Special Olympics is an international organization that is dedicated to helping children and adults with intellectual disabilities become physically fit and respected members of the community through the use of sports and competitions. Nearly 40,000 adults and children from New York participate in Special Olympics competitions. SUNY Oswego has a long history with the New York Special Olympics. Each year over 120 students volunteer at the Bowling Competition (Fall semester) and the Aquatics & Basketball Competition (Spring semester).

"Let me win. But, if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt."
-Special Olympics Oath

For information on volunteering at the next Special Olympics event contact olympics@oswego.edu.

If you're interested in helping in Special Olympics events, please fill out the application and return to 101 The Point in the Campus Center or email it to olympics@oswego.edu. Please one person per application.

Special Olympics Application

All volunteers must attend a mandatory volunteer orientation session. To find out when the next volunteer orientation session will be held please email the Special Olympics Program Coordinator at olympics@oswego.edu