YMCA and Special Olympics New York
YMCA Buffalo Niagara is proud to partner with Special Olympics New York to provide inclusive opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities to discover and unleash the champion within. Special Olympics athletes experience the thrill of competing in authentic sports. They overcome defeat, taste victory, and stay active for life.
Who Can Participate?
All children ages 2-7 with neurodiverse abilities can participate in YMCA and Special Olympics programming.
Upcoming YMCA and Special Olympics Events
Stay tuned! We'll announce upcoming dates soon.
About Special Olympics New York
Special Olympics New York provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-style sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.