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.

2024 Bowling

YMCA at Pabst Farms
9/17/24 - 12/8/24
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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) Spots
Available
09/17/24 - 12/08/24
Bowling - Tu - 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
30 / 30 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 07/29/24

2024 Special Olympics Volleyball

YMCA at Pabst Farms
9/9/24 - 11/2/24
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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) Spots
Available
09/09/24 - 11/02/24
Special Olympics Volleyball - Mo - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
24 / 24 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 07/29/24

2024-2025 Basketball

YMCA at Pabst Farms
12/10/24 - 4/8/25
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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) Spots
Available
12/10/24 - 04/08/25
24-25 Basketball - Tu - 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
46 / 46 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 07/29/24

Fall 2024 Special Olympics Swim Team

YMCA at Pabst Farms
9/11/24 - 12/18/24
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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.

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.


Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
09/11/24 - 12/18/24
Developmental Swim Team - We - 6:00 pm - 6:40 pm
6 / 6 Available $120 - $156 Registration
Closed
Opens on 07/29/24
09/11/24 - 12/18/24
General Swim Team - We - 6:45 pm - 7:45 pm
20 / 20 Available Registration
Closed
Opens on 07/29/24

Golf - Special Olympics

All Locations
6/13/24 - 8/15/24
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Drive – Putt – Chip!  Learn more about the sport of golf as part of our Special Olympics sports opportunities.  This season will focus on learning the skills, rules, and etiquette associated with golf.

Special Olympics competition will be optional but will require 9 hole course play outside of practice time to meet the needed amount of scores for competition entry.

Program will be held Thursdays from 3:30-5:00 at the Club at Lac LaBelle starting on June 13th.

 

 


Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
06/13/24 - 08/15/24
2024 SO Golf - Th - 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
- Registration
Closed

Miracle League Baseball

YMCA at Pabst Farms
6/11/24 - 7/30/24
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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.

 


Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
06/11/24 - 07/30/24
Ages 4-12 - Tu - 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm
- Registration
Closed
06/11/24 - 07/30/24
Ages 13-19 - Tu - 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm
2 / 12 Available Registration
Closed
06/11/24 - 07/30/24
20 and up - Tu - 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
1 / 14 Available Registration
Closed

Special Olympics Bocce Ball

YMCA at Pabst Farms
6/17/24 - 9/8/24
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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
06/17/24 - 09/08/24
2024 SO Bocce - Mo - 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
- Registration
Closed

Special Olympics Softball

YMCA at Pabst Farms
6/17/24 - 9/8/24
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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
06/17/24 - 09/08/24
2024 SO Softball - Mo - 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
- Registration
Closed

Summer Special Olympics Swim Team

YMCA at Pabst Farms
6/19/24 - 8/21/24
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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.

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


Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
06/19/24 - 08/21/24
Developmental Swim Team - We - 6:00 pm - 6:40 pm
3 / 6 Available Registration
Closed