Special Olympics New Jersey

Special Olympics New Jersey provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in 24 sports to more than 20,000 individuals with intellectual disabilities throughout the state. More than 265 competitions are conducted annually. Other programs include unified champion schools, engaging schools and youth leaders to promote social inclusion through disability awareness and unified sports activities; the young athletes program to promote pre-sports skills in children two and a half to seven; athlete empowerment programs such as the athlete input council, athlete university and athlete global messenger; camp shriver, a free summer sports camp; health and wellness programs providing free medical screenings and education; and college unified sports, partnering college-aged athletes with college students on the same team, at colleges around the state. All programs are free to registered athletes and their families.genuine Jersey pride defines Special Olympics New Jersey and celebrates the impact we have on all who participate as well as those privileged to witness the magic every time an athlete with an intellectual disability takes the field, scores a goal, achieves a personal best time or simply experiences the joy of participation.