300 young athletes and 400 Nike employee volunteers came together in person, for the first time since 2019, inspiring participants to achieve their potential through …
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Where Sport Means More
Special Olympics Oregon uses sports training and competition to grow acceptance and inclusion of children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
It’s all for the athletes.
Special Olympics Oregon brings year-round sports training and competition to children and adults with
intellectual disabilities. Through the challenges and triumphs of real competition, we serve Oregon’s largest disability
population by celebrating their abilities. And by competing, athletes experience life-changing opportunities to improve
physical fitness, learn everyday life skills and connect more closely to their communities.
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There’s something for everyone and cost is never a barrier
Through the power and joy of sport, we focus on and appreciate all that our athletes can do. When that happens, attention to their disabilities fades away. They become more involved in their communities. And they explore new ways to show who they really are. We serve children and adults from age 8 – 108 living with intellectual disabilities in every hometown across Oregon – and cost is never a barrier as programs are free to the participants. Check out what’s happening in your backyard.
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On Saturday, August 6th, 24 Special Olympics Oregon athletes, representing 4 county local programs, were invited to participate in an amazing basketball clinic provided by …
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In the News KGW – KTVZ (1) – KTVZ (2) – Spreaker (iHeart) Athletes and Unified partners will compete in Individual Skills, Traditional 5v5 Soccer, Unified Sports® 5v5 Soccer, Traditional 6v6 …
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Events
The Showdown
March 25, 2023 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm