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Warm-Up and Cool-Down Videos

Dynamic Warm-Ups and Cool-Downs are an important part of every workout, training session, or competition. Follow along with these videos to learn how to perform the different exercises in the sport-specific warm-up and cool-down guides. Questions? Please email fitness@specialolympics.org

Sargent Shriver Global Messengers 2018 – 2023

Our Sargent Shriver Global Messengers are chosen from among top athlete leaders around the world. They're athletes, and they're spokespeople for our movement.

Special Olympics Jordan Athlete Leader Abdullah’s Mission of Inclusion

Abdullah Al Nahas was born in December 2000, and he impacted many lives with his warmth and friendliness, leaving an extraordinary mark on all those around him.

September 2023

An overview of Health-related initiatives at Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023. Topics include: Healthy Athletes screenings, event medical operations, and the Golisano Health Leadership Awards.Slides (PDF)

BWF and Special Olympics Host First-Ever Federation-led Education and Competition Event

In another demonstration of the ever-strengthening partnership between Special Olympics and the Badminton World Federation, a global technical training and regional competition was recently held in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Local Club

What is a Local Club?A Local Club offers Special Olympics sports and non-sport activities within a community. It is a local branch of the Special Olympics National/State Program. A Local Club is open for anyone to become a member—people with and without intellectual disabilities, their families, and volunteers from all backgrounds. It is at the Local Club grassroots level of the movement where communities of inclusion are built, and everyone’s abilities are appreciated.Download this map (PDF)

European Football Week 2024: Celebrating the Beautiful Game for ALL!

European Football Week #EFW2024 will see exciting football activities taking place across the continent from 25 May to 2 June 2024.

Family Impact

Experience the impact of Family Health Forums on families through the insights of those who have attended these events. Download this video to spotlight these stories during your Forum or leverage them for event promotion.Download the Video • Download the SRT Text File

Overview

Learn the numerous benefits that come with hosting Family Health Forums. This video provides an overview of how Programs impact families through Family Health Forums. Download this video to show during your Forum or leverage for event promotion.Download the Video • Download the SRT Text File

Facilitator

Facilitation is a way of helping people share thoughts and ideas. A facilitator is often a guide who provides a calm and steady presence to help a group explore new content, a new challenge, or a new opportunity.

The purpose of this training is to discuss what facilitation is and describe the value it brings to learning. Give athlete leaders time to practice three key facilitation skills that will help them become better facilitators and practice how they can respond to ‘in the moment’ participant questions.