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Sports

Special Olympics Tennessee currently offers 16 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)

Athletics (Track & Field)

Traditional
Unified

Basketball

Traditional 3v3
Unified 3v3
Traditional 5v5
Unified 5v5
Bocce

Bocce

Traditional
Unified

Bowling

Traditional
Unified
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Cornhole

Demonstration phase
Unified

Fitness

Fit-4-Life® & Combines

Flag Football

Traditional
Unified

Golf

Traditional
Unified
Top Golf
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Pickleball

Demonstration phase
Unified
Powerlifting

Powerlifting

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Soccer

Traditional
Unified
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Swimming

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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.