Unified Fitness Club
The Special Olympics Connecticut Unified Fitness Club (UFC) brings together individuals with and without disabilities for activities that encourage fitness and inspire friendship.
Athletes can complete a variety of fitness activities at select locations to receive exclusive Special Olympics Connecticut (SOCT) pins commemorating their accomplishments.
Are you interested in starting a club? Here are the 3 easy steps to get moving!
- Head coach completes required trainings.
- Participants complete required Special Olympics Connecticut paperwork.
- Email Chaslynn Saucier with completed forms at chaslynns@soct.org once complete!
Find program requirements here!
Fit 5
Fit 5 is designed to educate athletes on how fitness, nutrition, and hydration impact overall athletic performance. Athletes enrolled in the eight-week program are trained based on a comprehensive wellness curriculum that empowers them to make healthier lifestyle choices.
Goals Include:
- Exercise 5 days every week
- Eat 5 fruits and vegetables every day
- Drink 5 bottles of water every day
Virtual Health & Fitness Activities
SOCT Fit 5 Facebook Group
This Facebook Group is designed to provide athletes with the tools and encouragement to stay active and healthy at home outside of practices and competitions. Zumba, yoga, strength training classes as well as healthy nutrition resources are posted regularly.
For Fitness videos, click here.
For Yoga videos, click here.
Performance Stations
Performance Stations aim to connect elements of fitness and sports performance in a sports competition setting. Volunteers who oversee the performance stations provide hands-on learning activities to athletes before and after they compete. Stations include a pre-competition warm-up, post-competition cool-down, nutrition and hydration education as well as information on how athletes can continue to stay active during the off-season.