WHAT WE DO

Advancing inclusion through year-round programs

WHAT WE DO

Advancing inclusion through year-round programs
Special Olympics Southern California (SOSC) offers many programs that help advance inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities including health services and leadership training.
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SPORTS TRAINING & COMPETITION

Year-round opportunities for athletes to train, compete, and achieve their goals through individual and team sports.

Featuring Special Olympics Sports and Unified Sports.

Healthy Athletes at the 2025 Bowling Championship

HEALTH INITIATIVES

Free health screenings, wellness education, and resources that help athletes build healthy habits and stay at their best.

Featuring Healthy Athletes, PowerUp, and Fit 5.

2024 Capitol Hill Days SOSC Athlete Leadership

ATHLETE LEADERSHIP TRAINING

Programs that help athletes develop leadership skills, advocate for inclusion, and create change in their communities.

Featuring Athlete Leadership and Global Messengers.

Whole School Engagement classroom activity

SCHOOL PROGRAMMING

Inclusive programs that help schools build belonging through sports, student leadership, and campus-wide engagement.

Featuring Unified Champion Schools.

Young Athletes

CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES

Fun, play-based activities that help young children develop motor, social, and learning skills.

Featuring Young Athletes.

2026 Heart of a Champion gala

FUNDRAISING

Events, campaigns, and community initiatives that raise funds while creating opportunities for athletes to thrive.

Featuring fundraising events, DIY fundraising, and community-led initiatives.

2025 SD athletics volunteer award

VOLUNTEER TRAINING & OPPORTUNITIES

Meaningful opportunities to coach, volunteer, lead, and support athletes across Southern California.

Featuring coaching, volunteer, Unified Partner, and Local Program opportunities.

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562.502.1100 or
Email | info@sosc.org

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562.502.1050 or
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General Questions

562.502.1100 or
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