Special Olympics

Our STRIDE Program loves participating in Kentucky's Special Olympics. When we began in Special Olympics 25 years ago, we had 8 Special Olympics athletes. Now we have 71. From barely having enough to field one team, we now have 14 teams participating in team competitions as well as individual sports like bowling & bocce ball. Here is some highlights of each sport. Scroll down for more information on Special Olympics of Kentucky as well as a link to the athlete medical form required to compete.

Basketball

Basketball season begins in December and goes through State Games in March. We currently have two B teams, a 1A team, & a 2A team. We compete in a Regional Tournament in February and also play several other area teams.

Bocce Ball

Bocce Ball is a fun sport that combines aspects of bowling and horseshoes. We have unified (two Special Olympics athletes) and unified teams (a Special Olympics athlete & a community partner/family member). Bocce runs late March through State Games in early June.

Soccer

Special Olympics soccer is 7 v 7 (including the goalie). We currently have a B team and a 2A team. Soccer season runs late March through State Games in early June.

Softball

Special Olympics softball is played with 10 players on the field. The B & 1A levels are coach pitch and the 2A & 3A are athlete pitch. We currently have 2 B teams, one 1A, & 1 2A team. The season begins in June with a regional tournament in August and State Games in September.

Bowling

Bowling begins in Late August/early September. Special Olympics offers singles, doubles (two Special Olympics athletes) and unified teams (a Special Olympics athlete & a community partner/family member). Regional Bowling Tournaments are in October and State Games are in December. Bowlers are divisioned based on scores.

Flag Football

Flag Football is played 5 v 5. We currently have two B teams, one 1A team, and a 2A team. Football season is September through State Games in early November.

Fitness Training

Fitness Training is a new endeavor for Special Olympics and our program. We work on fitness activities including weight lifting, sled push/pull, exercise bikes, & more! We currently hold sessions on Wednesday evenings at S3 Athletics in Winchester. We are hoping for competitions to be created for the athletes.

Athlete Spotlight

Our STRIDE Program loves participating in Kentucky's Special Olympics. When we began in Special Olympics 25 years ago, we had 8 Special Olympics athletes. Now we have 71. From barely having enough to field one team, we now have 14 teams participating in team competitions as well as individual sports like bowling & bocce ball. Here is some highlights of each sport. Scroll down for more information on Special Olympics of Kentucky as well as a link to the athlete medical form required to compete.