Where Teamwork Takes Center Stage
More than competition, this statewide event celebrates friendship, inclusion, and the power of Unified Sports®.
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Join us for the 2026 Special Olympics Connecticut Unified Sports® Fall Festival
SPORTS: Bocce, Croquet, Golf, Softball
WHEN: Saturday, September 19 - Sunday, September 20, 2026
WHERE:
- Bocce: Old Grove Bocce Courts - West Haven
- Croquet: Ocean House - Westerly, RI
- Golf: Sleeping Giant Golf Course - Hamden
- Softball: Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Club - East Hartford
This annual event brings together athletes and Unified Sports® partners along with their coaches to compete after months of dedicated training. They proudly represent their Local Programs and communities while showcasing determination, sportsmanship, and pride as they vie for ribbons and medals across multiple sports.
PLAN TO ATTEND
SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER
REGISTRATION INFO FOR COACHES
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Unified Sports® Fall Festival SITES & SPORTS
The 2026 Special Olympics Unified Sports® Fall Festival will feature competition across a variety of individual and team sports, hosted at premier venues throughout Connecticut and Rhode Island. Events will take place during scheduled competition days, with athletes participating in well-organized, divisioned contests designed to ensure fair play and meaningful competition for all.
Unified® & Traditional Bocce Tournaments & Bocce Skills
West Haven/Savin Rock—Old Grove Bocce Courts
1 Oak Street, West Haven
Sat., Sept. 19 - Sun., Sept. 20
Unified® Croquet
Ocean House
1 Bluff Avenue, Westerly, RI
Sat., Sept. 19 - Sun., Sept. 20
Individual Golf Skills, Alternate Shot, & Individual 9-Hole Play
Sleeping Giant Golf Course
3931 Whitney Avenue, Hamden
Sun., Sept. 20 only
Unified® & Traditional Softball Tournaments & Softball Skills
Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Club
200 Clement Rd., East Hartford
Sat., Sept. 19 - Sun., Sept. 20
Healthy Athletes® at Unified Sports® Fall Festival
As part of the Unified Sports® Fall Festival, Special Olympics Connecticut will once again offer free health screenings, education, and wellness resources through its nationally recognized Special Olympics Healthy Athletes® program. Licensed medical professionals, healthcare practitioners, and students will volunteer their time to support athletes’ overall health and well-being through Healthy Habits Education for athletes competing in bocce and softball.
Unified Sports® Fall Festival Special Events
Opening Ceremonies
A dynamic celebration with a ceremonial lighting of the Special Olympics Flame of Hope.
- Saturday, September 19 & Sunday, September 20: Croquet at Ocean House - Westerly, RI
- Saturday, September 19: Bocce at Old Grove Bocce Courts - West Haven and Softball at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Club - East Hartford
- Sunday, September 20: Golf at Sleeping Giant Golf Course - Hamden
Volunteer at Unified Sports® Fall Festival
Volunteers are the backbone of Special Olympics Connecticut's Unified Sports® Fall Festival. We have a variety of ways you can help make this event come to life. This event is open to the public and volunteers, spectators, and supporters are always welcome. Volunteer information and sign-up links have been added under the sports listed below and are open for registration.
Date: Saturday, September 19 – Sunday, September 20
Location: Old Grove Bocce Courts
Address: 1 Oak Street, West Haven, CT
Sign up HERE
Date: Saturday, September 19 – Sunday, September 20
Location: Ocean House
Address: 1 Bluff Avenue, Westerly, RI
Currently no volunteer opportunities
Date: Sunday, September 20
Location: Sleeping Giant Golf Course
Address: 3931 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT
Sign up HERE
Date: Saturday, September 19 – Sunday, September 20
Location: Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Club
Address: 200 Clement Road, East Hartford, CT
Sign up HERE
Registration Info for Coaches
Registration details have been added for each sport listed below, including important deadlines and downloadable resources. Please review your sport’s information carefully and use the provided PDF and Excel links to complete registration requirements on time. Please contact Emily Pitney if you would like a personalized Google doc.
Date: Saturday, September 19 – Sunday, September 20
Location: Old Grove Bocce Courts
Address: 1 Oak Street, West Haven, CT
Registration due: August 17
2026 Unified Croquet Tournament: Saturday, August 15
Location: Elizabeth Park
Address: 1561 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, CT
Registration due: Friday, July 17
Fall Festival: Saturday, September 19 – Sunday, September 20
Location: Ocean House
Address: 1 Bluff Avenue, Westerly, RI
Registration due: August 24
Date: Sunday, September 20
Location: Sleeping Giant Golf Course
Address: 3931 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT
Registration due: August 17
Divisioning Tournament: Saturday, August 8
Location: Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Club
Address: 200 Clement Road, East Hartford, CT
Registration Due: Friday, July 17
Fall Festival: Saturday, September 19 – Sunday, September 20
Location: Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Club
Address: 200 Clement Road, East Hartford, CT
Our Sponsors
Our sponsors play a vital role in making these events possible. Through their generous support and commitment to inclusion, they help provide meaningful opportunities, memorable experiences, and resources that empower our athletes, Unified Sports® partners, coaches, and communities to thrive.
