We are a non-profit, community based organisation which is run by dedicated volunteers that provides year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities ,also known as learning disabilities.

Special Olympics Suffolk is so much more that a sports organisation – we genuinely transform lives through sport by providing opportunties for our athletes to make friends, learn social skills, feel part of a community , increase confidence and self-esteem, realise potential, develop physical fitness and mental well-being, demonstrate courage and experience joy and pride. But above all, for families, friends and athletes – we have FUN!

We offer a competition pathway designed to nurture and progress athletes from local competitions through to accessing elite level competitions. Our focus is on ability not disability and providing opportunities for our athletes to compete with others at similar levels.  

Special Olympics Suffolk is part of Special Olympics GB and ultimately the Special Olympics International organisation which is the largest disability sports organisation in the world. As a global movement Special Olympics reaches 5.7 million athletes across 200 countries.  Together we want to inspire real change by raising awareness of intellectual disability, ending discrimination, and building an inclusive world for all. 

It is proven that taking part in the Special Olympics Programme improves the quality of daily life of people with intellectual (learning) disabilities and their families through sport.

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