Special Olympics of PBC

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Year-round sports training and athletic competition in Olympic-type sports for kids and adults with intellectual disabilities, run through Palm Beach County Parks & Recreation. The program serves over 1,500 athletes countywide and focuses on building physical fitness while creating opportunities for athletes to connect with families and the broader community. Young Athletes offers a standout program for ages 2-7, with free Saturday sessions where families play together through sports activities that build physical and social skills. Volunteer and coaching opportunities are available throughout the county, with training courses for those interested in becoming certified coaches.

Parks & Recreation Special Olympics You may be trying to access this site from a secured browser on the server. Please enable scripts and reload this page. Skip to main content ADJUST FONT SIZE:  RESET    Jobs   Links   Departments   Contact Us It looks like your browser does not have JavaScript enabled. Please turn on JavaScript and try again. Parks & Recreation Menu Parks & RecreationCurrently selected HomeActivities/ProgramsFind Parks Parks A-Z Park Locator CalendarThings To DoGeneral InformationWork with Us Employment OpportunitiesPBC Park RxBe a Part of the ShowBusiness/Instructor OpportunitiesVendor RegistrationInternship ProgramVolunteer Opportunities Parks Foundation of Palm Beach County Online Services Reserve a Group Pavilion Register/Pay for a ProgramBook Golf Tee TimeBoat Trailer Parking Permit Contact Us Special Olympics Page Content​​​​​​​​ Return to Things to Do​​​ Special Olympics Florida-Palm Beach County (SOFL-PBC) provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic type sports  for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympic athletes and the community.  SOFL-PBC supports over 1,500 athletes with intellectual disabilities throughout Palm Beach County.​ Special Olympics Florida [external link] Volunteer and Coaching opportunities are available throughout the county, as well as training courses for those interested in becoming a Certified Special Olympics Coach. Interested in coaching, competing, volunteering or becoming a sponsor? Please contact Rich Fleming, County Director for more information at 561-966-7019.   Spread the Word [external llink] ​We think the world would be better if everyone were included. Around the world, exclusion and discrimination continue to divide people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are changing that with grassroots action for inclusion. That's Spread the Word.​  Featured Program ​ Young Athletes A Special Olympics Program for Children ages 2-7 Young Athletes is a fun sports play program focusing on physical activities and social skills for young children with intellectual disabilities. Families play together in our Free community based program on Saturdays! Schools and agencies can also run Special Olympics Young Athletes programs at their site with the free equipment, supplies and training we provide. For information please contact Rich Fleming at 561-966-7019   Contact Information    Special Olympics Florida-Palm Beach County Therapeutic Recreation 2728 Lake Worth RoadLake Worth, FL 33461Google Maps [external link]Ph:  561-966-7019 Rich FlemingCounty Director Ryan RuchManager of Sports & Competition​

Programs (2)

• Special Olympics Sports Training

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  Ages 8–17· Free

  Kids with intellectual disabilities train in Olympic-type sports with certified Special Olympics coaches. The program builds toward athletic competitions and serves children throughout the county who want to develop their physical fitness and sports skills.

• Young Athletes

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  Ages 2–7· Saturday· Free

  Children with intellectual disabilities work on basic physical activities and social skills through fun sports play activities. Families participate together in Saturday sessions designed specifically for toddlers and preschoolers with developmental needs.