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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 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.

      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

    Polar Plunge
    Polar Plunge

    • 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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    • 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

    • contribute clothes

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

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Become a Sponsor

As a non-profit organization, Special Olympics Indiana relies on and greatly appreciates the support of its dedicated partners and donors, whose generous contributions fund the sports, health, leadership and advocacy programs we provide for our athletes. Special Olympics Indiana receives no federal- or state-appropriated funds and depends entirely on corporate, civic and individual donations to continue its programs for more than 11,000 Hoosier adults and children with intellectual disabilities.

Sponsor Interest Form

Complete this form to express interest in becoming a sponsor for Special Olympics Indiana.

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Scott Furnish
Vice President of Development & CDO

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VIEW OUR 2023 ANNUAL REPORT

Champion Sponsors

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Finish Line
LETR
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Gold

AWS Foundation
Casey’s General Stores
The Duke Energy Foundation
E & B Paving, Inc.
ECMC Foundation
Finish Line Youth Foundation
Mickey’s Camp
Ohio Mills, Inc.
Orchard Software
SIA Foundation Inc.
Smith Fuqua Foundation

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Silver

American Family Mutual Insurance Company
Center Township Trustee Howard County
CWC Commercial Warehouse & Cartage, Inc.
Duke Energy
FedEx
Harbour Trust Investment Management Company
Indiana Chemical Trust
Indiana F.O.P. Foundation, Inc.
Indianapolis Indians
Kohl’s National Giving Program
Lions of Indiana Multiple District 25
MHS — Managed Health Services
Nicholas H. Noyes Jr. Memorial Foundation
Pacers Sports & Entertainment
Sertoma Club of East Indianapolis, Inc.

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Bronze

ACBL Charity Foundation
American Woodmark Foundation, Inc.
AMVETS Department of Indiana Inc.
Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield
Apex Behavioral Services LLP
The Boren Foundation
The Brookville Foundation
Carroll County United Fund
CHA
Coca-Cola
Dearborn Community Foundation
DEEM, LLC
Depuy Products, Inc.
Dorothy B. Meyer Charitable Fund
Eagle Riders 927
Enterprise Holdings
Erie Insurance
Fair Board of Decatur County, Inc.
GE Aviation
Graycor Services Llc
Indiana AMVETS Dept. Service Foundation Inc.
Indiana Section PGA of America
Indianapolis Colts
John W. Anderson Foundation
Lambda Chi Alpha, Phi-Xi Zeta
Lightbound
Loyal Order of the Moose Greenwood Lodge 2079
Markey’s
NIPSCO Charitable Fund
Pendleton Correctional Complex
Pi Kappa Alpha/Theta Omicron
Portland Foundation
RDC Activity Committee
Rising Sun Regional Foundation, Inc.
Sallie Mae
Sigma Tau Gamma Purdue University
Teachers Credit Union
University of Notre Dame
Valero Renewables
Von Tobel Foundation