Become An Athlete
Special Olympics Tennessee (SOTN) offers sports training and competition in 16 Olympic-style sports to children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Individuals eight years old and up can compete in local and state competitions. The Young Athletes program is available for children with and without intellectual disabilities, ages 2-7
How to Get Involved
Step 1: Confirm Your Eligibility
Confirm you're eligible. Check out our athlete eligibility policy for more information.
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Step 2: Find Your Program
Find a Special Olympics Area Program near you and contact your Area Director to start training!
Step 3: Complete Your Forms
Participation in Special Olympics Tennessee requires athletes to obtain a physical from a medical professional and fill out the forms every three years.
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Athlete Resources
Visit our athletes resource page for more information.
Additional Programs
Young Athletes
Young Athletes is a unique sport and play program for children ages 2 to 7 with intellectual disabilities. Learn more here.
Athlete Leadership
If we want a more inclusive organization and accepting world, Special Olympics athletes must be allowed to contribute to the mission and help drive the movement forward.
One of the most powerful ways we achieve this is through Athlete Leadership, which creates opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities to develop and demonstrate their abilities in leadership roles within the organization and their communities.
One of the most powerful ways we achieve this is through Athlete Leadership, which creates opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities to develop and demonstrate their abilities in leadership roles within the organization and their communities.