Special Olympics Rhode Island

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Special Olympics Rhode Island SORI provides year-round sports training and athletic competition for more than 4000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Let me win.

But if I cannot win,
Let me be brave
In the attempt.

~ Special Olympics Oath

🚨🐧 THE PENGUIN PLUNGE IS BACK!!! 🐧🚨Registration is officially OPEN for our 51st Annual New Year’s Day Penguin Plunge! 🎉W...
11/02/2026

🚨🐧 THE PENGUIN PLUNGE IS BACK!!! 🐧🚨

Registration is officially OPEN for our 51st Annual New Year’s Day Penguin Plunge! 🎉

We’re heading back to Roger Wheeler State Beach to celebrate 51 years of Rhode Island’s longest-running charity-led plunge! Sign up individually or bring a whole team. Every dollar raised goes right back to supporting the athletes of Special Olympics Rhode Island!

Sign up today: https://bit.ly/4A8oBqH

SEE YOU ON THE BEACH! 🏖️🥶🧊

🎙️ Our October episode of Beyond the Medal Podcast is LIVE!In this episode, Athlete Leaders Ian Shepherd and Nik Simijis...
10/30/2026

🎙️ Our October episode of Beyond the Medal Podcast is LIVE!

In this episode, Athlete Leaders Ian Shepherd and Nik Simijis sit down with WPRI 12 News Anchor Mike Montecalvo - WPRI to discuss his nearly 40 years of involvement with Special Olympics Rhode Island. We’re also talking all things basketball with PC Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach Molly Reagan and SORI Unified Champion Schools Coordinator Sarah Bandoma, highlighting their love for the sport and what makes Providence College such a wonderful partner!

🎧 Be sure to tune in using the link below, or listen wherever you get your podcasts!

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We had a blast at the Providence Bruins game last night! 🏒🎃 Our athletes enjoyed trick-or-treating, cheering on the team...
10/25/2026

We had a blast at the Providence Bruins game last night! 🏒🎃

Our athletes enjoyed trick-or-treating, cheering on the team, and ending the night with a special meet-and-greet with some of the players. Thank you to the Providence Bruins for making this such a fun experience for our athletes and for being an incredible partner to Special Olympics Rhode Island. 💛

Cheers to another successful Motor Activities Training Program! 🎉A huge thank you to Rhode Island College (RIC) for host...
10/23/2026

Cheers to another successful Motor Activities Training Program! 🎉

A huge thank you to Rhode Island College (RIC) for hosting us and to Stacie Zamperini and Jess O’Neil for their support and helping make this event such a success!

To our athletes from Cornerstone School and Sargent Center, we’re so proud of you for showing up, participating, and giving it your all. We hope you had a great time!

And to our RIC student volunteers, thank you for sharing your time, energy, and support. This event wouldn’t have been possible without you! ❤️⭐️

10/21/2026

We love Rhode Island FC! ⚽️🎉 Thankful for this partnership.

🤩🎉 Excited for tomorrow!
10/21/2026

🤩🎉 Excited for tomorrow!

ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT: AUDRA LEROUX! 🤩Meet Audra Leroux, who has been part of the Trudeau Tigers since 2008! Audra competes ...
10/20/2026

ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT: AUDRA LEROUX! 🤩

Meet Audra Leroux, who has been part of the Trudeau Tigers since 2008! Audra competes in volleyball, softball, soccer, and more, and loves the friendships and support that come with being part of a team.

Through Athlete Leadership University (ALU), Audra has grown into a more confident leader and found their voice to advocate for themselves and teammates. Audra hopes to inspire fellow athletes and become a coach someday!

We’re so proud of Audra and all she continues to accomplish on and off the playing field! 👏🏅

👉 Read more about Audra here: https://www.specialolympicsri.org/about-us/community-spotlights/meet-audra-leroux

What a beautiful day for Field Day at Citizens! ☀️ A huge shoutout to all of the amazing Citizens volunteers who came ou...
10/19/2026

What a beautiful day for Field Day at Citizens! ☀️

A huge shoutout to all of the amazing Citizens volunteers who came out to make today so special. Your dedication and support mean so much to our athletes! 💚

To all of our athletes, we hope you had just as much fun as we did! 👏🎉

Address

370 Washington Highway
Smithfield, RI
02917

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

(401) 349-4900

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