Sports Offered

Special Olympics Iowa offers competition and training in 24 Olympic-type sports.

*Please note, Special Olympics Iowa may not offer every event in the sports listed below that Special Olympics North America does. Please check with the SOIA Coaches’ Guide for information about events in Iowa.

  • Alpine Skiing
  • Basketball*
  • Bocce*
  • Bowling
  • Cheerleading*
  • Cornhole*
  • Cross Country Skiing
  • Cycling*
  • Developmental Events
  • Equestrian
  • Figure Skating*
  • Flag Football*
  • Golf*
  • Gymnastics
    • Artistic (Men and Women)
    • Rhythmic
  • Pickleball*
  • Powerlifting*
  • Snowshoeing*
  • Soccer*
  • Softball*
  • Speed Skating*
  • Swimming*
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field*
  • Volleyball

* Unified sports