About Special Olympics Norfolk
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Special Olympics is a global organisation that provides year-round sports training and competition to 5.7 million children and adults with intellectual disabilities in almost 200 countries.
It is recognised by the International Olympic Committee as the third member of the Olympic family, but unlike Paralympics, which is for elite disabled sportspeople, it is for all abilities and all ages. It provides people with intellectual disabilities with opportunities to realise their potential, develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage and experience friendship. Closer to home, there are now around 6500 athletes registered with Special Olympics Great Britain and 27 different sports on offer in the UK. Athletes train regularly and are invited to compete in local and regional competitions throughout the year. National Winter and Summer Games are held every four years. Special Olympics Norfolk currently has around 130 athletes training regularly. We offer six sports – Alpine Skiing, Athletics, Boccia, Football, Swimming, and Tennis. Some of these groups we run independently and some are run in partnership with mainstream sports groups and sports organisations. Special Olympics Norfolk is run in partnership with Active Norfolk and by a small group of volunteers making up the Steering Group. They are supported by a wider group of volunteers through the sports we deliver. |
Our Mission
To provide all-year-round sports training and competition to children and adults with intellectual learning difficulties in Norfolk. "Transforming lives through sport." |
