Each year, Special Olympics Iowa holds eight statewide championships, putting the heart of our athletes, the dedication of our coaches and the giving spirit of our volunteers on display.
- Winter Games – Held every January in Dubuque with competition in:
- Alpine and Nordic Skiing
- Figure Skating
- Snowshoeing
- Speed Skating
- Mid-Winter Tournament – Held every March in Iowa City with competition in:
- Basketball
- Cheerleading and Dance
- Gymnastics
- Powerlifting
- Summer Games – Held every May in Ames with competition in:
Athletics (Track and Field)- Bocce
- Cycling
- Developmental Events
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Softball – Held every August in Ankeny
- Equestrian – Held every September in Granger
- Flag Football – Held every September in Cedar Rapids
- Volleyball – Held every October in Ames
- Bowling – Held every November in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids and Council Bluffs
- Conference Basketball– Held every January and February in various locations