SANTA BARBARA COUNTY REGION

Special Olympics Santa Barbara enriches the lives of more than 500 athletes with intellectual disabilities and their communities through sports, education, and athlete health.

Special Olympics Santa Barbara County is one of nine regional programs of Special Olympics Southern California and offers year-round sports training and competitions for athletes.

SPORTS, TRAINING, GAMES & EVENTS

Fired Up for Special Olympics

October 21

Fired Up for Special Olympics is a BBQ hosted by the Santa Barbara County Fire Department and the City of Santa Barbara Fire Department. All proceeds raised at this event will benefit the athletes of Special Olympics Santa Barbara Region.

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Sports

Special Olympics Santa Barbara offers 12 Olympic-style individual and team sports that provide meaningful training and competition opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Spring/Summer Season (February - May): Athletics (track and field), Aquatics, Basketball, Bocce, Golf, and Gymnastics

Fall/Winter Season (July - November): Bowling, Floor Hockey, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, and Volleyball

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Become an Athlete

No matter the person's age or skill level, Special Olympics Santa Barbara has something for every person with intellectual disabilities. We deliver high-quality, year-round competition and training opportunities in an inclusive culture that stresses athletic excellence, rewards determination, emphasizes health, and celebrates personal achievement.

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Become a Volunteer Coach

Few people impact our athletes more than their coaches. Coaches not only provide sports skills but they are role models who teach character, sportsmanship, courage, ability and personal growth.

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GET INVOLVED

Make a difference in the lives of persons with intellectual disabilities. Donate your money, time, or talents to ensure our athletes continue to receive the top-quality sports training and competitions they deserve.

Volunteer

Special Olympics would not exist today without the expertise, time, and enthusiasm of its volunteers. Whatever your interests, talents, background and availability, there are opportunities for you.

Reach out and change the lives of thousands of Special Olympics athletes. We offer customized programs that let you create a corporate program that’s in line with your company’s
goals and objectives.

Attend an Event

Be a fan in the stand and cheer on our athletes at a local competition or attend one of our fun and exciting fundraisers !

WHO WE ARE

Special Olympics Santa Barbara provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type 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.

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We are committed to responsible stewardship of your support and are proud of our high standards

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Impact in Southern California

Santa Barbara County Region

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY REGION

SPORTS, TRAINING, GAMES & EVENTS

Fired Up for Special Olympics

Sports

Become an Athlete

Become a Volunteer Coach

GET INVOLVED

Volunteer

Become a Partner

Attend an Event

WHO WE ARE

Spend Wisely

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