Special Olympics Iowa is a nonprofit organization serving Iowans with intellectual disabilities since 1968. SOIA serves athletes in each of Iowa's 99 counties, and provides training and competitions in 23 Olympic-type sports. Nearly 11,000 athletes and Unified Sports Partners participate in SOIA events and competitions annually. SOIA makes a positive difference in the lives of our athletes, their families and communities with more than 15,000 individuals and 2,000 certified coaches who volunteer to participate in the programs.
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The mission of Special Olympics Iowa (SOIA) is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for individuals with intellectual disabilities by giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
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Sports Offered
- Alpine Skiing
- Aquatics
- Athletics (track & field)
- Basketball
- Basketball Skills
- Bocce
- Bowling
- Cheerleading
- Cycling
- Developmental Events
- Equestrian
- Figure Skating
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Nordic Skiing
- Powerlifting
- Rollerskating
- Snowshoeing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Speed Skating
- Tennis
- Volleyball