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  • 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, State Basketball!

    Basketball is one of the most popular sports offered in our program. The State Basketball Tournaments bring together men, women and youth from across Indiana for two weekends of competition.
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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.

      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.

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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.

      SEE WHAT’S HAPPENING
  • 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.
    Become a Volunteer

    • 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.

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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

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    Law Enforcement Torch Run

    • 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.

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    • 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
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Fort Wayne Polar Plunge

Metea County Park Lake 8401 Union Chapel Road, Fort Wayne, United States
Bringing the fun of the Polar Plunge to Metea Park in Ft. Wayne, our #FtWaynePlunge invites students and members of the local community to Be Bold, Get Cold and support Special Olympics Indiana athletes!

West Lafayette Polar Plunge

Lambert Fieldhouse 800 W Stadium Ave, West Lafayette, United States
Not just for students, our Campus Plunge events offer fun for the whole family — with a little bit of rivalry mixed in! Join the fun of the #PurduePlunge at Lambert Fieldhouse and help your favorite school compete for bragging rights and our traveling Campus Challenge trophy, presented to the top Campus Plunge each year.

Borden High School Plunge

Deam Lake 1217 Deam Lake Road, Borden, United States
Can you out-shout, out-dance, and outshine your rival schools? Get your High School Plunge team together and bring a busload of school spirit to our second annual #HighSchoolPlunge at Deam Lake! It’s the world’s coolest field trip, for a great cause!

Greenwood Polar Plunge

Dye’s Walk Country Club 2080 S State Road 135, Greenwood, United States
Bringing the fun of the Polar Plunge to the south side of Indianapolis, our #GreenwoodPlunge invites students and members of the local community to Be Bold, Get Cold at Dye’s Walk Country Club and support Special Olympics Indiana athletes!

Borden Community Polar Plunge

Deam Lake 1217 Deam Lake Road, Borden, United States
Organized annually by a dedicated group of Special Olympics volunteers and supporters in southern Indiana, our #BordenPlunge invites members of the local community to be Be Bold, Get Cold again this winter at Deam Lake!

Terre Haute Polar Plunge

Indiana State Student Recreation Center 601 N 6th Street, Terre Haute, ind, United States
Not just for students, our Campus Plunge events offer fun for the whole family — with a little bit of rivalry mixed in! Join the fun of the #ISUPlunge at the Student Recreation Center and help your favorite school compete for bragging rights and our traveling Campus Challenge trophy, presented to the top Campus Plunge each year.

Versailles Polar Plunge

Versailles State Park 1387 US 50 E, Versailles, United States
Organized annually by a dedicated group of Special Olympics volunteers and supporters in southeastern Indiana, our #VersaillesPlunge invites members of the local community to Be Bold, Get Cold again this winter at Versailles State Park!

Indianapolis (Geist) Polar Plunge

Wolfies Grille at Geist 11699 Fall Creek Road, Indianapolis, United States
Bringing the fun of the Polar Plunge to the northeast side of Indianapolis, our #IndyGeist invites students and members of the local community to Be Bold, Get Cold at Wolfies Grill Geist and support Special Olympics Indiana athletes!

Bloomington Polar Plunge

Henke Hall of Champions 17th St, , Bloomington, United States
This year’s #BloomingtonPlunge invites IU students and the greater Bloomington community to come together for an exciting event at Henke Hall of Champions

Petersburg Polar Plunge

Prides Creek Park 1045 E County Road N, Petersburg, United States
Organized annually by a dedicated group of Special Olympics volunteers and supporters in southern Indiana, our #PetersburgPlunge invites members of the local community to Be Bold, Get Cold again this winter at Prides Creek Park!

Valparaiso Polar Plunge

Valparaiso ARC 341 University Park Ave., Valparaiso, United States
Not just for students, our Campus Plunge events offer fun for the whole family — with a little bit of rivalry mixed in! Join the fun of the #ValpoPlunge at the Athletics-Recreation Center (ARC) and help your favorite school compete for bragging rights and our traveling Campus Challenge trophy, presented to the top Campus Plunge each year.

South Bend Polar Plunge

Four Winds Field 501 W South Street, South Bend, United States
Bringing the fun of the Polar Plunge to Four Winds Field in South Bend, our #SouthBendPlunge invites students and members of the local community to Be Bold, Get Cold and support Special Olympics Indiana athletes!