Special Olympics Sports Program | Special Olympics Illinois

900 Christopher Lane, Suite 7, Springfield, IL 62712

Eligibility

Individuals with intellectual disabilities ages 8 and older may be eligible for the traditional sports program, individuals with intellectual disabilities ages 6-7 may be eligible for the transitional programs

Required documents

Athletes must bring a medical form

Application process

Call, visit website, or visit in person for services

Fees

None

Service area

Boone County, IL
Bureau County, IL
Carroll County, IL
Dekalb County, IL
Jo Daviess County, IL
Lasalle County, IL
Lee County, IL
Ogle County, IL
Putnam County, IL
Stephenson County, IL
Whiteside County, IL
Winnebago County, IL
Ford County, IL
Iroquois County, IL
Livingston County, IL
Marshall County, IL
Mclean County, IL
Peoria County, IL
Tazewell County, IL
Woodford County, IL
Adams County, IL
Brown County, IL
Cass County, IL
Greene County, IL
Mason County, IL
Menard County, IL
Morgan County, IL
Pike County, IL
Sangamon County, IL
Schuyler County, IL
Scott County, IL
Champaign County, IL
Christian County, IL
Clark County, IL
Coles County, IL
Crawford County, IL
Cumberland County, IL
Dewitt County, IL
Douglas County, IL
Edgar County, IL
Effingham County, IL
Jasper County, IL
Logan County, IL
Macon County, IL
Moultrie County, IL
Piatt County, IL
Shelby County, IL
Vermilion County, IL

Description

Offers international programs of physical fitness, sports training, and athletic competition for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Services include sports basketball, bowling, power lifting, soccer, softball, volleyball, aquatics, motor activities, golf, and flag football. Athletes develop better coordination, get needed exercise, improve concentration and discipline, meet other athletes, and gain a feeling of satisfaction and success. 

Last assured

10/08/2025

What's Here

Providing organization

Special Olympics Illinois

Provides individuals with disabilities the opportunity to socialize and develop a variety of skills.