Walking back with a trophy

Upper Arlington, Ohio Special Olympics

  • The 2026–27 season is ON. New families welcome: no experience needed, high-fives guaranteed.Sign up
  • Hoops are back! Adult Black starts Oct 30; White and Gold start Nov 6. Add basketball under My info, and bring your swagger.Go to My info
  • Need a Resolution Idea? Knock things down on purpose! Bowling starts Jan 10. Add it under My info.Go to My info

We are a volunteer-run Special Olympics club in Upper Arlington, Ohio. Our athletes play sports year-round, make friends, and have fun. It's free for athletes and their families. New site, same club — sign up to get started.

Get involved

Our club runs on volunteers. However you would like to help, there is a place for you here — and we would love to hear from you.

You don’t need any experience. A real person reads every note.

Ways to help

  • Coach, or help out at practice
  • Lend a hand at a game or a club event
  • Share a skill — driving, photos, paperwork
  • Give, or find the club a sponsor

The Athlete Oath

Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.

These are the words every Special Olympics athlete lives by. There is a place for you here — come be brave with us.

Our sports

Signing up is easy

  1. Tell us about you

    A few plain questions — your name, how to reach you, and who is playing.

  2. Pick your sports

    Choose from the sports the club is offering this season.

  3. Check your email

    We send a short note to confirm you are signed up.

Come play with us.

Upper Arlington Special Olympics is a volunteer-run Special Olympics club. 12 sports, year-round friends, and a warm welcome for every new athlete and family.

Sign up for sports