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.
Sport: BocceHometown: Topeka With over 12 years in Special Olympics, Rylee has competed in basketball, volleyball, track & field, bowling, softball, and bocce. She is also deeply involved as an
Hometown: TopekaSport: Soccer Roman Jenkins has found confidence, connection, and purpose through Special Olympics—and now, he’s ready to take that journey to the national stage. During high school, Roman was
Hometown: TopekaSport: Soccer Randall “PRIMETIME” Dunn is proof that determination, heart, and belief in yourself can overcome anything. In his first year with Special Olympics, Randall has already experienced life-changing
Hometown: Bonner SpringsSport: Soccer Luis Picazo is in his second year participating in Special Olympics, where he continues to do what he loves and grow as both an athlete and
Hometown: HaysSport: Basketball Joseph “Joe” Reed of Hays, Kansas, brings energy, determination, and a sense of humor to everything he does—and that shines both on and off the court. Joe
Hometown: HaysSport: Basketball For Ethan Kuhlmann of Hays, Kansas, Special Olympics has opened the door to opportunities he never had growing up—and now, he’s making the most of every single
Hometown: HaysSport: Basketball Geoff Birzer of Hays, Kansas has been part of Special Olympics Kansas for nearly 30 years, competing in basketball, bowling, and flag football. Through sports, Geoff has
Hometown: LeawoodSport: Athletics Katie Horrell, from Leawood, has been a dedicated member of the Blue Valley Streaks Special Olympics team for nearly 10 years, competing in Athletics. Specializing in the
Hometown: Douglas CountySport: Flag Football Skyler McMillin, from Douglas County, has been involved in Special Olympics for 16 years, competing in a wide range of sports including powerlifting, flag football,
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