Football (Soccer)

Soccer "kicked" into the number one spot as Special Olympics' most popular sport with over 150,000 athletes competing worldwide. Soccer, also known as Football outside the US, is offered in over 130 countries. Soccer is played by athletes of all ages and abilities since it's easy to learn and doesn't need a lot of equipment. Players improve their overall physical fitness through training and competition. Athletes also benefit through team building, communication, camaraderie and friendship.

Athletes with average or moderate ability are offered modified team competition. The game, which is played with only five players to a team and on a smaller field, is easier to understand and provides the transition from individual skills competition to traditional team play.

Special Olympics offers a variety of Soccer events athletes can participate in. The Soccer competition offerings are based on athletes' ability levels.

EVENTS

• Team - Five-a-side

Summer Games Sports Season

State Competition each June in Stevens Point
View State Games information, volunteer registration, competition results and photos

Rules, Guides & Forms

International Football (Soccer) General Rules
Special Olympics Inc. Football (Soccer) Coaching Guide

Competition information and forms From the 2011-2012 Competition Guide
Section A	General Sports Rules
	Football (Soccer)	MS Word	PDF
Section B	Seasonal Competition Calendars	MS Word	PDF
Section C	Team Competition Intents to Play
	Soccer	MS Word	PDF
Section D	District & Regional Information
	Summer Games Season Overview	MS Word	PDF
	District Football (Soccer)	MS Word	PDF
Section E	State Competition Forms & Information
	SG Information & Registration Forms	MS Word	PDF
	Soccer	MS Word	PDF