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    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.
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    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, State 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.

  • Athletes

    Become An Athlete

    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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    • GETTING STARTED

      Getting started is easy! The first step is to fill out the Athlete Interest Form. This will help us learn more about your interests.

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    • SPORTS OFFERED

      Join us and compete year-round in over 20 sports, enhancing fitness, showcasing courage, and sharing joy. Be a part of something extraordinary!

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    • NEW TO SPECIAL OLYMPICS

      Whether you're a beginner or not, we welcome athletes of all abilities to join and be part of an empowering and inclusive community.

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    • EXPLORE OUR COMPETITIONS

      From local tournaments to state championships, there are events for every level of ability. Each competition promotes sportsmanship, teamwork, and fun.

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  • 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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    • why volunteer

      Volunteers are the heartbeat of Special Olympics Indiana! Make a meaningful impact and be part of something transformative.

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    • become a coach

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

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    • Event day volunteer

      Volunteering on event day is easy and impactful! Take on roles like referee, scorekeeper, announcer, or awards presenter to make a difference in just a few hours.

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    • local volunteer opportunities

      Make a direct impact and foster a supportive environment by getting involved locally today!

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  • Special Events

    • Polar Plunge

      Be Bold, Get Cold! Show your support and make a splash this winter.

      Polar Plunge

    • Plane Pull Challenge

      The Plane Pull features the ultimate tug-of-war competition! Teams raise funds for the opportunity to test their strength by pulling an aircraft as fast as possible.

      Plane Pull

    • Law Enforcement Torch Run

      Officers and athletes rally together to support The Summer Games and raise funds for Special Olympics Indiana.

      Law Enforcement Torch Run

    • Charity Golf Classic

      This annual tradition unites our loyal supporters for an exclusive outing at one of Indiana’s top public golf courses!

      Charity Golf Classic

    • Breakfast With Champions

      Inspiring events highlighting the stories and impact of athletes, coaches, and volunteers in SOI programs.

      Breakfast With Champions

    • State Conference

      Featuring the Spirit of Special Olympics Awards, the annual Indiana State Conference provides training for program leaders, volunteers, and families.

      State Conference
  • Ways to Give

    Featured Fundraiser

    Polar Plunge
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    • donate now

      You can support Special Olympics in a variety of ways with a gift that makes an impact now.

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    • planned giving

      Consider including Special Olympics in your will or trust to create a lasting impact.

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    • become a sponsor

      With events ranging from local to global in scale, there is opportunity for sponsors of every size to support Special Olympics.

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    • contribute clothes

      Don’t need it? We’ll take it! Donate clothes at over 400 Special Olympics Indiana bins statewide.

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Find your local program

Special Olympics Indiana operates locally within county programs, which are led by volunteer management teams. Each county offers sports and activities based on athlete interest and coach availability. If you live in a county without a program, don’t worry. You can join a neighboring county.

Just click on your county in the map to find some basic information. Then visit the county page to learn even more. We hope you join us and start your journey toward fun, friendship and competition.

Activities Near You

Find everything you need to know to participate in events in your local Area and details about the sports offered.

County Selection

Areas

Special Olympics Indiana is divided into 10 geographic regions – known as Areas – within the Hoosier state. These Areas, led by teams of volunteers, offer Area-level competition and support for County Programs located within their regional boundaries.

County Programs

County Programs have a committee of volunteers responsible for making a year-round program of sports training and competition available to all eligible athletes within its boundaries. Though usually consisting of one county, some county programs may consist of two (2) or three (3) counties in rural areas or a portion of a county in urban areas. The County Coordinator is the person appointed to oversee the operation of a SO Indiana program.

Counties

Areas

Adams-Wells

Area 3

3 Sports Offered

County Coordinator: Coralee Bowley

[email protected]

Allen

Area 3

4 Sports Offered

County Coordinator: Donna Hazelett

[email protected]

Barth-Brwn-Jenn

Area 2

6 Sports Offered

County Coordinator: Ellen Norfrey

[email protected]

Benton

Area 4

5 Sports Offered

County Coordinator: Melony Salla

[email protected]

Blackford

Area 6

No County Program

Please select a neighboring county for program availability or contact Barb Michalos, Regional Manager – North.

Boone

Area 8

8 Sports Offered

County Coordinator: Terri Noffke

[email protected]

Carroll

Area 4

No County Program

Please select a neighboring county for program availability or contact Regional Manager – Central.

