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special olympics

Special Olympics Florida-Palm Beach County (SOFL-PBC) provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic type sports  for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympic athletes and the community.  SOFL-PBC supports over 1,500 athletes with intellectual disabilities throughout Palm Beach County.​ 

Special Olympics Florida [external link]

Volunteer and Coaching opportunities are available throughout the county, as well as training courses for those interested in becoming a Certified Special Olympics Coach. Interested in coaching, competing, volunteering or becoming a sponsor? Please contact Rich Fleming, County Director for more information at 561-966-7019.  

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Spread the Word

​We think the world would be better if everyone were included. Around the world, exclusion and discrimination continue to divide people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are changing that with grassroots action for inclusion. That’s Spread the Word.​ 

Featured Program

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Young Athletes

A Special Olympics Program for Children ages 2-7

Young Athletes is a fun sports play program focusing on physical activities and social skills for young children with intellectual disabilities. Families play together in our Free community based program on Saturdays!
Schools and agencies can also run Special Olympics Young Athletes programs at their site with the free equipment, supplies and training we provide.

For information please contact Rich Fleming at 561-966-7019

 

Contact Information


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Special Olympics
Florida-Palm Beach County

Therapeutic Recreation

2728 Lake Worth Road
Lake Worth, FL 33461
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Ph:  561-966-7019
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Rich Fleming
County Director

Ryan Ruch
Manager of Sports & Competition​

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Manager of Sports & Training

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