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: BowlingHometown: Olathe Theodore “Trey” Lockwood is set to represent Team Kansas in bowling at the upcoming USA Games—bringing with him over two decades of dedication, growth, and passion for
Hometown: MarysvilleSport: Golf Courtney Henry is bringing experience, determination, and heart to Team Kansas as a golf athlete at the 2026 USA Games. Courtney has been involved in Special Olympics
Hometown: TopekaSport: Flag Football Harley is a seasoned Special Olympics athlete whose journey spans more than 15 years of competition, growth, and achievement. Competing in flag football at the 2026
Hometown: PittsburgSport: Flag Football Gary is a dedicated Special Olympics Kansas athlete who has been building his skills, confidence, and competitive spirit for over five years. Born on September 23,
Hometown: BasehorSport: Flag Football Rickey has spent a lifetime building confidence, friendships, and a love for sport through Special Olympics. Having been involved for 33 years, Rickey has grown up
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
In June, Team Kansas will represent our state at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games — competing against thousands of athletes from across the country. For many, it’s the biggest moment of their athletic career.
But here’s the reality: getting our team to Minnesota doesn’t happen without serious community support. Travel, uniforms, equipment, meals, and competition fees add up fast. Every dollar raised goes directly toward making sure our athletes can focus on one thing — competing their hearts out.
