Special Olympics Indiana Shelby County

06/17/2026

DUE TO SEVERE STORM FORCAST, SOFTBALL PRACTICE FOR THIS EVENING IS CANCELLED....
We hope to see everyone at Blue River Park next week for our first practice (6:30p-8:00p)

06/16/2026

And that’s a wrap on Summer Games 2026! We had a blast! We got lots of medals and ribbons! We had so much fun with our friends! Thank you to our coaches and volunteers for everything you did to make it such a wonderful weekend for our athletes!

06/12/2026

Well we made it! Good luck to all athletes competing this weekend!!! Do your best and have fun!!!

06/11/2026

⭐️ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT⭐️
Dustin Tucker
Age 45

How long have you been involved in Special Olympics?
Since age 8. We played for Area 8 before moving to Area 9.

What sports have you play during your time with Special Olympics, and which is your favorite?
After playing bowling, softball, volleyball, track and field, corn hole, and ice skating, my favorite was softball because I like hitting the ball, running the bases, and catching fly balls.

When you aren't practicing or competing with Special Olympics what are some things you enjoy doing?
I like Aktion Club activities, fishing, and boating.

What positive traits do you think you have developed or improved on through your involvement with Special Olympics?
Good sportsmanship always.

What do you consider to be your greatest achievement from your time so far with Special Olympics?
Winning 5 consecutive gold medals at State softball tournaments, then being invited to National Games to play softball and winning a bronze medal in 2006.

What advice or encouragement would you offer to someone who is considering joining Special Olympics?
Go For It!!!

05/28/2026

05/20/2026

Thanks to everyone who came out to support Special Olympics Indiana-Shelby Co at last evening's Dine to Donate. Our athlete volunteers did an excellent job serving, and the number of folks who came in and contributed to the success of the event was absolutely OVERWHELMING!!!!!
We are so grateful to Ashley Mitchell and the staff of Culver's (1930 N Morristown Rd) for this opportunity; we can't wait to do it again next year!

05/15/2026

With sorrowful hearts we share in the loss of former Special Olympics athlete Reggie Pigg earlier this week. For many years, Reggie participated in our bowling program under Coach Tammi Dahl before retiring from sports in 2020. He was a fun-loving individual who will be missed by those who knew him best.

05/12/2026

Please consider joining us for dinner next Tuesday May 19th at Culver’s! 😋

05/01/2026

✨ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT✨
John Buckel
Age 32

How long have you been involved in Special Olympics?
I wanna say over 10 years, but that's just an educated guess.

What is your favorite sport to play with Special Olympics?
I have played 4 sports over my time in Special Olympics. Basketball is my favorite to play, no question!

Who or what led you to become a part of Special Olympics, and who/what keeps you coming back?
My friend Thomas Beatty's mom suggested that I join Special Olympics after I graduated. What keeps me coming back is I have some really awesome friends and people who are like family to me.

When you aren't practicing or competing with Special Olympics, what are some things you enjoy doing?
I love doing sports-reporting on YouTube. I love doing podcasts. I love playing my Xbox Series X with friends or without my friends. I like listening to just about any genre of music, but my favorite has to be country music.

What positive traits do you think you have developed or improved through your involvement with Special Olympics?
The traits I have developed or improved with Special Olympics are courage, respect, kindness, being a good sport, competitiveness, and loyalty.

What is one goal that you'd like to achieve through Special Olympics within the next 3-5 years?
To rank at the top against the best of the best athletes in Special Olympics in Indiana and maybe the world, but that may take until I retire!

What advice or encouragement would you offer to a prospective Special Olympics athlete?
Do your best and learn as much as you can.
Your brain is like a sponge; try not to overthink things.
Have fun out there competing in whatever sport you're playing.