Cass

Area 5

9 Sports Offered

County Coordinator: Diann Sedam

[email protected]

Clark-Floyd

Area 2

9 Sports Offered

County Coordinator: Steve Binggeli

[email protected]

Clay

Area 7

No County Program

Please select a neighboring county for program availability or contact Francie Smith, Regional Manager – South.

Clinton

Area 4

8 Sports Offered

County Coordinator: Crissy Earl

[email protected]

Crawford

Area 2

No County Program

Please select a neighboring county for program availability or contact Francie Smith, Regional Manager – South.

Daviess

Area 7

0 Sports Offered

County Coordinator: Heather Elliott

[email protected]

Decatur

Area 9

10 Sports Offered

County Coordinator: Alyson Bridges

[email protected]

DeKalb

Area 3

6 Sports Offered

County Coordinator: Connie Allen

[email protected]

Delaware

Area 6

10 Sports Offered

County Coordinator: Barb Cox

[email protected]

Dubois

Area 10

6 Sports Offered

County Coordinator: Stephani Lane

[email protected]

East Allen

Area 3

3 Sports Offered

County Coordinator: Chriss Miller

[email protected]

Elkhart

Area 1

7 Sports Offered

County Coordinator: Shailyn Mathews

[email protected]

Fayette-Franklin

Area 9

4 Sports Offered

County Coordinator: Darla Henley

[email protected]

Fulton

Area 5

3 Sports Offered

County Coordinator: Bonita McPherson

[email protected]

Gibson

Area 10

6 Sports Offered

County Coordinator: Garie Belcher

[email protected]

Grant

Area 6

7 Sports Offered

County Coordinator: Diane Mitchell

[email protected]

Greene

Area 7

2 Sports Offered

County Coordinator: Summer Kerzan

[email protected]

Hamilton

Area 8

13 Sports Offered

County Coordinator: Scott Maymon

[email protected]

Hancock

Area 8

7 Sports Offered

County Coordinator: Gracie Beaudry

[email protected]

Harrison

Area 2

3 Sports Offered

County Coordinator: Laura Pfeiffer

[email protected]

Hendricks

Area 8

10 Sports Offered

County Coordinator: Scott Munroe

[email protected]

Henry

Area 6

5 Sports Offered

County Coordinator: Makayla Rains

[email protected]

Howard

Area 5

9 Sports Offered

County Coordinator: Nicole Irwin

[email protected]

Huntington

Area 3

5 Sports Offered

County Coordinator: Jordan Bieber

[email protected]

Jackson

Area 2

7 Sports Offered

County Coordinator: Heather Law

[email protected]

Jasper

Area 1

No County Program

Please select a neighboring county for program availability or contact Barb Michalos, Regional Manager – North.

Jay

Area 6

6 Sports Offered

County Coordinator: Heidi Bowman

[email protected]

Jefferson-Switz

Area 2

0 Sports Offered

County Coordinator: Laurel Wahl

[email protected]

Johnson

Area 8

10 Sports Offered

County Coordinator: Linda Boothe

[email protected]

Knox

Area 7

3 Sports Offered

County Coordinator: Rick Spaulding

[email protected]

Kosciusko

Area 5

7 Sports Offered

County Coordinator: Becky Walls

[email protected]

LaGrange

Area 3

No County Program

Please select a neighboring county for program availability or contact Barb Michalos, Regional Manager – North.

Lake

Area 1

10 Sports Offered

County Coordinator: Teresa Parker

[email protected]

LaPorte

Area 1

2 Sports Offered

County Coordinator: Becky Hardesty

[email protected]

Lawrence

Area 7

5 Sports Offered

County Coordinator: Alivia Crane

[email protected]

Madison

Area 6

11 Sports Offered

County Coordinator: Bob Helvering

[email protected]

Marion – East

Area 8

3 Sports Offered

County Coordinator: Peggy Williams

[email protected]

Marion-IPS

Area 8

4 Sports Offered

County Coordinator: Matt Mccomish

[email protected]

Marion – NE

Area 8

9 Sports Offered

County Coordinator: Steve Carver

[email protected]

Marion – South

Area 8

7 Sports Offered

County Coordinator: Brandi Cleary

[email protected]

Marion-WashTwp

Area 8

15 Sports Offered

County Coordinator: Pat Custer

[email protected]

Marion – West

Area 8

6 Sports Offered

County Coordinator: Rita Bianchi

[email protected]

Marsh-Starke

Area 1

8 Sports Offered

County Coordinator: Jacquelyn Ziaja

[email protected]

Martin

Area 7

No County Program

Please select a neighboring county for program availability or contact Francie Smith, Regional Manager – South.

Miami

Area 5

0 Sports Offered

County Coordinator: Samantha Strasburger

[email protected]

Monroe

Area 7

11 Sports Offered

County Coordinator: Denise Brown

[email protected]

Mont. Parke

Area 4

9 Sports Offered

County Coordinator: Michelle Goodin

[email protected]

Morgan

Area 8

5 Sports Offered

County Coordinator: Kellie Fuller

[email protected]

Newton

Area 1

No County Program

Please select a neighboring county for program availability or contact Barb Michalos, Regional Manager – North.

Noble

Area 3

5 Sports Offered

County Coordinator: Laura Pepple

[email protected]

Orange

Area 2

No County Program

Please select a neighboring county for program availability or contact Francie Smith, Regional Manager – South.

Owen

Area 7

No County Program

Please select a neighboring county for program availability or contact Francie Smith, Regional Manager – South.

Perry

Area 10

6 Sports Offered

County Coordinator: Vicky Lutgring

[email protected]

Pike

Area 10

No County Program

Please select a neighboring county for program availability or contact Francie Smith, Regional Manager – South.

Porter

Area 1

12 Sports Offered

County Coordinator: Terri Handle

[email protected]

Posey

Area 10

6 Sports Offered

County Coordinator: Jacquelyn Maier

[email protected]

Pulaski

Area 5

No County Program

Please select a neighboring county for program availability or contact Barb Michalos, Regional Manager – North.

Putnam

Area 4

10 Sports Offered

County Coordinator: Mary Lee Rippy

[email protected]

Randolph

Area 6

4 Sports Offered

County Coordinator: Glen Boehm

[email protected]

Ripley-Ohio-Dear

Area 9

15 Sports Offered

County Coordinator: Greg Townsend

[email protected]

Rush

Area 9

No County Program

Please select a neighboring county for program availability or contact Regional Manager – Central.

Scott

Area 2

0 Sports Offered

County Coordinator: Leah Anne Becker

[email protected]

Shelby

Area 9

9 Sports Offered

County Coordinator: Abigail Shuck

[email protected]

Spencer

Area 10

No County Program

Please select a neighboring county for program availability or contact Francie Smith, Regional Manager – South.

St. Joseph

Area 1

12 Sports Offered

County Coordinator: Jennifer Brown

[email protected]

Steuben

Area 3

3 Sports Offered

County Coordinator: Dawn Knisely

[email protected]

Sullivan

Area 7

No County Program

Please select a neighboring county for program availability or contact Francie Smith, Regional Manager – South.

Tippecanoe

Area 4

14 Sports Offered

County Coordinator: Jennifer Chalmers

[email protected]

Tipton

Area 5

No County Program

Please select a neighboring county for program availability or contact Barb Michalos, Regional Manager – North.

Union

Area 9

No County Program

Please select a neighboring county for program availability or contact Regional Manager – Central.

Vanderburgh

Area 10

7 Sports Offered

County Coordinator: TerriSue Morris

[email protected]

Vermillion

Area 4

No County Program

Please select a neighboring county for program availability or contact Regional Manager – Central.

Vigo

Area 7

8 Sports Offered

County Coordinator: Jodi Moan

[email protected]

Wabash

Area 5

5 Sports Offered

County Coordinator: John Pionke

[email protected]

Warren-Fountain

Area 4

1 Sports Offered

County Coordinator: Elvin (Lane) Swanson

[email protected]

Warrick

Area 10

7 Sports Offered

County Coordinator: Debbie Boyer

[email protected]

Washington

Area 2

7 Sports Offered

County Coordinator: Ray Owen

[email protected]

Wayne

Area 9

6 Sports Offered

County Coordinator: Lonnie Snow

[email protected]

White

Area 4

6 Sports Offered

County Coordinator: Kevin Anderson

[email protected]

Whitley

Area 3

No County Program

Please select a neighboring county for program availability or contact Barb Michalos, Regional Manager – North.

Area 1

Area Coordinator: First Last

[email protected]

Area 2

Area Coordinator: Ella Boyd

[email protected]

Area 3

Area Coordinator: Carol Fike

[email protected]

Area 4

Area Coordinator: Ken Melvin

[email protected]

Area 5

Area Coordinator: Michelle Jones

[email protected]

Area 6

Area Coordinator: Ashley Russell

[email protected]

Area 7

Area Coordinator: Anita Bean

[email protected]

Area 8

Area Coordinator: Jenny Hirt

[email protected]

Area 9

Area Coordinator: Heather Sterwerf

[email protected]

Area 10

Area Coordinator: Connie King

[email protected]