Philosophy

Special Olympics is founded on the belief that individuals with intellectual disabilities can, with proper instruction and encouragement, benefit from participation in individual and team sports.

Special Olympics believes that through sports training, individuals with intellectual disabilities gain physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually.  Families are strengthened; and the community at large, through participation and observation, is united in understanding individuals with intellectual disabilities, in an environment of equality, respect, and acceptance.

Mission

The mission of Special Olympics is to provide 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 Olympic athletes, and the community.

History

Special Olympics began in 1968 when Eunice Kennedy Shriver organized the First International Special Olympics Games at Soldier Field in Chicago.  The concept was born in the early 1960s when Shriver started a day camp for people with intellectual disabilities.  She saw that these individuals were far more capable than many people thought.  Since 1968, millions of children and adults have participated in Special Olympics.



Our sports are reopening!. Here is our current site and contact list for your information.
This is our list of current sites. Check back frequently as we update!
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Our current list of county tournaments
Check back for updates as we hope to see more tournaments in 2022!
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Greater Philadelphia Region Special Olympics/Team Montgomery

980 Harvest Drive, Suite 203

Blue Bell, PA 19422

Phone: (215) 542-1140

Fax:  (215) 542-1144

specialolympicsmontco@verizon.net

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