Welcome

Special Olympics Sunderland is a self-funded, volunteer lead organisation, providing sports provision for young people with learning disabilities

We are a volunteer ran charity who aims to help as many children and young adults participate in sport and make lots of new friends. Here you will find information on all of the activities we offer and who to contact for more information and how to join our group.

Special Olympics athlete oath:- “Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.”

Registered charity number: 800329

Our aims are:

• To provide quality sports training that encourage fitness, commitment and discipline through sport.

• To provide as many Special Olympic athletes with the opportunity to participate, train and compete in as wide a variety of sports and events as possible.

• To help athletes develop social skills and build friendships and team spirit from their training and taking part in competitions.

• To develop a ‘can do’ community spirit.

What is Special About the Special Olympics?

“Special Olympics seeks to uphold the spirit of sportsmanship and love of participation for their own sakes. Special Olympics also believe that every athlete should participate to his or her fullest potential”.

Special Olympics believe that regular training, under the guidance of appropriately qualified coaches is essential to the development of sports skills. Competition among those of equal abilities is the most appropriate means of testing those skills, measuring progress and providing incentive for personal growth.

Special Olympics providers of year – round sports training and competition for people with learning disabilities in a range of sports ranging from athletics and swimming to judo and tennis. Special Olympics Sunderland specialises in Swimming and Trampolining.