Welcome to Special Olympics Colorado!
You are about to become part of an exciting network that will give you firsthand experience in the transformational power of sports. In Colorado, Special Olympics participation encompasses 22 official sports, Unified Sports, Athlete Leadership, Inclusive Health and Young Athletes (2-7 years old). Beyond that, there are opportunities to be involved with Special Olympics Colorado at every age!
Get Started
Complete the athlete application
- The athlete application is online-only and is required annually to participate.
- Know someone who wants to participate but doesn’t have access to a computer?
Contact the Help Desk
- Need more information about the Athlete Application?
Click here for the Frequently Asked Questions.
Check out which sports are offered throughout the year and learn when to register.
Not interested in sports? No problem, check out our health and leadership programming. You may still be asked to fill out our athlete application.
“Special Olympics Colorado has impacted by life by making me a better leader, a better friend and a better family member.”
– Mackenzie Beauvais-Nikl | Special Olympics Colorado athlete
“The people I work with treat me with respect.”
– James Kropp | Special Olympics Colorado athlete
“The SOCO community has helped me make friends and has made a tremendous impact on my life. I want to show everyone that nothing is impossible.”
– Aidan McNeese | Special Olympics Colorado athlete
“Off the field it is hard for me to make friends, but on the field it is easy.”
– Lauren Kelly | Special Olympics Colorado athlete
As an organization, we are open and inclusive. Everyone has an opportunity to get involved with Special Olympics Colorado. Not eligible to compete as an athlete?
Get involved in the following ways:
Become a Unified Partner
Volunteer
Coach
