Special Olympics

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NISRA provides Special Olympics training programs in numerous sports for children ages 8 & older, and adults with intellectual disabilities. 

NISRA partners with Special Olympics Illinois and school districts to provide the Young Athletes program for individuals from ages 2-7. 

Individual athletes and teams compete locally, and in Special Olympics Illinois competition at the Area, District, State, National, & International levels.

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Sports provided by NISRA

NISRA provides the following Special Olympics Sports:

  • Alpine Skiing
  • Basketball
  • Bocce Ball
  • Bowling
  • Flag Football
  • Floor Hockey
  • Golf
  • Powerlifting
  • Rhythmic Gymnastics
  • Snowshoeing
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track & Field
  • Unified Golf
  • Volleyball

Questions?

Please contact Emily Eliscu, NISRA’s Manager of Special Olympics at [email protected] or 815-459-0737, ext. 226.