Whether you love sports or have no sports experience at all, you can become a Special Olympics Colorado coach! Coaches are the key to a successful sports experience for Special Olympics athletes. As a coach, you give Special Olympics athletes the most immediate awareness of their self-worth, ability, courage, and capacity to grow and improve both on the playing field and in life. You will receive information and training necessary (at no cost to you) to become a coach. We offer in-person training sessions throughout the year. Click here to learn more about becoming a coach.
Inclusion Matters.
Tax time is here and you can help end discrimination against individuals with intellectual disabilities. Whether you are getting a tax refund or not, you can make a donation to Special Olympics Colorado on line 11 on the Colorado Tax Form. As one of the 20 charities listed, Special Olympics Colorado must raise $75,000 to remain a listed nonprofit. Your gift may be deductible on your 2017 taxes. Your gift stays in Colorado. Your gift changes lives. Click here to learn more.
The Final Four Polar Plunges of 2018!
Our athletes challenge themselves daily. Challenge yourself to just a few minutes in the cold and help provide year-round opportunities for more than 23,000 Special Olympics Colorado athletes. Each Polar Plunge presented by Westerra Credit Union has its own fun with a Winterfest, After Party with vendors, food, music and more! The Polar Plunge is family friendly so make sure to invite them to be your cheering squad! Register at your favorite location:
Special Olympics Colorado will have
29 athletes, 8 coaches, and 7 delegates from our great state attend the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games in Seattle, Washington this July!
Seattle will welcome 4,000 athletes and coaches from across the country as they compete in 14 sports. A total of 10,000 family members and 50,000 fans will join the athletes to cheer them on.
Last weekend was the 30th Anniversary of the State Winter Games held at Copper Mountain. Congratulations to all of the athletes and unified partners who competed! A huge thank you to the 400 volunteers, coaches, and everyone who made the event such a memorable experience for our athletes and families. Click here to view the photos!