Upper Arlington Special OlympicsOur Sports
Upper Arlington Special Olympics offers year-round sports training and competition to student and adult athletes with intellectual disabilities. We are a community of athletes, parents and volunteers, and we are always glad to meet someone new.
Sports
- Basketball Skills WhiteFor athletes new to basketball, or still learning the game. Practice is about the basics — dribbling, passing, shooting — at a pace where everybody gets the ball.
- Basketball Skills Plus GoldFor athletes who know the game and want more of it. The same drills, more play, and a step up in pace from Skills.
- Basketball Competitive BlackOur adult team. Athletes play competitive games against other Special Olympics programs around central Ohio.
- BocceA calm, social ball game that anyone can learn. A great first sport.
- BowlingSunday evening bowling at Ten Pin Alley through the winter.
- CheerleadingCheer for our teams and perform with the squad.
- PickleballA friendly weekly game at the Community Center. Easy to pick up, and a great first racquet sport.
- Soccer SkillsFor athletes learning the game, or who would rather practice than travel. Drills and small-sided games at the Burbank field.
- Soccer TeamFor athletes who want to compete. The team trains together and travels to games against other programs.
- SwimmingSwim practices and meets with our great coaches.
- Track & FieldRunning, walking, and field events at the Jones Middle School track.
- Walking ClubWalk together at your own pace, indoors and out. No experience needed.