This program provides free health screenings to registered SOKS athletes at competition venues and at selected stand alone events. Learn more!
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.
The health education resources and tools found on this page are geared towards Special Olympics athletes and other people with intellectual disabilities.
Athletes might receive referrals for follow-up care from any of the Healthy Athletes screenings, and Special Olympics Kansas is committed to assisting them find the services and resources that they require when they return to their local communities.
Special Olympics Health Messengers are athletes who are trained to serve as health and wellness leaders, educators, advocates and role models. They are leading their teams, families, friends and communities to pursue healthy lifestyles.
2024 State Golf Tournament Experience the excitement of the 2024 State Golf Tournament hosted by Special Olympics Kansas! Mark your calendars for October 4th, 2024, as athletes from across the state tee off at Sierra Hills Golf Course in Wichita, KS, from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM for this highly anticipated event. Join us for […]
Special Olympics Kansas 2024 State Softball Competition Welcome to the Special Olympics Kansas 2024 State Softball Competition! We are excited to invite you to join us for this two-day event filled with incredible athletic performances, community spirit, and volunteer opportunities. This year's competitions will take place on October 5-6, 2024, in Wichita, KS, promising a […]
The Special Smiles discipline of Healthy Athletes helps athletes optimize their oral health. For many individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ID) dental care is not often a priority and can take a back seat to more pressing dental issues. The goal of Special Smiles is to: Increase access to dental care for Special Olympics athletes, as […]
Join us for the 2024 Unified Basketball Match Day, happening on October 19th at Topeka West High School and Shawnee Mission South High School! This exciting event will take place from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, bringing together athletes with and without intellectual disabilities to compete in basketball, showing inclusion, teamwork, and fun. Unified Sports® […]
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Join us on October 26th, for the 2024 Young Athletes Fest at Gardner Edgerton High School in Gardner, KS! This event is designed to celebrate athleticism, inclusion, and the potential of the next generation of athletes, welcoming children ages 2-11 for a fun-filled day of fitness and sports activities. The event is divided into two […]
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Contact Chris Burt at burtc@soks.org or 913-600-2240 for more information on how to get involved. Become a sponsor of the event.
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