Special Olympics Kansas offer year-round training and athletic competition in 20 Olympic-type sports to children and adults with Intellectual Disabilities.
Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® is an opportunity for schools to intentionally promote meaningful social inclusion.
Staying fit is more than participating in sports. It’s a lifestyle. Learn more about our programming to support an active lifestyle for all of our athletes.
Each year Special Olympics Kansas recognizes outstanding athletes and individuals who contribute to the organization.
Special Olympics Athlete Leadership Programs (ALP’s) allow athletes to explore opportunities in roles previously considered “non-traditional”.
Innovative sport and play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities, ages 2-7, designed to introduce them to the world of Special Olympics.
Wash for a Cause with Club Car Wash October 3–5, 2025 (Friday–Sunday)All day, open to closeAll Kansas Club Car Wash locations Get your car shining and support a great cause during Wash for a Cause Weekend with Club Car Wash! From October 3–5, every $5 MVP Wash purchased at any Kansas location will benefit Special […]
KC Metro Unified Basketball Match DayDate: Saturday, October 11, 2025Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PMLocation: Bonner Springs High School (100 McDanield St, Bonner Springs, KS 66012) Join us for the Metro Unified Basketball Match Day, where Unified Champion Schools from across the region will come together for a day of exciting competition. This event is […]
Topgolf Tip-A-Cop – Overland Park Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PMLocation: Topgolf Overland Park (10611 Nall Ave, Overland Park, KS 66207)Event Contacts: Ryan Warren (warrenr@soks.org) Tee up for a cause! Join local law enforcement officers at Topgolf Overland Park for a fun and impactful evening at Tip-A-Cop, benefiting Special Olympics Kansas. […]
Metro Unified Basketball Tournament Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PMLocation: Gardner Edgerton High School425 Waverly Rd, Gardner, KS 66030Event Contact: Caroline Meyers (meyersc@soks.org)Volunteer Sign-Up: https://givepul.se/1cb8wt The competition is heating up! Join us for the Metro Unified Basketball Tournament, where student-athletes with and without intellectual disabilities from across the Metro region will […]
KC Metro Regional Volleyball TournamentHOA Volleyball – 548 S Coy St, Kansas City, KSSunday, October 19, 20259:00 AM – 1:00 PM Join us for an action-packed morning at the KC Metro Regional Volleyball Tournament, where Special Olympics Kansas athletes will bring the energy, teamwork, and competitive spirit to the court. Hosted at HOA Volleyball in […]
KC Metro Regional Cornhole Competition Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PMLocation: Heart of America Volleyball548 Coy St, Kansas City, KS 66105Event Contact: Tim Rehder (rehdert@soks.org) The bags will fly at the Metro Regional Cornhole Competition! Following the morning volleyball tournament, the courts at Heart of America Volleyball will be transformed for […]
KC Metro Inclusive Youth Leadership Summit Date: Monday, October 20, 2025Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PMLocation: College Basketball Experience1401 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64106Event Contact: Caitlin Pierce (piercec@soks.org) The Special Olympics Kansas Inclusive Youth Leadership Summit is back and bigger than ever! This one-day event brings together middle and high school students with and […]
State Volleyball Championship Get ready for an action-packed day at the 2025 State Volleyball Championship, where Special Olympics Kansas athletes will bump, set, and spike their way to victory! 📅 Friday, November 7, 2025 🕘 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM 📍 Okun Fieldhouse (20200 Johnson Dr, Shawnee, KS 66218) Come cheer on teams from across […]
Celebrate Inclusion at the 3rd Annual Victory Gala Join us for an unforgettable evening at the 3rd Annual Victory Gala, hosted by Special Olympics Kansas. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Embassy Suites & Olathe Conference Center this signature event brings together community leaders, supporters, and athletes to honor the spirit of inclusion and achievement. […]
Dutch Luv DayDate: Saturday, February 14, 2026Time: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PMLocation: Various Dutch Bros Coffee locations in the Kansas City area (specific locations will be announced closer to the date) Join us for Dutch Luv Day, an annual initiative by Dutch Bros Coffee where $1 from every drink sold at participating locations is donated […]
Midnight Run – Benefiting Special Olympics KansasDate: Saturday, July 25, 2026Time: 11:59 PM – 2:00 AMLocation: 10601 Lee Blvd, Leawood, KS 66211Hosted by: Leawood Police Department & Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) Join us for a one-of-a-kind nighttime race! The Midnight Run features both a 5K and 10K, giving runners of all levels the chance […]
Prairie Village PD Golf Tournament – Benefiting Special Olympics KansasDate: Monday, July 27, 2026Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PMLocation: Sycamore Ridge Golf Club, 21731 Clubhouse Dr, Spring Hill, KS 66083Hosted by: Prairie Village Police Department & Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) Hit the greens for a great cause at the Prairie Village PD Golf Tournament! […]
