PARTICIPATE ONCE. BE FOREVER CHANGED AND INSPIRED.
Special Olympics is sports and so much more. It is a movement that transforms lives by inspiring inclusion, understanding, and respect for people of all abilities on and beyond the playing field, across the state, and around the world.
About SOCT
Special Olympics Connecticut provides year-round sports training and competitions for nearly 14,000 athletes and Unified Sports® partners. We also promote a healthy lifestyle by offering free health screenings at events, and providing participants with the education and resources to improve their sports performance and enhance their overall health and fitness.
There are opportunities for everyone to be part of SOCT and enjoy a meaningful and rewarding experience - as an athlete, Unified Sports® partner, coach, volunteer, supporter, or fan.
Featured Sport Event
Unified Sports® Fall Festival
Experience the power of inclusion at Unified Sports® Fall Festival, where athletes and Unified Sports® partners compete side-by-side in bocce, croquet, golf, and softball. Join us September 19-20 to celebrate teamwork, friendship, and the belief that when we play unified, we live unified.
Featured Athlete
John Woods
For Global Messenger John Woods, Special Olympics Connecticut is more than sports - it’s where he has found confidence, connection, and a family that believes in him. Discover John’s journey and how Special Olympics has helped him find a place where he truly belongs.
Featured Special Event
CTLETR Golf
Hit the links for a great cause! Happening September 28 at Tunxis Country Club in Farmington - registration is $200 per golfer or $750 per foursome and includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Sponsorship opportunities are also available, starting at just $50.
Year-Round Partner Sponsors
Our Programs
Local Programs
Special Olympics Connecticut has 66 Local Programs across the state, offering Olympic-style sports training and competitions year-round.
Healthy Athletes® Program
We’re proud to provide free health screenings and educational materials for athletes about fitness, nutrition, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Unified Sports® in Schools
As part of an effort to reach school-aged athletes, SOCT partners with the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC) to bring Special Olympics Unified Sports® to elementary, middle, and high schools across the state.
Upcoming Events
Find all of the upcoming events for Special Olympics Connecticut on our calendar, including health and wellness events, sports and fitness programs, and special events.