BECOME AN ATHLETE
Acceptance, Inclusion and Well-Being Through Sports
WE WANT YOU ON OUR TEAM!
All Special Olympics Southern California (SOSC) programs help athletes build fitness, sports skills, confidence, and friendships. Whether participating as a traditional athlete, Unified Partner, or Young Athlete, individuals gain rewarding experiences and opportunities to achieve their best.
SOSC serves athletes across Southern California in Kern, Imperial, Inyo, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties.
WE WANT YOU ON OUR TEAM!
All programs offered in Southern California provide athletes with the chance to develop physical fitness, sports skills, social skills and confidence. By joining Special Olympics Southern California (SOSC) as a traditional athlete, Unified Partner or Young Athlete, you can meet new friends, gain new and rewarding experiences, and find success in achieving your best.
SOSC provides programs throughout the southernmost counties in California: Kern, Imperial, Inyo, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties.
NEW ATHLETES
People with intellectual disabilities ages 8+
Start your new athlete application today and join SOSC programming in your community.
CURRENT ATHLETES
People with intellectual disabilities ages 8+
Renew your athlete status to stay connected and continue your sports involvement with SOSC.
UNIFIED PARTNERS
People without intellectual disabilities ages 8+
Play side-by-side with athletes in a Unified Sports environment while discovering the impact of inclusion.
YOUNG ATHLETES
People with and without intellectual disabilities ages 2-7
Build skills and confidence early—learn more about our program for ages 2–7.
NEW ATHLETES
People with intellectual disabilities ages 8+
Start your new athlete application today and join SOSC programming in your community.
CURRENT ATHLETES
People with intellectual disabilities ages 8+
Renew your athlete status to stay connected and continue your sports involvement with SOSC.
UNIFIED PARTNERS
People without intellectual disabilities ages 8+
Play side-by-side with athletes in a Unified Sports environment while discovering the impact of inclusion.
YOUNG ATHLETES
People with and without intellectual disabilities ages 2-7
Build skills and confidence early—learn more about our program for ages 2–7.
MEET SOSC ATHLETES!
Logan Jones
Region 1
Softball
“I love the Special Olympics because it brings people together, show that everyone deserves a chance to play sports, make friends and feel proud of what they can do.”
Angelina & Hailey Gibson
Region 2
Basketball, Bocce, Bowling
“[Special Olympics] has made us more confident and learn to have good sportsmanship”Brett Laza
Region 3
Athletics, Swimming, Tennis, Floorball
“Special Olympics is not just about the competitions but about the friendships that are made.”Max Grasso
Region 4
Basketball, Flag Football, Bowling, Golf, Softball, Floorball
“No matter your skill level or walk of life you come from, there is a home for you in the Special Olympics as an athlete, coach, or volunteer. Endless opportunities and experiences await you.”Cassie Block
Region 5
Basketball, Softball, Floorball
“Just to have fun and don’t let anyone else ruin your moment and be yourself.”
