Become a Unified Partner

Unified Sports is a program that combines approximately equal numbers of Special Olympics athletes and peers without intellectual disabilities (designated as “partners”) on sports teams for training and competition against other Unified Sports® teams. Unified Sports® teams are organized to provide meaningful involvement for all participants. Every teammate should play a role and have the opportunity to contribute to the team. Meaningful involvement also refers to the quality of interaction and competition within a Unified Sports® team. Achieving meaningful involvement by all participants on the team ensures a positive and rewarding experience for everyone. Unified Sports® are designed to be competitive and also to create friendships on and off the field amongst SOSC athletes and Unified Partners. Teams should be comprised of both athletes and partners with similar ability levels.