Special Olympics Illinois — Chicago programs
Free year-round sport for people with intellectual disabilities, with a dedicated Chicago regional office.
The practical details
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What this is, in plain language
Special Olympics Illinois offers free, year-round sports training and competition for people with intellectual disabilities across 18 or more Olympic-type sports, plus a Young Athletes track for ages 2 to 7 and a Motor Activities Training Program for people with severe or profound disabilities.
Getting started
Families register an athlete through the Athletes page or by contacting their local region; every athlete needs a valid Athlete Registration/Health & Release Form on file before training starts.
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What they say about themselves
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- Special Olympics Illinois runs year-round training and competition in 18 or more Olympic-type sports for athletes ages 8 and up; its non-competitive Young Athletes track serves ages 2 to 7, and eligibility is based on an intellectual disability or cognitive delay rather than a specific diagnosis.
- Its Motor Activities Training Program (MATP) is a non-competitive option focused on engagement rather than competition, for people with severe or profound intellectual disabilities.
- SOILL says it provides free opportunities to its athletes; it states about 80% of its funds go directly to athlete programming rather than overhead.
- Chicago sits within Region D, one of SOILL's 11 geographic regions across Illinois, with a dedicated Chicago Regional Office.
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