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 athlete Casey Hostetler placed 2nd in the 2023 Special Olympics North America (SONA) Tennis and Pickleball Championship. Tennis Championships were held at Van der Meer Shipyard Tennis Resort. The event was held October 12-14, 2023.
Nearly 140 athletes and Unified partners representing 14 Special Olympics Programs from across the US and Caribbean competed in the 2023 SONA Tennis and Pickleball Championship.
Hostetler plays level five tennis, level six being the highest.
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.
