Special Olympics Swimming offers divisions according to athlete ability, age and gender. Individual events are offered for all strokes. Special Olympics offers walking and flotation events for athletes of lower ability at district competitions.
2023 Competition Options
Swimming will now be featured in the Spring Season, with competitions in March and April. Athletes may compete in more than one sport in the Spring Season, with some restrictions based on State Games scheduling conflicts. Athletes in swimming may also compete in 3v3 Basketball or Basketball Skills. Athletes in swimming may not compete in Team Basketball.
Swimming Events Offered
- 25, 50, 100, 200, 400 Meter Freestyle
- 25, 50, 100 Meter Backstroke
- 25, 50, 100 Meter Breaststroke
- 25, 50, 100 Meter Butterfly
- 4×25, 4×50, 4×100 Meter Freestyle Relays
- 100 Meter Individual Medley
- 4×25, 4×50 Meter Medley Relay
- 15 Meter Unassisted Swim
- 15 Meter Walk, 25 Meter Assisted Swim, 15 Meter Kickboard (non-advancing events)
Important Dates
Medical Deadline: February 1
Regional/District Competition:
| Tournament | Tournament Director | Regions | Event Date | Location | Registration Deadline |
| District 4 Swim Meet | Megan Quandt |
4 & 5 | Sunday, March 12 | Oshkosh YMCA, Oshkosh |
Wednesday, February 22 |
| District 6 Swim Meet | Adam Loeber |
2, 3, 6 | Saturday, March 18 | Lincoln High School, Wis. Rapids |
Wednesday, March 1 |
| District 8 Swim Meet | Amber Weinfurter | 7 & 8 | Saturday, April 1 | YMCA at Pabst Farms, Oconomowoc |
Wednesday, March 15 |
State Competition:
| Tournament | Tournament Director | Event Date | Location | Registration Deadline | Scratch Deadline |
| Spring Games | Nicole Christensen | April 15-16 | UW Oshkosh, Oshkosh | Monday, March 27 | Monday, April 3 |
Rules & Forms
- Swimming Rules
- Regional/District Swimming Registration
- State Spring Games Registration Form
- Special Needs Form
