Special Olympics Florida

More than 500 athletes and Unified partners competed in 19 sports at the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games!

Polar Plunge 2025

Have you heard about the coolest event in Florida? Get ready to brrrr-ave the cold and make a big splash for inclusion. Recruit your friends and family to join you and register today!

Athletes

Athletes are the heart of our movement. We offer year-round sports training and competition for all abilities and at no cost to the athlete or their families!

Making a difference in Florida

It takes all of us to create a world of inclusion — athletes, volunteers, families, sponsors, coaches, the general public — who are willing to open our minds and hearts and provide new opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities.

Participation

96,341

Volunteers

51,003

Athletes

76,976

Competitions

176

Number of lives changed?  Every one of them!

Features

Going All In(clusive)

Our global Spread The Word campaign recognizes the need to build connections and ensure that everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.

Polar Plunge

Take the plunge and be a part of the coolest events of the year! Join the fun, help raise funds and win prizes.

Be A Champion

Coaches are superstars who help our athletes learn, grow and improve. Help us build our next generation of volunteer coaches. We'd love to add you to our roster.

Learn more about your local program!

 

Stay In Touch



News, updates and stories!

Gathering in Miami for the Youth Summit

This annual event was filled with activities for athletes, students, and special guests, including ESPN’s Miami Dolphins reporter Marcel Louis-Jacques.

Prepare to Take the Plunge

Special Olympics Florida Athlete Leader Monica Hernandez appeared on WESH 2 in Orlando this week to discuss Polar Plunge.

Celebrating Black History

Escambia County athlete Stacy Barnes is inspired by her mentor and coach Regina Williams. 

St. Lucie Athlete is Super Bowl Bound

Malcom Harris-Gowdie is heading back to the Super Bowl, and this year he’ll be reporting from inside the stadium during the game.


Athletes Featured in New Documentary

Several Special Olympics Florida athletes had the opportunity to star in a film exploring friendship and autism, called “Lights, Camera, Friendship!”

Special Olympics Florida Athlete Honored by the NFL

Tyler Boyd is headed to the 2025 Pro Bowl Games after being named an “NFL PLAY 60 Super Kid.”