Special Olympics/Adapted Sports

Special Olympics/Adapted Sports

The YMCA Special Olympics/Adapted Sports programs encourage athletes with intellectual/developmental and/or physical disabilities to practice their skills, build their endurance, improve their fitness and learn the rules and regulations of a variety of sports to prepare for possible competition opportunities.

2025 Special Olympics Bocce Ball

YMCA at Pabst Farms
6/16/25 - 9/7/25
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Aim, toss, score.  Bocce is a team sport of skill and strategy.  This is a fun backyard game that everyone can enjoy.  Come join us to learn the rules and test your skills at getting your ball closest to the pallina.  There is an option for Special Olympics Wisconsin competitions.

We are unable to provide 1:1 assistance during this program.  If your participant requires direct assistance/supervision please plan on having someone attend practice with them.


Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
06/16/25 - 09/07/25
2025 SO Bocce - Mo - 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
- Registration
Closed

2025 Special Olympics Softball

YMCA at Pabst Farms
6/16/25 - 9/7/25
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Hit, Run, and slide into base! We will develop your softball skills through fun drills and games.  Players should have some knowledge of the game of softball.  All players need their own glove.  If possible players should provide their own bat and helmet.

Special Olympics softball competition is an option for all players.  You will need to determine your commitment to playing competitively at the beginning of the season.  All players are welcome to practice even if they choose not to compete.


Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
06/16/25 - 09/07/25
2025 SO Softball - Mo - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Registration
Closed

Fall SOWI Bocce-Softball State Bus/Transportaion fee

YMCA at Pabst Farms
9/6/25 - 9/6/25
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For those who qualified for the Special Olympics Wisconsin State Fall Games in Bocce. or Softball

This fee is for the transportation provide by the YMCA.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberCommunity Participant
8/13/25 9/8/25 Online / Front Desk $ 10.00$ 10.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
09/06/25
2025 Bocce State Bus Transportation - Sa
Register  
Closes
09/04/2025

Fall SOWI Bocce-Softball State games fee

YMCA at Pabst Farms
9/6/25 - 9/6/25
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For those who qualified for the Special Olympics Wisconsin State Fall Games in Bocce or Softball.

This fee is for the competition.


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberCommunity Participant
8/27/24 9/8/25 Online / Front Desk $ 15.00$ 15.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
09/06/25
Fall 2025 SOWI State Games Bocce state fees - Sa
Register  
Closes
09/08/2025

Special Olympics Basketball

YMCA at Pabst Farms
12/9/25 - 4/7/26
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Dribble, pass, shoot! Learn basketball skills, strategy and rules and prepare for team competition.

There will be more than one practice time.  Coaches will determine which practice is best for you participant and let you know when to attend.  Practice and game schedule will be handed out the first week of practice. Practices will be held at Crosspoint Church – W380 N6931 N Lake Rd, Oconomowoc, WI 53066

Special Olympics basketball competition is an option for all players. You will need to determine your commitment to playing competitively at the beginning of the season. All players are welcome to practice even if they choose not to compete.

We are unable to provide 1:1 assistance during this program.  If your participant requires direct assistance/supervision please plan on having someone attend practice with them.


Available Sessions

Date(s)
12/09/25 - 04/07/26
2025-2026 Special Olympics Basketball - Tu - 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Register at
front desk

Closes
12/04/2025

Special Olympics Bowling

All Locations
9/9/25 - 12/7/25
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Split, spare, strike! Hone your bowling skills and have fun with friends!

Held at Watertown Bowl on Cady Street in Watertown.

Athletes will need to pay an additional fee of $4 to the bowling alley each week they attend.

Special Olympics bowling competition is an option for all players. You will need to determine your commitment to playing competitively at the beginning of the season. All players are welcome to practice even if they choose not to compete.


Available Sessions

Date(s)
09/09/25 - 12/07/25
2025 Special Olympics Bowling - Tu - 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Register at
front desk

Closes
09/04/2025

Special Olympics General Swim Team

YMCA at Pabst Farms
9/10/25 - 12/17/25
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Special Olympics Swim Team:  Freestyle, backstroke, butterfly!  Let us help you to learn or fine-tune specific techniques and strokes for future competitions.  Swimmers must be able to swim 1 length (25M) unassisted in the competitive pool.

General Swim Team (6:45-7:45) – coaches will group swimmers by ability and work with groups on improving strokes they already know, learning new strokes, and developing new skills to improve your swim team performance.  This is for those athletes who have previously been a part of a swim team. (No class on November 26)


Available Sessions

Date(s)
09/10/25 - 12/17/25
2025 Fall Special Olympics General Swim Team - We - 6:45 pm - 7:45 pm
Register at
front desk

Closes
09/04/2025

Special Olympics Swim Team - Developmental Team

YMCA at Pabst Farms
6/18/25 - 12/17/25
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Special Olympics Swim Team:  Freestyle, backstroke, butterfly!  Let us help you to learn or fine-tune specific techniques and strokes for future competitions.  Swimmers must be able to swim 1 length (25M) unassisted in the competitive pool.

Developmental Swim Team (6:00-6:40) – this is intended for any athlete who is new to swim team.  Coaches will work with swimmers to assess skills and develop swim team knowledge and habits.  Once athletes are ready they will be transitioned to the larger team. (No class November 26th)

 

 


Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
06/18/25 - 08/20/25
2025 Summer Developmental Swim Team - We - 6:00 pm - 6:40 pm
-
Registration
Closed on
06/15/2025
09/10/25 - 12/17/25
2025 Fall Developmental Swim Team - We - 6:00 pm - 6:40 pm
- Session is Full

Special Olympics Volleyball

YMCA at Pabst Farms
9/8/25 - 11/3/25
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Special Olympics Volleyball:  Bump, set, spike!  Learn basic volleyball skills including serving, returning and volleying as you participate in this team sport.

Special Olympics volleyball competition is an option for all players. You will need to determine your commitment to playing competitively at the beginning of the season. All players are welcome to practice even if they choose not to compete.

There will be 2 practice times 6:00-7:00, and 7:00-8:00.  Our coaching staff will let you know which practice time you should attend.  A practice and game schedule will be handed out the first week of practice.

We are unable to provide 1:1 assistance during this program.  If your participant requires direct assistance/supervision please plan on having someone attend practice with them.


Available Sessions

Date(s)
09/08/25 - 11/03/25
Special Olympics Volleyball - Mo - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Register at
front desk

Closes
09/04/2025