• About

    Find Your Local Program

    Special Olympics Indiana energizes athletes by organizing 10 dynamic Areas, each led by dedicated volunteers to support County Programs and host exciting regional competitions. Athletes thrive in vibrant community events, competing in various meets to earn their place in state-level championships.
    Find Your Community

    Our Initiatives

    Engage with athletes and volunteers across Indiana through our different Initiatives.

    About us

    Special Olympics Indiana engages and energizes athletes and volunteers throughout Indiana.

  • Competitions

    Next up, Fall Bowling!

    Bowling has grown into one of the most popular sports offered in our program. The State Bowling Tournament, held annually in late fall, brings together hundreds of athletes and Unified partners from across the state for two days of fun and competition in Indianapolis.
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    State Competitions & Beyond

    Special Olympics Indiana hosts a variety of state-level competitions year round and participates in a different national or global competition each year.

  • Sports

    Explore our Sports

    Join Special Olympics Indiana, where 19,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities compete year-round in over 20 sports, enhancing fitness, showcasing courage, and sharing joy. Our Unified Sports® program fosters teamwork and inclusion by uniting athletes with and without disabilities. Be a part of something extraordinary!
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    For Coaches

    Become a Special Olympics coach and drive athlete performance and well-being with exceptional training and support.

    For Athletes

    Our programs build skills, confidence, and relationships, creating a supportive community where inclusion thrives.

  • Volunteer

    Explore Volunteer Opportunities

    Whether you volunteer year-round, seasonally, or for just one event, you'll create unforgettable moments and make a significant impact. Support over 19,000 athletes to encourage their growth and foster meaningful connections.
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  • Special Events
  • Ways to Give

    Featured Fundraiser

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A MORE INCLUSIVE INDIANA

One Game At a Time

inclusivity is our game

Everyone Can Play

Special Olympics Indiana transforms lives through the power of sport — breaking down barriers and empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities. Join us in our mission to create inclusive communities with open hearts and minds across the Hoosier state and beyond!

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Our People IN ACTION

Join the Movement

Athletes

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19,000

Volunteers

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8,500

coaches

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870

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fulfillment and fun await

Become An Athlete

Join more than 19,000 athletes just like you to enjoy the fun and friendships you get from sports. Become part of a team and gain opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a movement that impacts lives for the better.

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Life-changing opportunities

Volunteer with Us

Volunteers are the backbone of Special Olympics Indiana! Our volunteers make a significant difference in the lives of others and experience life-changing fulfillment. No matter how often you participate, your contribution will be rewarding.

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Encourage Growth

Be Our Coach

Share your knowledge and help athletes meet their goals — both on and off the field. Promote a sense of sportsmanship and encourage your athletes’ fierce sense of competition and a desire to have fun with their friends. It’s an opportunity rewarded in smiles, hugs and gratitude.

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Athlete Spotlight

Melony

Salla

Starting as a shy, quiet, unsure seventh-grader when she joined Special Olympics Indiana, Melony has grown from athlete to leader to spokesperson to board member. Now, she leads the Benton County program as County Coordinator. Melony credits Special Olympics as a life-changing catalyst that has opened doors she never knew existed for her, providing opportunities to find her true potential.

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EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING STATEWIDE

Upcoming Events

Whether you live in Fort Wayne, Evansville, the heart of Indy or any of the 92 counties, there are always sports competitions, volunteer opportunities and fundraising events happening across the Hoosier state.

Find an event near you

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FALL GAMES

Throughout the fall, state tournaments are held at multiple locations in eight traditional and Unified sports: cornhole, distance run and walk, flag football, golf, equestrian, soccer, softball and volleyball.

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ATHLETE LEADERSHIP UNIVERSITY

Athlete Leadership University meets biannually on a college campus to offer a series of courses within seven tracks. Participants select a major — each of which lead to graduation after two to three years.

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STATE CONFERENCE

Designed for program leaders, athletes, volunteers, coaches and families, this event provides valuable training in sports and program management and outstanding participants are honored in multiple categories.

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