winter: November through January, with State Winter Games in February
Governing Body: USA Speedskating
Number of Athletes Statewide: 177
Winter: November through January, with State Winter Games in February
Governing Body: United States Ski Association
Note: Alpine skiing coaches have specialized training and extensive experience
Number of Athletes Statewide: 1,698
Winter: November through January, with State Winter Games in February
Number of Athletes Statewide: 12
Winter: November through January, with State Winter Games in February
Number of Athletes Statewide: 304
Winter: November through January, with State Winter Games in February
Number of Athletes Statewide: 29,674
Fall: July through September, with State Fall Games in October
Governing Body: USA Soccer
Number of Athletes Statewide: 20,024
Fall: July through September, with State Fall Games in October
Governing Body: Amateur Softball Association
Number of Athletes Statewide: 9,820
Summer: March through May, with State Summer Games in June
Number of Athletes Statewide: 26,495
Summer: March through May, with State Summer Games in June
Governing Body: USA Volleyball