Special Olympics Florida

More than 500 athletes and Unified partners competed in 19 sports at the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games!

Thank you to our Partner

Jersey Mike's Subs is supporting Special Olympics Florida during their Month of Giving campaign. So be sure to visit their stores, grab a sub, and make a donation! And on March 26, they will donate 100% of all sales to support our mission!

Athletes

Athletes are the heart of our movement. We offer year-round sports training and competition for all abilities and at no cost to the athlete or their families!

Making a difference in Florida

It takes all of us to create a world of inclusion — athletes, volunteers, families, sponsors, coaches, the general public — who are willing to open our minds and hearts and provide new opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities.

Participation

96,341

Volunteers

51,003

Athletes

76,976

Competitions

176

Number of lives changed?  Every one of them!

Features

Guardians of the Flame

Starting in March, more than 300 law enforcement agencies will be carrying the torch on a 1,500-mile trip through 67 counties. The intrastate torch relay will culminate at the Opening Ceremony of our Special Olympics Florida State Games in May when they bring the Flame of Hope™ into the stadium.

Make A Difference

Coaches are superstars who help our athletes learn, grow and improve. Help us build our next generation of volunteer coaches. We'd love to add you to our roster.

Calling All Champions

On June 20-26, 2026 the brightest beacon of inclusion is headed to Minnesota. And Team Florida will be there! Through the power of sports and inclusion, the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games will spark a change that transforms lives, communities and the world.

Learn more about your local program!

 

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News, updates and stories!

Athlete Headed to the Boston Marathon

Indian River County athlete Zach Stambaugh has qualified to run in the world-famous Boston Marathon in April.

It's Official

Duval County athlete Caleb Prewitt is now a Guinness World Records holder!

Making a Splash at the Polar Plunge

Thank you to our friends at Adventure Island and to all the teams who turned out to support our athletes!

Florida Athlete Shines Bright at World Games

Kellie Matthew captured two gold medals in Alpine skiing at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin, Italy.

New Hall of Fame Members

This year's inductees are athletes, coaches, and volunteers who embody the spirit of Special Olympics Florida, and who champion the principles of inclusion and acceptance. They are individuals who lift up those around them and carry Special Olympics Florida’s message throughout the state.

Game On!

Members of the Special Olympics Florida community attended the Florida Panthers game against the Edmonton Oilers.