• Integrates athletes with and without intellectual disabilities [mental retardation] in a setting where all athletes are challenged to improve their skills.
• Provides a valuable sports opportunity to individuals with intellectual disabilities who are not presently involved with Special Olympics: especially those with mild retardation, and those in communities where there are not enough Special Olympics athletes to conduct team sports:
• Prepares athletes with higher level skills for participation in school or community sports:
• Increases public awareness of the spirit and skills of individuals with intellectual disabilities:
• Enables Special Olympics athletes' families to participate as team members or coaches on Unified Sports teams:
• And enables athletes to develop friendships and an understanding of each other's capabilities through a spirit of equality and team unity.

Join a team that wins more than medals! Become a Unified Partner!

Other than family members, few people grow closer than teammates. Special Olympics Unified Sports brings together athletes with and without intellectual disabilities – people of similar age and athletic abililty – to train and compete on the same teams.

For schools: Unified Sports provides mainstreams special education and other students together in athletic competition. Students learn to recognize people for their abilities and not their disabilities. As a teacher or administrator, you can motivate students by recommending an existing program, or starting a new one at your school.

For families: Unified Sports provides an enriching experience for every family member.

For groups and individuals: Anyone can join in the fun!

Special Olympics Oklahoma offers the following Unified Sports: