Special Olympics Arizona

Special Olympics Arizona offers year-round sports training and athletic competition in Olympic-type sports. It includes sports training and competition in 16 state-level sports, unified sports where athletes with and without disabilities play on the same team, health programs and free health screenings, Athlete Leadership programs, Unified Champion Schools, and Young Athletes for ages 2 through 7.

Programs

• Year-round sports training and athletic competition in Olympic-type sports — At least 8 years old; no maximum age · Year-round
• Sports training and competition in 16 state-level sports — At least 8 years old; no maximum age
• Unified sports — At least 8 years old; no maximum age · Athletes with and without disabilities play on the same team.
• Health programs and free health screenings — At least 8 years old; no maximum age
• Athlete Leadership programs — At least 8 years old; no maximum age
• Unified Champion Schools — At least 8 years old; no maximum age
• Young Athletes — Ages 2 through 7

At a glance

• Ages: 8–18 years old

About the provider

Special Olympics Arizona was founded in Arizona in 1975. Its mission is to empower Arizonans with intellectual disabilities to be healthy, productive, and respected members of society through year-round sports training, competitions, and support programs. The organization works with families, community members, local leaders, businesses, law enforcement, celebrities, dignitaries, athletes, volunteers, and the community.

Eligibility: participants must be at least 8 years old and have a current Medical and Consent Form on file. Participants must also be identified by an agency or professional as having intellectual disabilities, cognitive delays as measured by formal assessment, or significant learning or vocational problems due to cognitive delay that require or have required specially designed instruction. At no cost to any athletes to join or participate.

Last updated November 4, 2026.