Join us for monthly bowling fun!  Spend some time with friends and enjoy a few games of bowling.  Bowling will be held at Watertown Bowl 18 – 102 Cady St. Watertown.

5:30-7:00 PM

An additional fee of $4 will be paid to the bowling alley each time for 2 games of bowling.

Run, catch, throw.  Miracle League gives kids ages 4+ the chance to get off the bench and on to the field to enjoy the game of baseball.  Athletes will learn the fundamental skills needed and have the opportunity to practice as well as take part in competitive game play.  Athletes with intellectual and/or physical disabilities are invited to join us to play on a custom designed field featuring a cushioned, rubberized, flat surface helping to erase barriers to recreation.

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.

Special Olympics Cornhole:   Throw, toss, score!  Learn one of the new official Special Olympics sports Cornhole!  Play as a team of two and work to toss your bean bags through the hole on the board!  Competition is optional through Special Olympics Wisconsin.

Practices will be either 6:15-7:00 or 7:00-7:45.  Coaches will let you know what practice time to attend before the first practice.  Competition schedules will be handed out the first week of practice.

The YMCA is unable to provide 1:1 assistance for athletes for Special Olympics sports.  If your athlete requires one on one supervision or assistance please plan on having someone attend all practices and competitions with them.

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 boat 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.

Special Olympics Swim Team Clinics: Designed for athletes who have been a part of general swim team previously.  Learn a new skill or work to improve an existing skill.  Clinics will be limited to 10 participants to allow coaches the opportunity to give lots of hands on, individual attention to each participant.

Flip Turns  (May 1 and May 8 6:45-7:45) Improve your freestyle by learning the art of the flip turn to transition at the end of each lap. Participants must be able to swim at least 2 lengths of the pool consecutively and must be comfortable doing a somersault under water.

Breast Stroke ( May 15 and May 22 6:45-7:45) Work on developing your whip kick and the unique arms of the breast stroke.

Back Stroke (May 29 6:45-7:45) Improve your backstroke by learning to use the flags to know how close to the wall you are and improve your technique in your back stroke arms and legs.

Special Olympics Track and Field:   Run, throw, jump.  There is something for everyone to enjoy!  Athletes will fine-tune their individual skills.  There is an option for competition through Special Olympics Wisconsin.

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.  Practices will be held outside so please dress accordingly.

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.

There is no general swim team scheduled for the Spring Session.  Please see information on our Swim Team Clinics for new opportunities.

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.

There is no general swim team scheduled for the Summer Session.  Please see information on our Off Season Endurance Training for new opportunities.

Keep up your Special Olympics Swim Team training in the off season!  Designed for the independent swimmer who would like to keep up their endurance and conditioning in the off season.  Coach will provide a weekly workout and will be there to check in and answer questions but will not traditionally coach.  Athletes must be able to follow a written/picture workout independently.