Special Olympics Missouri offers year-round sports training and athletic competition to children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Thousands of athletes from around the state benefit from participation in the program.
Special Olympics athletes are people of all ages that have intellectual or developmental disabilities. They are like other athletes. They train and compete. They learn to win and to lose. They strive to do their best. They inspire us.
In addition to sports, Special Olympics Missouri offers a wide variety of programming for our athletes.
Sports Offered Statewide
Emerging Sports
An emerging sport is in its early development, often not available in all areas. We also do not regularly hold statewide competitions for emerging sports.
The areas that offer these sports can put you in contact with local teams that train in them. Click their links below to contact your area office. If you want to start one of these sports in your area, contact your area staff.
Cheerleading
For more information, click here.
Dance
For more information, click here.
Soccer
For more information, click here.
Other Sports Offered
While some areas have athletes who train and compete in these sports, that doesn't mean an official SOMO competition is held. Some athletes train and compete as individuals on their own, while others may travel to neighboring states for competition. The areas that offer these sports can put you in contact with local teams that train in them. Click their links below to contact your area office. If you want to start one of these sports in your area, contact your area staff.
If you'd like to start a new sport that isn't listed, let us know.
Alpine Skiing
Areas Currently Offered:
North, St. Louis Metro
For more information, click here.
Equestrian
Areas Currently Offered:
Central Area, St. Louis Metro Area
For more information, click here.
Floor Hockey
Areas Currently Offered:
Kansas City Metro Area
For more information, click here.
