Special Olympics Colorado

Special Olympics Colorado Ending discrimination against people with intellectual disabilities. SpecialOlympicsCO.org For more information, visit SpecialOlympicsCO.org.

Special Olympics Colorado provides year-round training and competition in 21 sports for 18,000 athletes and Unified partners who are living in the state of Colorado. With the support of more than 9,000 volunteers and the generosity of Colorado citizens, corporations and local businesses, Special Olympics Colorado is able to offer more than 100 events annually to individuals ages 2 and up (oldest a

thlete is 78 years old). Participation with other athletes, Unified partners (typically developing peers), coaches, sponsors and volunteers builds confidence and creates opportunities to participate as productive and respected members of society by increasing public awareness of the athletes’ capabilities.

⏰ Less than ONE WEEK left to snag your Early Bird Unified Raffle tickets!Grab your tickets by Wednesday, June 17 and you...
06/11/2026

⏰ Less than ONE WEEK left to snag your Early Bird Unified Raffle tickets!

Grab your tickets by Wednesday, June 17 and you’ll be entered to win $5,000, plus still be in the running for the grand prize Ford Expedition Tremor OR $40,000 CASH!

🎟️ Get your tickets now before time runs out! 👉 https://loom.ly/Os28yjI

06/11/2026

Another great Safeway Bagging Challenge is in the books! Special Olympics Colorado athletes paired up with local celebrities to see who has the best bagging skills.

Congratulations to the winners and everyone who participated in this year's challenge, including our friends from Denver7, CBS Colorado, 9NEWS (KUSA), KOA Colorado and FOX31 KDVR.com!

Thank you, Safeway, for your constant support of Special Olympics Colorado and people with disabilities! ⁠

That feeling when you pull a plane across the tarmac 💪⁠⁠You don't want to miss the 2026 Smile Generation Plane Pull Seri...
06/09/2026

That feeling when you pull a plane across the tarmac 💪⁠

You don't want to miss the 2026 Smile Generation Plane Pull Series presented by United. ⁠

Test your strength at the United Airlines Hangar on Saturday, August 29! Think you have what it takes? Register today 👉 SpecialOlympicsCO.org/PlanePull

Happy Pride Month! Everyone deserves a safe place to play, grow, and belong. At Special Olympics Colorado, we proudly su...
06/08/2026

Happy Pride Month! Everyone deserves a safe place to play, grow, and belong. At Special Olympics Colorado, we proudly support our LGBTQIA+ athletes, families, coaches and volunteers, and we are committed to creating inclusive spaces for all.

Special Olympics Colorado will be walking as a group in the Pride Parade on Sunday, June 28 and would love for folks to join us for a fun day full of love, inclusion, and joy! Click here to sign up to join us 👉 https://loom.ly/2ksyl7E

Oh man, what a SUMMER! ☀️ Camp SOCO at State Summer Games presented by Spectrum was a BLAST! We had so much fun cheering...
06/08/2026

Oh man, what a SUMMER! ☀️ Camp SOCO at State Summer Games presented by Spectrum was a BLAST!

We had so much fun cheering on the athletes and watching them compete and give it their all in each sport. That's officially a wrap on the 2026 State Summer Games and we can't wait to see you all next year! 🏕️

Shout out to our incredible sponsors who helped make this event possible:
Presenting Sponsor: Spectrum-Adding More to Life
Host Sponsors: Colorado Mesa University and City of Grand Junction
Aquatics Sponsor: FCI Constructors Inc.
Soccer Sponsor: Mesa County Valley School District 51
Track and Field Sponsor: QB Energy
Powerlifting: TIL Construction
Community Health Partner: Kaiser Permanente Colorado
Healthy Athletes Special Smiles Sponsor: DentaQuest
Healthy Athletes Strong Minds Sponsor: Intermountain St. Mary's Regional Hospital
Event Sponsors: Alpine Bank, High Country Beverage, Chevron Colorado, Chili's Grill & Bar, Safeway
Supporting Sponsors: B&B Electric, Republic Services, SGM
Sandwich Sponoso: Jimmy John's

06/07/2026

It was a great first day at Camp SOCO, aka State Summer Games presented by Spectrum! Our athletes crushed it in powerlifting, soccer, swimming, and athletics, bringing nonstop energy all day.

We wrapped it all up with an unforgettable Camp SOCO Opening Ceremonies under the evening sky. What a way to kick things off! 🌲🔥

Shout out to our incredible sponsors who helped make this event possible:
Presenting Sponsor: Spectrum-Adding More to Life
Host Sponsors: Colorado Mesa University and City of Grand Junction
Aquatics Sponsor: FCI Constructors Inc.
Soccer Sponsor: Mesa County Valley School District 51
Track and Field Sponsor: QB Energy
Powerlifting: TIL Construction
Community Health Partner: Kaiser Permanente Colorado
Healthy Athletes Special Smiles Sponsor: DentaQuest
Healthy Athletes Strong Minds Sponsor: Intermountain St. Mary's Regional Hospital
Event Sponsors: Alpine Bank, High Country Beverage, Chevron Colorado, Chili's Grill & Bar, Safeway
Supporting Sponsors: B&B Electric, Republic Services, SGM
Sandwich Sponoso: Jimmy John's

Congratulations to SOCO athlete, Katherine, on becoming the Special Olympics USA co-captain for the Unified Football Wor...
06/06/2026

Congratulations to SOCO athlete, Katherine, on becoming the Special Olympics USA co-captain for the Unified Football World Cup! We’re so proud of you Katherine!! ⚽️

We are excited to announce our co-captains for the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup!

⚽ Katie is from Colorado and has competed with Special Olympics for eight years. She was selected as co-captain as she exemplifies the values and spirit of Special Olympics through her leadership, dedication and unwavering commitment to her teammates. She has earned the respect of her teammates and coaches through her positive attitude, strong communication and passion for representing Special Olympics USA on the world stage.

⚽ Safa is from Illinois and is currently a student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She has participated in Special Olympics as a Unified partner in soccer for five years. Safa’s leadership experience includes roles as a former captain of her high school varsity team, club team and her high school Unified team. Through her experience and passion, Safa truly embraces what it means to be a Unified partner.

We are thrilled to have these ladies leading the team!

As everyone begins arriving in Grand Junction for State Summer Games presented by Spectrum-Adding More to Life, a friend...
06/05/2026

As everyone begins arriving in Grand Junction for State Summer Games presented by Spectrum-Adding More to Life, a friendly reminder that Opening Ceremonies is TOMORROW, June 6.

Check out our State Summer Games webpage for more resources, including our Event Guide and full competition schedules! 👉 https://loom.ly/-tqIkEQ

06/05/2026

Ranger Lizzie is ready for Camp SOCO at State Summer Games presented by Spectrum-Adding More to Life this weekend! She's all signed up for text alerts to receive updates on the weather or messages in case of an emergency.

Attending State Summer Games this weekend? Click here to sign up for text alerts so you can get updates as well! 👉 https://loom.ly/UinkLQs

Address

12450 East Arapahoe Road, Suite C
Centennial, CO
80112

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+17203593100

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