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 over 10,000 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 ATHLETE
John's Story
John has been participating in Special Olympics since he was eight years old and is a member of our Special Olympics Hartford team.
Featured fundraiser
Plane Pull
Check out the video from our recent Plane Pull fundraiser presented by Avelo Airlines, hosted by Tweed New Haven Airport and sponsored by WWE, The Prospector Theater and Gemstone Farm.!
Featured Event
Unified Sports® Fall Festival
Our athletes and Unified Sports partners are currently training to compete in bocce, croquet, golf, sailing and softball at our Unified Sports® Fall Festival coming up in September!