Columbia River Area, Special Olympics Washington

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Columbia River Area, Special Olympics Washington Special Olympics Mission

The Special Olympics mission remains as vital today as it did when the movement was founded in 1968.

Columbia River Area - Provides sports in Clark and Cowlitz County for individuals with and without intellectual disabilities from the ages of 2-7 (Young Athletes), and 8 and over (Traditional Programs or School Programs). Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.

10/10/2026

Clark County Flag Football - Today is our first rainy practice. Please note we practice rain or shine. We are looking forward to seeing everyone out on the field.

10/07/2026

Special Olympics Washington -

Winter season sports Basketball and Cheerleading

If you would like to participate in our Traditional Program in Clark County please do the following:

1. Follow the link to make sure you create a profile in Special Olympics Washington (SOWA) Portal. Returning athletes please make sure your information is complete through the season. Here is the link: https://specialolympicswashington.org/become-an-athlete/
2. Tell us what sport you would like to participate in. In the winter we offer Basketball and Cheer.
3. AND show up to the first practice. (Some athletes sign up for a sport every season, then never show up).

Through the power of sports, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) discover new strengths and abilities, skills and success. Our athletes find joy, confidence and fulfillment — on the playing field and in […]

Clark County Super Strikers Bowling practices...
10/04/2026

Clark County Super Strikers Bowling practices...

Flag Football practices...The Clark County Bears, Steelers and the Renegades!! Woohoo!!
10/04/2026

Flag Football practices...The Clark County Bears, Steelers and the Renegades!! Woohoo!!

Clark County Hike #8...whoop whoop!
10/04/2026

Clark County Hike #8...whoop whoop!

09/22/2026

If you want to participate in Special Olympics please follow the link to create a profile and let us know what sport you would like to participate in. Fall season us closed. Winter season signups start in November 2026 - sports include Basketball and Cheer.

Through the power of sports, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) discover new strengths and abilities, skills and success. Our athletes find joy, confidence and fulfillment — on the playing field and in […]

Joke Day Monday -
09/22/2026

Joke Day Monday -

Dad joke of the day

09/11/2026

Clark County Golf Fundraiser - Jocelyn, athlete, singing the National Anthem this afternoon.

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