Three days of competition and achievement
Summer Games
Every June in Terre Haute
Summer Games
Our largest annual competition, Summer Games brings together more than 2,400 athletes and Unified partners from across the state on the campuses of Indiana State and Rose-Hulman for three days of competition and achievement, friendship and fun, ceremony and celebration.
This event is made possible through the generous support of more than 1,200 event volunteers, corporate partners and donors. Thousands of coaches, chaperones and spectators also take part in the Summer Games, making this event a celebration of the spirit of Special Olympics.
Thank you to everyone who joined us June 6-8 in Terre Haute as we celebrated the joy of competition. The 2026 Summer Games are June 12-14
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Sports Offered
- Bocce
- Bowling
- Cycling
- Powerlifting
- Swimming
- Track & Field
- Volleyball
Bocce
Similar to lawn bowling, the basic principle is to roll a bocce ball closest to the target ball, called a palina. Bocce provides people of all ages, skills and mobility to develop social contact, develop physically and gain self-confidence.
Results
Rules
Bowling
Bowling is a competitive sport in which a player rolls a bowling ball down a wooden or synthetic lane with the objective of scoring points by knocking down as many pins as possible. It is a popular sport for all ages and abilities, offering physical exercise and social integration. Ramp bowling Is available for Individuals with mobility Issues or lower motor function.
Results
Vigo Bowling -3:00- Traditional Doubles
Vigo Bowling – 12:30- Unified Doubles
Terre Haute Bowl -3:00- Traditional Doubles
Terre Haute Bowl -12:30- Unified Doubles
Terre Haute Bowl -9:30 Sat/Sun- Traditional Doubles
Rules
Special Olympics Indiana Bowling Rules
Cycling
Cycling is a sport that requires good physical condition, balance, endurance and tactics. Special Olympics Indiana competitions include time trial and road race events in different distances. Every athlete aims at traveling at the best possible time to arrive at the finish line first.
Results
Rules
Powerlifting
Special Olympics Indiana powerlifting is much more than deadlift, squat and bench press. It is effort, persistence, loyalty, training, determination and attitude. These characteristics define the balance between a successful or a failed attempt.
Results
Male -Bench Press Female- Bench Press Unified- Bench Press
Male – Combo Female- Combo Unified – Combo
Male – Deadlift Female- Deadlift Unified- Dead Lift
Male – Squat Female- Squat Unified- Squat
Rules
Swimming
Swimming is a sport and a life skill that is taught to both ensure safety and for and competition purposes. From short sprints to longer events and relays, this sport Is open to swimmers of all abilities, including newcomers to the water.
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Rules
Track & Field
Also called “Athletics” Internationally, track and field encourages athletes of all abilities and ages to compete at their optimum level. Through training, participants can develop skills, competitiveness and total fitness to compete in any sport.
Results
25m Motorized Wheelchair Slalom
5om Motorized Wheelchair Slalom
Rules
Special Olympics International Track and Field Rules
Special Olympics Indiana Track and Field Rules
Volleyball
Volleyball attracts all types of players, from competitive to recreational, young and old. To play, athletes should acquire some basic skills and learn a few rules. Develop skills such as hand-eye coordination, teamwork and physical fitness to grow and improve in the sport.
Results
Rules
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June 12-14
June 11-13
June 9-11
June 8-10
Snapshot from 2025
participation by the numbers
Athletes
2400
Atendees
5000
Competitions
7
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