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.
Hometown: PittsburgSport: Bocce Scott Ball has been part of Special Olympics for an incredible 35 years, and the experience has truly shaped his life. Through sports, Scott has discovered a
Hometown: McPhersonSport: Powerlifting Seth Spainhour has been involved with Special Olympics for nearly 10 years, dedicating himself to the sport of powerlifting. Through Special Olympics, Seth has built a more
Sport: Track & FieldHometown: Manhattan, Kansas Luke Pratt has been part of Special Olympics Kansas for more than 10 years, building a lifelong love for competition, teamwork, and staying active.
More than 250 Special Olympics athletes, organization leaders, Unified Sports® partners, and family members from across the United States and the District of Columbia will unite in Washington, D.C., February
Hometown: TopekaSport: Soccer Gentry Scheid has been part of Special Olympics Kansas for about three years, and his story is one of perseverance, teamwork, and a genuine love for sports.
Hometown: MissionSport: Cornhole A Special Olympics athlete for the past four years, Justin has competed in basketball, bowling, bocce, and softball, and remains actively involved beyond competition as a member
Hometown: PittsburgSport: Powerlifting Hope Baker is headed to the Special Olympics USA Games this year, and she’s bringing strength, heart, and confidence with her. A Special Olympics athlete for more
Hometown: LawrenceSport: Flag Football Colin Hughes is headed to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota—fulfilling a dream more than two decades in the making. Colin has been a
Hometown: TopekaSport: Golf Tyler Tolleson of Topeka, Kansas, is heading to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games with determination, heart, and a deep love for competition. A Special Olympics athlete
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