Special Olympics Colorado - Western Region

08/29/2026

Western Summer Classic photos are live!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/specialolympicsco/albums/72177720335087721/

Congratulations to all of the athletes, Unified partners, and coaches who competed with us last month!

Thank you to Enstrom Candies for sponsoring Western Regional Softball!

Thank you to Canvas Credit Union for being our presenting sponsor!

We couldn't do it without you :)

Photos by Janne Cullen and Grand Moments Media

08/12/2026

The numbers are in! 🎉

The Strawberry Shortcut presented by Bank of Colorado raised an incredible $10,500 for Special Olympics Colorado’s Western Region! 🏅

We are so honored to be a beneficiary partner of this incredible event. And this partnership goes far beyond funding—Bank of Colorado provides in-kind support, countless volunteer hours, and a team that works hard behind the scenes and shows up onsite to help make the event happen.

A special thank you to Race Director Mike Kishimoto for his incredible leadership and dedication to making this event such a success year after year.

Best of all, 100% of these funds stay right here in the Western Region, supporting athletes and programs in our local communities. ❤️

Thank you, Bank of Colorado, and the entire Strawberry Shortcut community, for investing in inclusion and our athletes! We are so grateful for your partnership. 💙

08/11/2026

We are excited to be partnering with No Barriers USA What's Your Everest 2026!

We have 4 FREE tickets to join us at Winter Park Resort on September 12th 🏔️

Ready to break barriers, challenge yourself, and experience the magic of the mountains? Join No Barriers for a supportive, empowering mountain hike in beautiful Winter Park!

We’re inviting Special Olympics athletes, family, friends, and community members to tackle the trail together. You won't be climbing alone. Participants will be grouped into small "rope teams" to cheer each other on, support each other, and conquer the mountain as a team.

Event Highlights:

Adaptive Equipment Available: Provided upon request so everyone can participate fully.

Unstoppable Community: Build connection and confidence alongside a powerful support system.

Breathtaking Views: Experience the beauty of Winter Park mountain range with friends and family.

Step out of your comfort zone and discover what’s possible when we climb together.

👉 Learn more: https://nobarriersusa.org/whats-your-everest/
email March, [email protected], to secure your FREE ticket today!

08/06/2026

Please join us in giving a heartfelt thank you to to our Athlete Leaders who stepped into volunteer roles at Western Summer Classic!

Anna Mercado who prepped Awards Ribbons prior to event
Nela Polan who lead Opening Ceremonies, awards area set-up and announcer, plus general help at bocce
Casey Collard who assisted with venue set up, acted as a bocce court official and softball skills clinician
Steven Crawley who assisted with bocce venue set up, trained new bocce volunteers and bocce court official
Carl Davis who assisted in awards presentation and general set-up
Nicole Lanzl who provided bocce court assistance and presented awards

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08/03/2026

Less than 6 hours remain to place your bids! Don't miss our on amazing prizes while supporting a great cause :)

07/31/2026

LESS THAN 10 DAYS REMAIN TO REGISTER FOR THE FALL SEASON!

bowling | flag football | volleyball

Don't Miss Out - Register Today 🥳

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https://specialolympicsco.org/getinvolved/becomeanathlete/seasonalregistration/seasonalregathleteup/

07/29/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us and supported our Lead Together Training Series in Glenwood Springs and Montrose last week - we could not have had a better time 😃

Thank you to Black Hills Energy for sponsoring the event!

Thank you to Glenwood Springs Parks & Recreation and The Bluebird Cafe for your generous donations which made our day in Glenwood Springs possible. We had 25 attendees for our Athlete Leadership training session and 19 attend Unified Leadership.

Thank you to Montrose Recreation District and Montrose Jimmy John's for providing us with facility space and lunch for our day in Montrose. Thank you to the 16 people who attended Athlete Leadership and 8 who joined us for Unified Leadership!

If you attended Athlete Leadership 101 and would like to continue your training at Athlete Leadership University this fall, learn more and register here: https://specialolympicsco.org/event/state_alu/

If you attended Unified Leadership and would like to continue your involvement with SOCO, learn more and register here: https://specialolympicsco.org/getinvolved/becomeacoach/

07/29/2026

We are still reeling from how much fun was at Small Champions of Colorado's 30th Anniversary Party!

Small Champions and Special Olympics of Colorado are working together to expand adaptive sports training, inclusive programming, and competitive opportunities for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities within Eagle County. Both organizations share a commitment to fostering inclusion, physical fitness, and community connection through sports. Special Olympics Colorado is incredibly grateful for our growing partnership with Small Champions and looks forward to best serving individuals with disabilities in Eagle County!

Want to get involved?! Sign up for the Eagle Valley Strikers Bowling Team now through August 9th. https://specialolympicsco.org/getinvolved/becomeanathlete/seasonalregistration/seasonalregathleteup/

07/26/2026

07/26/2026

Western Regional Softball was a home run today! 🥎
Great job athletes and partners who came out and showed off their skills. 🥇🥈🥉
Shout out to the Volunteers we couldn’t do it without you!

Thank you to our sponsor Enstrom Candies
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