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Special Olympics offers training and competition opportunities in 30 Olympic-type sports for athletes 8 years or older.  For children with intellectual disabilities ages 2 through 7, Special Olympics provides a Young Athletes Program. Special Olympics coaches have a unique opportunity to work with athletes in competitive situations to assist in their training for life. As a grass-roots organization, Special Olympics relies on volunteers at all levels of the movement to ensure that every athlete is offered a quality sports training and competition experience. Individual donors, corporate partners and many others make it possible for Special Olympics to offer children and adults with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage and experience joy through participation in the program.
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Be a fan of Special Olympics

If you believe in dignity, acceptance and the human race, then you are already a fan of Special Olympics.

If you are a fan of sports that create unity and athletes who inspire, then you are a fan of Special Olympics. If you respect determination and admire being brave in the attempt, you are a fan of Special Olympics. If you believe in dignity, acceptance and the human race, then you are already a fan of Special Olympics.

Everyone can be a fan of Special Olympics. Special Olympics is here to help you turn your interest into involvement.

Sport is a universal language that which unites people from all walks of life - on and off the field of competition. Through the power of sport, Special Olympics transforms the lives of people with intellectual disabilities and also fosters a community of acceptance and inclusion….all while having fun.

Compete, foster acceptance, build unity, coach an athlete, make a friend, encourage empowerment, donate time or money, commit to better the human race. These are all ways to be a fan.

Whatever level of involvement is right for you, make it official today.

Learn more about the "Be a fan" campaign.

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