Sports
Sports training and competition for all ability levels is offered in
16 sports throughout the year. Competing athletes train for six to eight
weeks under the guidance of certified coaches before culminating their
efforts at a final competition. When possible, league play, time trials
and clinics conducted by local college and high school teams have been
introduced to enhance the training process.
Competitions are held across the state throughout the year, highlighted by signature events like Summer Games, Fall Sports Festival, Basketball Skills, Soccer Skills and the Winter Bowling Festival.
Along with state level competitions, Special Olympics Delaware athletes are also eligible to apply for National and International competitions. In fact, athletes Michael Eachus, Ruth Engler, Tasia Moore and Ricky Reusch, as well as aquatics coach Scott Evans, have been selected to represent Delaware at the 2007 World Summer Games in China. Recent national and international events included the 2006 USA National Games in Ames, Iowa; the 2005 World Winter Games in Japan; and the 2003 World Summer Games in Ireland.
Upcoming Competitions
Special Olympics Delaware athletes may showcase their sports skill and abilities through competition at the following competitions: