• 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 Games!

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

    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.
    Become a Volunteer
  • Special Events
  • Ways to Give

    Featured Fundraiser

    Special Olympics Volunteers
    Plane Pull Challenge

Named in honor of Special Olympics founder, the Eunice Kennedy Shriver Weekend is a partnership with Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School, with their student athletes hosting four different sport competitions for our athletes and partners.

Sept. 29 | Two Locations

EKS Weekend

EKS Weekend is home to four state championship events: cornhole, distance run and walk, flag football, and soccer. All EKS Weekend events are free and open to the public. Come cheer on our amazing athletes! 

Download EKS Weekend Handbook

Girl playing cornhole

State Office Contact

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Kevin Aders

Director of Team Sports & Logistics

Special Olympics Indiana Needs You

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Participate as an athlete

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. Join us today!

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Volunteer with us

Volunteers are the backbone of Special Olympics Indiana! Make a real difference in the lives of others. Sign up today.

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Become a Coach

Be a mentor, role model, and coach for our athletes. Empower them to achieve their full potential through sports!

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essential details

Find Your Competition

  • Cornhole
  • Distance Run & Walk
  • Flag Football
  • Soccer
  • Volleyball
  • EKS Weekend Handbook

Cornhole

Sept 29: State Championship

Location

Grand Park Sports Campus
Westfield, Ind.
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Sectionals Results

Distance Run & Walk

Sept 29: State Championship

Location

Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School
2801 West 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46268
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Flag Football

Sept 29: State Championship

Location

Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School
2801 West 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46268
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Soccer

Sept 29: State Championship

Location

Grand Park Sports Campus
Westfield, Ind.
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Volleyball

Sept 29: Regular Season

Location

Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School
2801 West 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46268
View On Map

EKS Weekend Handbook

Eunice Kennedy

Tossing corn hole
Running a race

Shriver Games