Our Initiatives

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

• athlete leadership university
• Young Athletes
• TRAIN 4 LIFE
• Health and Fitness
• unified champion schools
• the erskine impact

About us

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

• Who We Are
• our staff
• employment opportunities
• public financial statement
• board of directors

• 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.

  Fill out the Athlete Interest Form

• 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!

  Check Out the Sports

• 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.

  Learn more

• EXPLORE OUR COMPETITIONS

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

  SEE WHAT’S HAPPENING

• why volunteer

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

  become a volunteer

• become a coach

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

  become a coach

• 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.

  volunteer

• local volunteer opportunities

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

  explore opportunities

• donate now

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

  donate now

• planned giving

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

  Learn More

• contribute clothes

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

  Contribute Clothes

• become a sponsor

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

  become a sponsor

• Donate Your Car

  Your vehicle donation gives Special Olympics athletes the chance to develop physical fitness, compete in Olympic-like sports and experience the joy of sharing their skills with others.

  Donate Your Car