The Special Olympics Idaho 2024 State Summer Games Are Coming!

Join the fun for free during the Special Olympics Idaho 2024 State Summer Games! Cheer for incredible athletes by attending the opening ceremony which will included a field ceremony, torch run, and an F-15 Flyover beginning on June 7th at 4pm. The games conclude on June 8th around 5pm. The event is sponsored by Saint Alphonsus.

Come explore over 45 vendors including food trucks and live music. The athletes will be competing in basketball, flag football, swimming, cycling, and track and field. For more information about the event go to, https://www.specialolympicsidaho.org/.

About the Special Olympics
Special Olympics Idaho was founded in June of 1971. Their mission is to provide sports and training for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. They currently offer 15 sports throughout winter, summer, and fall. Idaho has the potential to serve over 50,000 athletes. Let's help them to reach every potential athlete in Idaho!

The Special Olympics Idaho's mission is to provide 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 Olympics athletes and the community.

Through the power of sport, Special Olympics Idaho is creating better communities by fostering the acceptance and inclusion of all people.
Key Facts

• There are 50,000+ people living with intellectual disabilities in Idaho.
• People with intellectual disabilities who participate in Special Olympics are 50% more likely to be employed citizens in our communities than those who do not participate.
• 1 in 6 families is touched by Special Olympics across the United States.
• Athletes participate at no cost to themselves or their families.
• Admission to all Special Olympics Idaho sporting events is free.
• Special Olympics Idaho provides a lifelong opportunity for athletes of all ages starting at age 2.
• With Healthy Athletes®, Special Olympics has become the largest public health organization specifically for people with intellectual disabilities. People with intellectual disabilities have a 40% higher risk than the general population for several preventable health conditions.
• Supports over 3,500 athletes statewide.
• Is active in the 3 largest regions of Idaho.
• Holds year-round athlete training and competitions.

For more information, go to https://www.specialolympicsidaho.org/.

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