UCS: Sports Training

Young athlete hugging coach

YOUNG ATHLETES

Special Olympics Young Athletes is an early childhood play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities, ages 2 to 7 years old.  Young Athletes can be done at home, in schools or in the community using the Young Athletes Activity Guide.

Start A Program - Contact Jean Hansen at: jhansen@soor.org

UCS/ OSAA Partner Photo

UNIFIED CHAMPION SCHOOL PROGRAMMING & OSAA PARTNERSHIP

Special Olympics Oregon is proud to partner with the Oregon Scholastic Activities Association (OSAA) to continually build state-wide Unified Sports® programs within Oregon schools. Sport seasons that we currently offer as a part of the Unified Champion School Program include soccer, basketball, softball and track and field.

For more info contact Jean Hansen at: jhansen@soor.org

Unified Clinic Basketball Photo

UNIFIED SPORTS CLINICS

Unified Sports clinics are one day events organized by Unified Clubs or Unified High School teams to introduce middle school and elementary school youth to Unified Champion School Activities.  Funds are available to schools through a UCS Reach Down Grant.

For more info contact Jean Hansen at: jhansen@soor.org

Soccer player high in the air kicking soccer ball at a Unified PE event

UNIFIED PE

Unified Physical Education provides a unique opportunity for students with and without intellectual disabilities to come together through ongoing education and physical activities. This course is structured around the national PE standards and grade-level outcomes.

For more info contact Jean Hansen at: jhansen@soor.org

Athlete hugging Unified Partner and smiling at camera

UCS COLLEGES

The UCS Colleges program connects college students with and without intellectual disabilities through sport to build friendships and help lead the social justice movement of Special Olympics.  UCS Colleges function as official clubs on University campuses.

To get involved, reach out to your university recreation department or contact Joslynn Bigelow at: jbigelow@soor.org