Sports
With over 100 competitions each year in 17 Olympic-style sports, our athletes push hard and play harder. They strive to beat their personal bests, defying the odds again and again. From the local fields to the shining stage of the World Games, from swimming to snowboarding, our athletes showcase the talents and triumphs of people with intellectual disabilities.
Sports Offered
Special Olympics Tennessee currently offers 17 sports to athletes across the state. Sport offerings will vary by area. Please visit your local area page to view sports offered in your area. If you are interested in adding a sport to your area, please contact your local area director.
Athletics (Track & Field)
Traditional
Unified
Unified
Basketball
Traditional 3v3
Unified 3v3
Traditional 5v5
Unified 5v5
Unified 3v3
Traditional 5v5
Unified 5v5
Bocce
Traditional
Unified
Unified
Bowling
Traditional
Unified
Unified
Cornhole
Demonstration phase
Unified
Unified
Fitness
Fit-4-Life® & Combines
Flag Football
Traditional
Unified
Unified
Golf
Traditional
Unified
Top Golf
Unified
Top Golf
Pickleball
Demonstration phase
Unified
Unified
Powerlifting
Soccer
Traditional
Unified
Unified
Swimming
Volleyball
Unified
Play Unified
Team sports bring people together. Special Olympics Unified Sports® teams do that, too and much more.
Resources
Coaches Corner
Special Olympics coaches have access to a variety of information, training plans, and guidance to help the athletes on their team reach their full potential.
Athlete Resources
"Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt." — Special Olympics Athlete Oath
Sport Volunteer
Whether you are interested in coaching, playing, or helping us run quality sport experiences, there’s a place for you as a sport volunteer.