Program areas at Special Olympics Utah
Unified sports unified sports is an inclusive program that brings people with and without intellectual disabilities together as teammates. This past year, we have seen significant growth in unified sports in high schools, where participation rose to 78,599 students actively involved in one or more of the unified champion schools strategies of 1) participation in unified sports, 2) opportunity to participate in inclusive student leadership, and 3) involvement in whole-school engagement activities.
Health & fitness health & fitness programs include healthy athletes, which educates athletes about healthy lifestyle choices, and health screenings are offered in communities throughout Utah.
Season sports the organization coordinates statewide training and competitions year-round for over 3,000 Special Olympics athletes and unified sports partners in the sports of alpine and cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, basketball, dance, track and field, swimming, soccer, bowling, cycling, softball, golf, bocce, cheerleading, and flag football.
Competitions the organization sponsors athletes to compete in the Special Olympics usa games and Special Olympics world games. These events celebrate the dedication and perseverance of Special Olympics athletes and promote a more inclusive world.