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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.
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    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!

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    • 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

    Athletes preparing for the Plane Pull Challenge
    Plane Pull Challenge

    • 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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Team Indiana

Head of Delegation (HOD)
Katie Hilt

Assistant Head of Delegation (AHOD)
Kevin Aders

Support Staff

  • Equipment Manager: Brad Elrich
  • Family Coordinator: Rose Terwiski
  • Training Coordinator: Ella Boyd-Strimple
  • Medical Coordinator: Stef Morgan
  • Development and Public Relations: Kelly Ries
  • Public Relations/Media Coordinators: Melony Salla and Zach Spicer

Special Olympics USA Games

The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games will bring 4,000 athletes to Minneapolis on June 20-26 to compete in 16 team and individual sports. Hosted at some of the Midwest’s top athletic facilities including the University of Minnesota, the USA Games offer athletes, coaches and families a week of national competition while surrounded by all the Twin Cities have to offer. 

Alexander Kiefer of Team Indiana at the medal ceremony for Bowling during the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games. (Photo by Phil Ellsworth / ESPN Images)

Team Composition

Team Indiana includes female athletes, male athletes, Unified partners and coaches. In some sports, individuals compete in categories or levels. When nominating athletes and partners, county coordinators should be sure those competitors have the ability to compete in the events and/or distances listed for each sport. In Basketball, Golf and Flag Football, athletes and partners are limited to one event. In Bocce, Bowling, Cornhole, Soccer, Swimming and Track and Field, athletes are limited to three events. In Bocce and Bowling, athletes and partners are limited to three events. In Powerlifting, athletes and Unified partners are limited to four events.

Team Indiana Handbook

The 2026 Team Indiana Handbook contains more detailed information, including membership requirements, nomination and selection process details, training camp dates, and fundraising information. You can find a link to the handbook below.

Meet Team Indiana

Click on the sport to see who will represent our state at the 2026 USA Games in Minneapolis

  • Basketball
  • Bocce
  • Bowling
  • Cornhole
  • Flag Football
  • Golf
  • Powerlifting
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Track and Field
  • Youth Leadership Experience
  • Adult Leadership Experience

Basketball

Boone County All-Starz

Athletes

Allen Flack

Ryan Hale

Alec Hurtubise

Anthony Saks

Chris Thompson

Unified partners

Drew Batts

Jason Dennis

Shaun Hitch

Shane Hitch

Alexander Jackson

Coaches

Francis Hurtubise

Tim Noffke

Bocce

Athletes

Kurtis Atkinson, Jay County

Michelle Hostetler, Jay County

Unified partners

Jenna Pugh, Jay County

Kevin Pugh, Jay County

Coach

Heidi Bowman, Jay County

Bowling

Athletes

Matt Colley, Allen County

Kody Conrad, Vanderburgh County

Amy Korzekwa, Marion-Washington Township

Maria Segrist, R-O-D County

Unified partners

Rachel Rosenthal, Vanderburgh County

Ted Segrist, R-O-D County

Sheri Williamson, Marion-Washington Township

Nick Tedesco, Allen County

 

Coaches

Susan Adler, Vanderburgh County

Chelsea Davis, Johnson County

Cornhole

Athletes and Unified partners

  • Richard Newton and Deanna Niemin-Kucinski of Porter County
  • Devin Lee and Kevin Anderson of White County
  • Mallary and Melinda Kemper of Delaware County
  • Martha Loper and Troy Atkinson of Jay County
  • Christian and Thomas Huber of Lake County

Coaches

Thomas Kemper, Delaware County

Ashley Current, Jay County

Flag Football

Madison County Mustangs

Athletes

Kyle Barton

Emanuel Benitez

Sam Benitez

David Blankenship

Josh Griffin

Dustin Jent

Willie Thompson

Derek Thurber

Andrew Youngdale

Coaches

Josh Elizondo

John Clay Sexton

Kurt Youngdale

Men’s and Women’s Golf

Athletes

Alise Hazelett,  Allen County

Eli Hightshue, Johnson County

Charlotte Miller, Marion-Washington Township

Unified partner

Donna Hazelett, Allen County

Coach

Kirk Hazelett, Allen County

Caddies

Danny Hightshue, Johnson County

Jason Broderick,

Marion-Washington Twp.

Powerlifting

Athletes

Andrew Dziezak, Lake County

Liam Price, Johnson County

Katlin Slough, Gibson County

Victoria Turner, Putnam County

Coach

Shane Leisure, Madison County

Soccer

Athletes

Brady Allen, DeKalb County

Ryan Bourgeois, DeKalb County

Luke Eddy, Allen County

Elliott Miller,  Boone County

Clay Skwier, DeKalb County

Jonathan Snider, Hamilton County

Unified partners

Nicholas Allen, DeKalb County

William Lengacher, DeKalb County

Ryleigh Marquardt, DeKalb County

Collin Schlatter, DeKalb County

Paxton Simerman, DeKalb County

Josh Whitney, DeKalb County

Coach

Rob Allen, DeKalb County

Andy Hunnicutt, B-B-J County

 

Swimming

Athletes

Hunter Chaffee, Hancock County

Mary Renee Egly, Madison County

Kendra Franklin, R-O-D County

Josh McRoberts, Johnson County

Coaches

Tori Gregory, Montgomery-Parke County

Mark Madden, Johnson County

Track and Field

Athletes

Shelby Baker, Benton County

Blake Buckner, Hamilton County

Nathan DeWitt, Hancock County

Heather Zwingelberg, Posey County

Alexandria Gotoh, B-B-J County

Andrew Hollis, Dubois County

Joseph McIntyre, Clark-Floyd County

Danielle Oehlman, Porter County

Coaches

Jeff Bluethmann, Hancock County

Dominic Lancia, Allen County

Renee Parks, B-B-J County

Youth Leadership Experience

Athlete

Kaylin Galligher, DeKalb County

Unified partner

Adia Eggering, DeKalb County

Mentor

Carol Fike, DeKalb County

Adult Leadership Experience

Athlete

Justin Wilson, Monroe County

Unified partner

Trevor Hill, state office

Support Team Indiana Members

Help Athletes Defer the Travel Costs to USA Games

Team Indiana members are working hard to prepare for the 2026 USA Games. They also are working hard off the field to raise funds to offset the costs of travel, lodging, meals and uniforms. We need your help! Click the Donate button below and consider a donation of any amount to help us reach our fundraising goals and make our dreams of competing at the 2026 USA Games a reality!

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