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Families and Friends

From skiing to swimming, to basketball or track & field, Special Olympics is an opportunity for families to share in the accomplishment of their children. Be part of a year-round sports training and competition program that the whole family can enjoy.

Families are encouraged to get involved in Special Olympics by taking part in the family activities (tailgate parties, picnics, pizza socials, receptions) planned at each of the State Tournaments. Family pins are also distributed at the Family/Friends registration table at each State Game and are a way to show off the pride we have in our athletes.

State Games results and photos

Family Graph

According to a 2005 Special Olympics Inc. Study, Families of Special Olympics athletes saw significant improvements in the athletes' self-esteem and social skills, among other benefits, due to participation in Special Olympics. Click here for more information

The Families & Friends Handbook

Everything a Family Needs to Know

Click Here for the Families & Friend Handbook or choose a section from the Table of Contents below.

Table of Contents:

  1. General Information
  2. Athlete Eligibility
  3. How Do I Join? (includes information on medical forms/updates)
  4. Levels of Participation (includes Unified Sports & Motor Activities Training Program)
  5. Sports
  6. Training
  7. Competition
  8. Organizational Structure
  9. Other Special Olympics Programs (includes Athlete Leadership Programs & Delta Dental Healthy Athletes)
  10. What Can You Do To Help
  11. Gifts That Keep On Giving

Family Brochure

  • Click here for the English Version of the Family Brochure (PDF)
  • Haga clic aquí para la Versión inglesa del Folleto de la Familia (PDF)

Families can choose their level of involvement in the Special Olympics program. Some families provide not only encouragement and love, but may coach, offer transportation, assist with fund-raising, officiate, chaperone, and train other volunteers within their local agency. If you are interested in learning more about how you can involve a family member in Special Olympics, please request a Family Packet by e-mailing jmoen@specialolympicswisconsin.org with your name and mailing address.

Another way to be involved: be a mentor for Athlete Leadership Programs (ALPs)

Athlete Leadership Programs train athletes to serve in meangful leadership roles outside of sports in Special Olympics and in thier communities. ALPs offers athletes an oppoutnuity to participate in all aspects of the Special Olympics Wisconsin movement and is a Free program to athletes. If you know an athlete who would benefit from leadership training or if you would be able to serve as a Mentor, please fill out this online form for more information.

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