Special Olympics Broward County

Athletes

People with intellectual disabilities are found everywhere, without regard to race, religion, political affiliation, culture, economics or social class.  And their surprising – but predictable – positive spirit, their determination to succeed, and their innate human decency make them powerful ambassadors for all people society routinely undervalues, generally ignores or even shuns.

In Special Olympics, the athletes are the heart of the movement. Our athletes not only have the opportunity to develop physical fitness and become competitive athletes, but through sport,  they build self-esteem, social skills, friendships, leadership skills, have fun and learn life lessons that translate into their lives away from the playing field, making them more productive and accepted members of society.

Special Olympics is the world's largest program of sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities: it currently serves more than 2.25 million persons with intellectual disabilities in more than 150 countries.

Athlete Leadership Program / Athlete Input Council

Jason Andra, Ruth Babbitz, Jennifer Brill, Brandon Drucker, Ryan Irvine, Deborah Klein, Barrie Kleinert, Wes Kleinert, Ricky Kodish, Judy Kodish, Kerri Leonardo, Lisa Lydick, Ivy McMahon, Thomas Michaud, Lee Scharf

Interns:  David Rodriquez, Reggie Snead

SOBC SPORTS TRAINING SCHEDULE

There is no cost for any of these trainings.  Athletes from all agencies welcome.
All athletes must have a current S.O. medical form on file to participate.

please look at our TRAINING PAGE for training dates

LINKS TO OTHER AGENCIES:

Athlete Leadership Programs

YOUNG ATHLETES PROGRAM     

An innovative sports play program for children 2-7 with intellectual disabilities along with their siblings and their peers, designed to introduce them into the world of sport. This program helps children improve fundamental motor tracking and eye-hand coordination and developing skills consistent with Sports Olympics sports. Programs may be implemented in a group setting (agency, school, etc.) or conducted at home by parents. Registration forms are required. We are getting ready to start this program in Broward county.  Please contact the SOBC office at 954-262-2150 or email SOBC office if you are interested in participating in this program.