Special Olympics Team Sports
Special Olympics Area 7 in Georgia (SOGA Area 7)
Team sports teach life lessons about perseverance, determination, and good sportsmanship. Since 1968, Special Olympics has given children and adults with intellectual disabilities access to train and compete in team sports. In SOGA Area 7, we welcome everyone’s abilities with open arms.
Play, Share, and Celebrate Teamwork
In SOGA Area 7, team sports are played with respect, dignity and skill. Our athletes receive professional training and can compete in a wide variety of sports:
- Basketball
- Bocce Ball
- Golf
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Softball
- Bowling
- Equestrian
- Kayaking
- Unified Sports
- Sailing
- Table Tennis
- Floor Hockey
- Track and Field
- Flag Football
- Sailing
Special Olympics events and athletic training are empowering and transformative experiences for children and adults alike. They are opportunities for our athletes to push themselves, to exceed their limits, and to show the strength of their abilities. A disability does not stop our athletes from achieving success in team sports.
Just Like the Olympics
Special Olympic team sports are played with the same values as Olympic Sports – sporting is a human right, a way to develop yourself physically and mentally, a way to learn about the world, a way to interact with the environment and a way to practice peace. The seasonal competitions mirror Olympic sports in many ways, and we get to have the fun of several state event every year.
Contact Us to Get Involved
SOGA Area 7 has an abundance of programs to match your child’s unique interests and abilities. Contact us today to share the joy and confidence that comes with athletic competition with your child!