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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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  • 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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Unified Bowling School Registration Form

Use this form to submit your school’s intent to participate in the 2020 Champions Together Unified Bowling State Championship on Saturday, March 21, 2020. The tournament will be held at Western Bowling Center in Indianapolis from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET.

Participating schools will assemble a roster made up of a minimum of 15 members, to include at least 6 Unified athletes (students who receive special education services or individuals who participate in a local Special Olympics program) and at least 6 Unified student partners (students without intellectual disabilities).

Rosters made up entirely of currently enrolled students will enter the High School Division below; schools partnering with local Special Olympics programs and using athletes who are not students will enter into the Open Division instead.There is no maximum roster size.

From its final roster, each school will then designate a team to compete in each of the following groups (a total of 3 teams per school, with at least 5 members each):

  • Boys’ Division (at least 2 male Athletes and at least 2 male Partners)
  • Girls’ Division (at least 2 female Athletes and at least 2 female Partners)
  • Co-Ed Division (at least 2 Athletes and at least 2 Partners, with at least 2 team members representing each gender)