We are so excited to host our annual Winter Games on January 7-9, 2027! Thousands of athletes have been preparing all fall to compete at the highest level in: basketball, bowling, swimming, and volleyball!

CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION!

Step-by Step Instructions on How to Register

All teams must complete the Delegation registration form below. Within this form, you will need to indicate:

  • The number of athletes, Unified partners, attending Winter Games from your Delegation

  • The total number of athletes, Unified partners, and coaches attending our Victory Night Dance/Opening Ceremony from your Delegation


Once you have completed the Delegation registration form, you can move on to step 2!

This template must be downloaded and filled out to register your athletes and Unified partners in their sports competition. ONCE YOU HAVE COMPLETED, MAKE SURE YOU SAVE IT AS THE FOLLOWING:

AreaNumber.TeamName.WG Registration

** Example: 03.DillonPanthers.WG Registration


Participants may enter only one sport per day: 

  • Thursday: Swimming, Individual Basketball Skill, or Young Athletes

  • Friday: Unified Team Volleyball or Singles Bowling

  • Saturday: Team Basketball or Unified Doubles Bowling


Once you have your sports registration template filled out and saved as the instructions listed above, move on to step 3!

Now, you MUST upload and submit your sports registration template by clicking the button below.


 

Once your sports registration template is uploaded correctly, you can move on to step 4!

A $5 registration fee applies to each Athlete and Unified partner (one-time charge, regardless of how many events they are registered for).

** There is NO charge for Young Athletes and Coaches.

Below are the payment options:


Option 1: Online Payment: CC via PayPal

Enter Delegation name then add to cart:

Delegation Name


Option 2: Mail Checks & Money Orders

 

Attn: Haley Hilmes WG

Special Olympics Oklahoma

6835 S Canton Ave

Tulsa, OK, 74136

To receive an Invoice email your PO to: Haley@sook.org

Master Schedule of Events

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Swimming Schedule

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NEW THIS YEAR:
- Team Basketball will be hosted at Young Family Athletic Center (YFAC) only!
- Individual Basketball Skills will be hosted on Thursday, January 7.

Address: Young Family Athletic Center – 2201 Trae Young Drive Norman, OK 73069

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AMF Windsor Lanes – 4600 NW 23rd St Oklahoma City, OK 73127
Andy B’s – 11917 N Pennsylvania Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73120
Bowlero Edmond – 3501 S Boulevard Edmond, OK 73013
Bronco Bowl – 133 N Mustang Rd Mustang, OK 73064
Holiday Lanes – 44 SE 44th St Oklahoma City, OK 73129
Planet Bowl – 6601 Tinker Diagonal Midwest City, OK 73110-2912
Sooner Lanes – 550 24th Ave NW Norman, OK 73069-6310

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NEW VENUE THIS YEAR!

Address: Young Family Athletic Center – 2201 Trae Young Drive Norman, OK 73069

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Address: Young Family Athletic Center – 2201 Trae Young Drive Norman, OK 73069

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NEW DAY THIS YEAR! Thursday, January 7, 2027

Time: 10am-12pm

Address: Young Family Athletic Center – 2201 Trae Young Drive Norman, OK 73069

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NEW TIME THIS YEAR! 7pm-9pm

THEME: Superheroes!

Address: The Station at Central Park 700 S. Broadway Ave. Moore, OK 73160

Important Reminders:

New Venues/Schedule Changes:

    • Basketball, swimming, and volleyball will ALL be hosted at the Young Family Athletic Center (YFAC)

    • Individual Basketball Skills will be hosted on THURSDAY, January 7, 2027.

    • Young Athletes will be hosted on THURSDAY, January 7, 2027.

    • Opening Ceremony/Victory Dance will now begin at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 8, 2027.

Final Packet: Please check the schedules posted in the Final Packet after the registration deadline. This packet will include:

    • Competition brackets

    • Bowling venue assignments

    • Swim meet schedules

Competition Arrival Time: Teams should arrive at their competition venue 30 to 45 minutes before the scheduled start time to allow time for check-in and preparation.

Winter Games Fee: All athletes and Unified Partners are required to pay a non-refundable $5 participation fee for Winter Games.

Food and Drink: No food or water will be provided, teams will need to bring their own water.


 

Questions? Contact Us!

Sports & Training Director

Bobby Schaefer

bobby.schaefer@sook.org | 918-217-8431

Volunteer & Sports Services Coordinator

Haley Hilmes

haley@sook.org | 918-217-8765

The success of our Winter Games would NOT be possible without hundreds of volunteers! If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Haley Hilmes at 918-217-8765 or click on the box to find out more information!

Every year at Winter Games, we present the Stacie Shipman Youth Volunteer Award to an exceptional young volunteer (Jr. High – High School – College or University age) who has shown leadership, an enthusiastic spirit, and generous volunteerism for Special Olympics. If you know of someone who fits these qualities, please nominate them!

 

The Deadline to submit your nomination is December 1, 2026. 

Registration
CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION!

Step-by Step Instructions on How to Register

All teams must complete the Delegation registration form below. Within this form, you will need to indicate:

  • The number of athletes, Unified partners, attending Winter Games from your Delegation

  • The total number of athletes, Unified partners, and coaches attending our Victory Night Dance/Opening Ceremony from your Delegation


Once you have completed the Delegation registration form, you can move on to step 2!

