Sports & Coaching

For all of our recognized and official sports, find coaching guides, development models, photos and videos and other related materials. You can also find information on locally popular sports in the mix.

Sports Essentials

Sport Rules, Sport Rules Article 1 & More

Sport Fact Sheets

Sport Rules

Sport Rules Article 1

Sport Information Apps

Divisioning

Sport Science Guides

Sport Science Info Pack

Sport Science Injury Prevention

Sport Science Nutrition

Sport Science Sport Psychology

Coaching Special Olympic Athletes

Code of Conduct for Coaches

Athlete Centered Coaching Guide

Quick Reference Coaching Guide

Coaching Special Olympic Athletes Online Course

Developmental Sports

Videos: Learn About Coaching

Principles of Special Olympics Coaching

The Coach & Competition Series: Pt. 1 - Before Competition

The Coach & Competition Series: Pt. 2 - At Competition

Warm Up & Cool Down

Special Olympics Competition Guide for Coaches

Sport Rules Forms

Rules Change Proposal Form

Rules Changes Criteria for Evaluation

Athlete & Coach Development

Athlete Development Model

Coach Development Model

Sports A to Z

Participants in the 2022 World Winter Games will compete under the 2018 versions of the Sport-specific Rules.

Sports Essentials

Alpine Skiing

• Coaching Guide (2007)
• Fact Sheet
• Rules (2020)
• Rules Changes (2020)
• Rules (2018)
• Rules Changes (2018)

1 Min Read

Sports Essentials

Athletics

• Coaching Guide 2017: Online | Download
• Fact Sheet
• Rules (2020)
• Rules Changes (2020)

1 Min Read

Sports Essentials

Badminton

• Coaching Guide (2014)
• Fact Sheet
• Rules (2020)
• Rules Changes (2020)

1 Min Read

Sports Essentials

Basketball

• Coaching Guide (2007)
• Fact Sheet
• Rules (2020)
• Rules Changes (2020)

1 Min Read

Sports Essentials

Bocce

• Coaching Guide (2005)
• Fact Sheet
• Rules (2020)
• Rules Changes (2020)

1 Min Read

Sports Essentials

Bowling

• Coaching Guide (2004)
• Fact Sheet
• Rules (2020)
• Rules Changes (2020)

1 Min Read

Group of cheerleaders outside posing for a group photo.

Sports Essentials

Competitive Cheer

• Coaching Guide (2018)
• Fact Sheet
• Rules (2018)
• Rules Changes (2018)

1 Min Read

Sports Essentials

Cricket

• Coaching Guide (2014)
• Fact Sheet
• Rules (2020)
• Rules Changes (2020)

1 Min Read

Sports Essentials

Cross Country Skiing

• Coaching Guide (2014)
• Fact Sheet
• Rules (2020)
• Rules Changes (2020)
• Rules (2018)
• Rules Changes (2018)

1 Min Read

Sports Essentials

Cycling

• Coaching Guide (2007)
• Fact Sheet
• Rules (2020)
• Rules Changes (2020)

1 Min Read

Sports Essentials

DanceSport

• Coaching Guide
• Fact Sheet
• Rules (2020)
• Rules Changes (2020)

Sports Essentials

Equestrian

• Coaching Guide (2012)
• Fact Sheet
• Rules (2020)
• Rules Changes (2020)

1 Min Read

Sports Essentials

Figure Skating

• Coaching Guide (2006)
• Fact Sheet
• Rules (2018)
• Rules Changes (2018)

Flag Football

• Coaching Guide (2014)
• Fact Sheet
• Rules (2018)
• Rules Changes (2018)

Sports Essentials

Floorball

• Coaching Guide (2014)
• Fact Sheet
• Rules (2020)
• Rules Changes (2020)
• Rules (2018)
• Rules Changes (2018)

1 Min Read

Sports Essentials

Floor Hockey

• Coaching Guide (2007)
• Fact Sheet
• Rules (2020)
• Rules Changes (2020)
• Rules (2018)
• Rules Changes (2018)

