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.
Special Olympics Kansas will be hosting the Kansas City Metro Regional Bocce on May 4, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event will be held at Black Bob Park in Olathe, KS. Registration for Regional Bocce will go out after state basketball on March 23, 2024. If you or anyone you know may […]
Special Olympics Kansas will be hosting the Kansas City Metro Regional Soccer competition on May 5, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Black Bob Park in Olathe, KS. If you or someone you know might be interested in volunteering for this event, please visit here. For any questions about this event, please message […]
Special Olympics Kansas will be hosting the Kansas City Metro Regional Cycling competition on May 6, 2024 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Blue Valley Recreation Sports Complex. If you or someone you know may be interested in volunteering for this event, please visit here.
This upcoming month each Chicken N Pickle location will host a Power Pickleball clinic with the Brungardt Brothers, where all proceeds raised from ticket sales will be donated to Special Olympics. Power Pickleball: Play Fast, Strong, and Injury-Free is a clinic designed for players of all fitness and skill levels, from beginners to advanced. It […]
The Special Olympics Kansas will be hosting the Chad W. Oehme Memorial Fishing Tournament on September 21, 2024! Check-in for this event will begin at 8:30 a.m., Fishing will occur between 9 a.m. - 11 a.m., and the awards for this event will be given out at 11 a.m. Athletes will need to have their […]
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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.
Register here for the One Team Charity Golf Tournament Registration at 7:00 am.Shotgun start at 8:00 am.Lunch will be served after the tournament. You can expect a tournament fit for a national championship with great gifts, food, contests, a silent auction and other enhancements. The One Team Charity Golf Tournament is perfect for a business […]
Register here for the One Team Charity Golf Tournament Registration at 7:00 am.Shotgun start at 8:00 am.Lunch will be served after the tournament. You can expect a tournament fit for a national championship with great gifts, food, contests, a silent auction and other enhancements. The One Team Charity Golf Tournament is perfect for a business […]
2025 Kansas City Polar Plunge Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025 Location: Lake Olathe Swim Beach, 445 S. Ward Cliff Dr., Olathe, KS 66061 Event Schedule: 9:00 a.m. - Registration opens 10:00 a.m. - Polar Strut 5k 11:00 a.m. - Opening Ceremony 11:10 a.m. - Costume Contest 11:30 a.m. - Polar Plunge Dive into an exhilarating […]
THIS EVENT IS CANCELED. Date: Saturday, May 24, 2025Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PMLocation: Two Trails Park, 1000 N Ridgeview Rd, Olathe, KS 66061Event Type: Regional Sports, ClinicContact: Chris Burt | burtc@soks.org Get ready for a fun-filled morning of learning, playing, and competing at the KC Metro Pickleball Clinic & Tournament on Saturday, May 24, […]
2026 Kansas City Polar Plunge February 28, 2026 • Arrival 9:00 a.m.Shawnee Mission Park Lake Beach – Shawnee, KS Why Plunge? Get ready to make a splash for a cause at the coolest pool party of the year! Join hundreds of plungers as they brave the cold waters of Shawnee Mission Park Lake to support […]
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