Sports and Programs
Youth Programs
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Active StartActive Start provides lessons for young athletes to learn about running, kicking, throwing and jumping. -
FUNdamentalsFUNdamentals focuses on developing basic sport skills while creating a level of enjoyment for physical activity in young athletes. -
Unified SportsSpecial Olympics Unified Sports® is a model that promotes social inclusion.
Athlete Leadership Programs
Special Olympics NL provides Athlete Leadership Programs, which equip athletes with the tools to undertake positions of leadership within their community and the broader movement.
Health Programs
Special Olympics Healthy Athletes program is offered by Special Olympics chapters across the world. Good health improves the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by improving each Special Olympics athlete's ability to train and compete in sports.
Long Term Athlete Development
Special Olympics Newfoundland & Labrador is not just for adults! Special Olympics is about creating opportunities for individuals with an intellectual disability to be Active for Life - leading to a healthier life with benefits such as adopting healthy eating habits, a social group, and of course increased physical literacy.
Official Sports and Rules
In order to create an environment that is beneficial for everyone involved, on both a competitive and personal level, Special Olympics has taken great care in developing our rules and our process for placing each athlete in the appropriate group for competition (a process called divisioning). This way, every athlete is able to participate and benefit from being active.