Special Olympics Florida

More than 500 athletes and Unified partners competed in 19 sports at the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games!

Thank you to our Partner

Jersey Mike's Subs is supporting Special Olympics Florida during their Month of Giving campaign. So be sure to visit their stores, grab a sub, and make a donation! And on March 26, they will donate 100% of all sales to support our mission!

Athletes

Athletes are the heart of our movement. We offer year-round sports training and competition for all abilities and at no cost to the athlete or their families!

Making a difference in Florida

It takes all of us to create a world of inclusion — athletes, volunteers, families, sponsors, coaches, the general public — who are willing to open our minds and hearts and provide new opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities.

Participation

96,341

Volunteers

51,003

Athletes

76,976

Competitions

176

Number of lives changed?  Every one of them!

Features

Guardians of the Flame

Starting in March, more than 300 law enforcement agencies will be carrying the torch on a 1,500-mile trip through 67 counties. The intrastate torch relay will culminate at the Opening Ceremony of our Special Olympics Florida State Games in May when they bring the Flame of Hope™ into the stadium.

Polar Plunge

Take the plunge and be a part of the coolest events of the year! Join the fun, help raise funds and win prizes.

Calling All Champions

On June 20-26, 2026 the brightest beacon of inclusion is headed to Minnesota. And Team Florida will be there! Through the power of sports and inclusion, the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games will spark a change that transforms lives, communities and the world.

Learn more about your local program!

 

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News, updates and stories!

New Hall of Fame Members

This year's inductees are athletes, coaches, and volunteers who embody the spirit of Special Olympics Florida, and who champion the principles of inclusion and acceptance. They are individuals who lift up those around them and carry Special Olympics Florida’s message throughout the state.

Going for Gold at the World Winter Games

Broward County athlete Kellie Matthew headed to Italy this week to compete in the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin.

Game On!

Members of the Special Olympics Florida community attended the Florida Panthers game against the Edmonton Oilers.

Black History Month: Showing Respect

Polk County athlete Briana Sheffield is inspired by her mother, Carolyn Sheffield.

Black History Month: “He has always encouraged me to do my best”

Columbia County athlete Travis Ford is inspired by his father and coach, Kelvin Ford.

Believe in yourself

It’s been almost two weeks since Super Bowl LIX, but Special Olympics Florida Athlete Leader Malcom Harris-Gowdie is still buzzing about covering the game as a credentialed reporter.