This template must be downloaded and filled out to register your athletes and Unified partners in their sports competition. ONCE YOU HAVE COMPLETED, MAKE SURE YOU SAVE IT AS THE FOLLOWING:

AreaNumber.TeamName.WG Registration

** Example: 03.DillonPanthers.WG Registration


Participants may enter only one sport per day: 

  • Thursday: Swimming, Individual Basketball Skill, or Young Athletes

  • Friday: Unified Team Volleyball or Singles Bowling

  • Saturday: Team Basketball or Unified Doubles Bowling


Once you have your sports registration template filled out and saved as the instructions listed above, move on to step 3!

Now, you MUST upload and submit your sports registration template by clicking the button below.


 

Once your sports registration template is uploaded correctly, you can move on to step 4!

A $5 registration fee applies to each Athlete and Unified partner (one-time charge, regardless of how many events they are registered for).

** There is NO charge for Young Athletes and Coaches.

Below are the payment options:


Option 1: Online Payment: CC via PayPal

Enter Delegation name then add to cart:

Delegation Name


Option 2: Mail Checks & Money Orders

 

Attn: Haley Hilmes WG

Special Olympics Oklahoma

6835 S Canton Ave

Tulsa, OK, 74136

To receive an Invoice email your PO to: Haley@sook.org

Schedule of Events

Master Schedule of Events

Powered By EmbedPress

Swimming Schedule

Powered By EmbedPress

Venue Information
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NEW THIS YEAR:
- Team Basketball will be hosted at Young Family Athletic Center (YFAC) only!
- Individual Basketball Skills will be hosted on Thursday, January 7.

Address: Young Family Athletic Center – 2201 Trae Young Drive Norman, OK 73069

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AMF Windsor Lanes – 4600 NW 23rd St Oklahoma City, OK 73127
Andy B’s – 11917 N Pennsylvania Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73120
Bowlero Edmond – 3501 S Boulevard Edmond, OK 73013
Bronco Bowl – 133 N Mustang Rd Mustang, OK 73064
Holiday Lanes – 44 SE 44th St Oklahoma City, OK 73129
Planet Bowl – 6601 Tinker Diagonal Midwest City, OK 73110-2912
Sooner Lanes – 550 24th Ave NW Norman, OK 73069-6310

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NEW VENUE THIS YEAR!

Address: Young Family Athletic Center – 2201 Trae Young Drive Norman, OK 73069

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Address: Young Family Athletic Center – 2201 Trae Young Drive Norman, OK 73069

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NEW DAY THIS YEAR! Thursday, January 7, 2027

Time: 10am-12pm

Address: Young Family Athletic Center – 2201 Trae Young Drive Norman, OK 73069

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NEW TIME THIS YEAR! 7pm-9pm

THEME: Superheroes!

Address: The Station at Central Park 700 S. Broadway Ave. Moore, OK 73160

General Information
Important Reminders:

New Venues/Schedule Changes:

    • Basketball, swimming, and volleyball will ALL be hosted at the Young Family Athletic Center (YFAC)

    • Individual Basketball Skills will be hosted on THURSDAY, January 7, 2027.

    • Young Athletes will be hosted on THURSDAY, January 7, 2027.

    • Opening Ceremony/Victory Dance will now begin at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 8, 2027.

Final Packet: Please check the schedules posted in the Final Packet after the registration deadline. This packet will include:

    • Competition brackets

    • Bowling venue assignments

    • Swim meet schedules

Competition Arrival Time: Teams should arrive at their competition venue 30 to 45 minutes before the scheduled start time to allow time for check-in and preparation.

Winter Games Fee: All athletes and Unified Partners are required to pay a non-refundable $5 participation fee for Winter Games.

Food and Drink: No food or water will be provided, teams will need to bring their own water.


 

Questions? Contact Us!

Sports & Training Director

Bobby Schaefer

bobby.schaefer@sook.org | 918-217-8431

Volunteer & Sports Services Coordinator

Haley Hilmes

haley@sook.org | 918-217-8765

Volunteer Opportunities

The success of our Winter Games would NOT be possible without hundreds of volunteers! If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Haley Hilmes at 918-217-8765 or click on the box to find out more information!

Stacie Shipman Youth Volunteer Award Nomination

Every year at Winter Games, we present the Stacie Shipman Youth Volunteer Award to an exceptional young volunteer (Jr. High – High School – College or University age) who has shown leadership, an enthusiastic spirit, and generous volunteerism for Special Olympics. If you know of someone who fits these qualities, please nominate them!

 

The Deadline to submit your nomination is December 1, 2026. 

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:

  • Tuesday, December 1, 2026. 

NEW THIS YEAR: VENUE & SCHEDULE CHANGES!

Please make sure to look over the schedule! We have made several changes for 2027:

  • New venue for swimming, basketball, and volleyball — Young Family Athletic Center (YFAC)

  • Other changes include:

    • Opening Ceremony/Victory Dance beginning at 7:00pm on Friday, January 8.

    • Individual Basketball Skills & Young Athletes being hosted on Thursday, January 7.