Special Olympics Pennsylvania - Three Rivers Region

10/08/2026

Conroy School hosted their first pep rally to help support Special Olympics sports teams especially for Flag Football as they will be competing at Villanova University's Fall Fest. The flag football team starred in the new commercial for others who may be interested in participating in that sport. Best of Luck to the team and I can't wait to see how you will do. Ignite change and Go Nova!

10/08/2026

Roses are red, violets are blue, a beautiful day to be outside with you. Thank you to Macri Floral for allowing us to put our tent outside your store. Thank you to the Knights of Columbus for always supporting Special Olympics. We spent the day at the Mars Apple Fest talking to people about Special Olympics, sharing some Tootsie Rolls, and raising money for our athletes.

10/08/2026

Before too much rain came, I got to ask some athletes what they think of Special Olympics. Check it out and drop a comment to let us know what Special Olympics means to you.

10/08/2026

Despite the rainy weather, it was still fun to get out and support Special Olympics. This past Friday night Uniontown High School hosted their first Hometown Torch Run. Athletes were joined by students, volunteers, and law enforcement for a two-mile run. A big thank you to all the officers and first responders for their dedication and support of Special Olympics.

10/08/2026

Coaches play a major role and we want to show what Special Olympic coach McKenzie Shaffer brings to her soccer team during the 2026 USA Games in Minnesota where she guided her team to win bronze. ⚽️🥉

Here, she leads her team to play soccer at the USA Games. She motivates her team to improve on the next games. She praises her athletes for their hard work on the field. She gives them advise on what to improve and tells them the gameplan on what to do next.

Coaches play a vital role in our community guiding athletes achieve their goals. Start becoming a coach/volunteer by signing up in our website below.

Become a Coach/Volunteer: https://specialolympicspa.org/volunteer/

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10/07/2026

Coaches play an important role and we want to acknowledge Special Olympic coach McKenzie Shaffer. She is a soccer PA coach who went to the 2026 USA Games in Minnesota where she led her team to win bronze. ⚽️🥉

She talks about her experience and how she started coaching at Special Olympics. Her coaching play a huge role in driving the community. Athletes got to learn and have opportunities because of her involvement. She learned and grew from the experience throughout Special Olympics.

Coaches play an important role in our community guiding athletes achieve their goals. Start becoming a coach/volunteer by signing up in our website below.

Become a Coach/Volunteer: https://specialolympicspa.org/volunteer/

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10/07/2026

You never know the difference you can make in someone’s life. Special Olympics coaches turn ordinary moments into extraordinary ones by simply being there. Giving advice or lending a helping hand. Listening, encouraging, growing. That’s what it’s all about.

On this National Coaches Day, and every day, we are eternally grateful to our volunteers for the positive impact they have within and beyond the disability community.

If you’d like to learn more about how you can become a coach in your area, visit specialolympicspa.org.

Become a Coach/Volunteer: https://specialolympicspa.org/volunteer/

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10/06/2026

YOU LOVE TO SEE IT!!!! 💖

10/06/2026

HAPPY NATIONAL COACHES DAY! 🎊

Special Olympics Pennsylvania would not exist without the unwavering passion, dedication and support that our coaches provide to our athletes every single day.

We're honored and excited to celebrate this special day with everyone who helps improve the lives of people with intellectual disabilities in our community.

If you're interested in becoming a coach, visit specialolympicspa.org to learn more about how you can change the game! Link to more in our bio!

10/06/2026

HAPPY NATIONAL COACHES DAY! 🎊

Special Olympics Pennsylvania would not exist without the unwavering passion, dedication and support that our coaches provide to our athletes every single day.

We're honored and excited to celebrate this special day with everyone who helps improve the lives of people with intellectual disabilities in our community.

If you're interested in becoming a coach, visit www.specialolympicspa.org to learn more about how you can change the game!

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10/05/2026

Tomorrow is National Coaches Day, but the impact Coaches have on the work we do deserves to be celebrated all month long. And that's what we intend to do. Did you know you can be coach in Special Olympics?

Let's give athletes for opportunities to grow within sports. Your volunteerism as a coach can make a positive impact on athletes. Whether it's Unified or traditional, you can help athletes compete and guide them through sports. Sign up today.

Become a Coach/Volunteer: https://specialolympicspa.org/volunteer-sports/

10/05/2026

Congratulations to all the athletes at Eastern Fall Sectionals. Thank You to WFMZ for covering the Fall Sectionals. All the athletes did amazing and the volunteers at DeSales University did amazing for supporting the Fall sectionals.

More than 600 athletes are participating in this competition, and organizers said the impact is felt beyond the court.

10/03/2026

Winter Sports Season sign-ups are here, and we want YOU to be a part of it! Special Olympics Pennsylvania is ready for an action-packed season full of your favorite winter sports!

Find your training site: https://specialolympicspa.org/sports/?season=winter 🏂❄️

10/02/2026

Sign-ups are open for the Polar Plunge. ❄️ Gather your friends, family, and colleagues and support our community. Every plunge raises funds to provide athletes and coaches with life changing experiences. Find the nearest plunge event near you by using the link below.

Find your nearest event and register at: https://plungepa.org/

10/01/2026

Seeing more content from us lately? Good! You can thank our incredible Special Olympics Intern: Charlie Osborn. He has had a busy month capturing our athletes, coaches, and volunteers in action!

A note from Charlie: My name is Charlie Osborn and I am a junior in the Compass Program at Duquesne University. I am studying media and sports. I am an intern at Special Olympics working on social media and sharing athletes' stories. In Special Olympics I powerlift and play basketball. I also participate in the Polar Plunge. It is cold but a lot of fun and raises a lot of money.

Outside of Special Olympics I golf, box and play baseball and tennis. Even though it is hard, I work out three days a week to stay in shape. I also take part in CLO New Horizons. I enjoy going to Pirates games and Duquesne men’s basketball games.

Special Olympics is very important to me because I feel accepted for who I am. It is an inclusive environment - there is room for everyone. I think people should know Special Olympics is much more than sports; it is also about making new friends. Special Olympics is a place of acceptance, respect, and inclusion. I always say see the able, not the label.

Check out my first mini-mic interview!

10/01/2026

A beautiful day to compete both indoors and outdoors. Everyone worked very hard and deserved their respective medals. Thank you to all who participated and best of luck to those who have qualified. Ignite change and Go Nova!

10/01/2026

Here are some pictures from the Three Rivers Soccer Tournament Awards Ceremony. Great job athletes!

10/01/2026

A perfect day full of inclusion and excitement. A big thank you goes to the students of .lebanonhighschool School for their support of Special Olympics athletes. They hosted the largest Hometown Law Enforcement Torch Run in the state on Friday, September 18. A big thank you to West Allegheny for joining the torch run. We appreciate law enforcement for their dedication and continued support of Special Olympics.

09/17/2026

Despite the stormy weather, it was still fun to get out and enjoy the festivities. A lot of wholesome fun with our partners from the St. Anthony School Programs and DSAP. Thank you for your support and we ask for you to support our partners as well. Slainte!

09/17/2026

An incredible day spent out at Monroeville Community Park hosting our Flag Football and LDRW athletes for a day filled with great competition and high performances. We are so grateful to our partners at the Municipality of Monroeville, including their Director of Parks and Recreation, for enthusiastically saying "YES" to hosting us and ensuring our athletes, coaches, and volunteers had an exceptional day. A special shoutout to our SOPA LETR Western Division and law enforcement officers for protecting our torch and starting the day off so well.