1 Min Read

Sports Essentials

Football (Soccer)

• Coaching Guide (2014)
• Fact Sheet
• Rules (2020)
• Rules Changes (2020)

1 Min Read

Sports Essentials

Golf

• Coaching Guide (2003)
• Fact Sheet
• Rules (2020)
• Rules Changes (2020)

1 Min Read

Artistic Gymnastics

Access Artistic Gymnastics 2011-2018, Men's Artistic Gymnastics 2019-2027, and Women's Artistic Gymnastics 2019-2027.
• Rules (2016-2023)

Sports Essentials

Rhythmic Gymnastics

• Coaching Guide (2008)
• Fact Sheet
• Rules (2018)
• Rules Changes (2018)

5 Min Read

Sports Essentials

Handball

• Coaching Guide (2014)
• Fact Sheet
• Rules (2020)
• Rules Changes (2020)

1 Min Read

Sports Essentials

Judo

• Coaching Guide
• Fact Sheet
• Rules (2020)
• Rules Changes (2020)

1 Min Read

Sports Essentials

Kayaking

• Coaching Guide (2012)
• Fact Sheet
• Rules (2020)
• Rules Changes (2020)

1 Min Read

Sports Essentials

Motor Activity Training Program

• Coaching Guide (2005)
• Fact Sheet
• Rules (2018)
• Rules Changes (2018)

1 Min Read

Sports Essentials

Netball

• Coaching Guide (2014)
• Fact Sheet
• Rules (2018)
• Rules Changes (2018)

1 Min Read

Sports Essentials

Powerlifting

• Coaching Guide (2011)
• Fact Sheet
• Rules (2020)
• Rules Changes (2020)

1 Min Read

Sports Essentials

Roller Skating

• Coaching Guide (2012)
• Fact Sheet
• Rules (2020)
• Rules Changes (2020)

1 Min Read

Sports Essentials

Sailing

• Coaching Guide (2015)
• Fact Sheet
• Rules (2020)
• Rules Changes (2020)

1 Min Read

Sports Essentials

Snowboarding

• Coaching Guide (2008)
• Fact Sheet
• Rules (2020)
• Rules Changes (2020)
• Rules (2018)
• Rules Changes (2018)

1 Min Read

Sports Essentials

Snowshoeing

• Coaching Guide (2007)
• Fact Sheet
• Rules (2020)
• Rules Changes (2020)
• Rules (2018)
• Rules Changes (2018)

1 Min Read

Sports Essentials

Short Track Speed Skating

• Coaching Guide (2017)
• Fact Sheet
• Rules (2020)
• Rules Changes (2020)
• Rules (2018)
• Rules Changes (2018)

1 Min Read

Sports Essentials

Softball

• Coaching Guide (2012)
• Fact Sheet
• Rules (2020)
• Rules Changes (2020)
• Rules (2018)

1 Min Read

Sports Essentials

Swimming

• Coaching Guide (2020): Online | Download
• Fact Sheet
• Rules (2020)
• Rules Changes (2020)

1 Min Read

Sports Essentials

Open Water Swimming

• Coaching Guide (2012)
• Fact Sheet
• Rules (2020)
• Rules Changes (2020)

1 Min Read

Sports Essentials

Table Tennis

• Coaching Guide (2014)
• Fact Sheet
• Rules (2020)
• Rules Changes (2020)

1 Min Read

Sports Essentials

Triathlon

• Coaching Guide (2014)
• Fact Sheet
• Rules (2018)
• Rules Changes (2018)

1 Min Read

Sports Essentials

Tennis

• Coaching Guide (2013)
• Fact Sheet
• Rules (2020)
• Rules Changes (2020)

1 Min Read

Sports Essentials

Indoor Volleyball

• Coaching Guide (2008)
• Fact Sheet
• Rules (2020)
• Rules Changes (2020)

1 Min Read

Sports Essentials

Beach Volleyball

• Coaching Guide
• Fact Sheet
• Rules (2020)
• Rules Changes (2020)

1 Min Read