State Competition Information

All SOKS competitions are free and open to the public. Fans, cheerleaders and supporters of all types are encouraged to come and cheer on the athletes. If you are interested in volunteering, contact Susan Krumm at 913-236-9290.

Click here for a complete calendar of events.

 
January
Weston, MO, St. Joseph, MO and Atchinson, KS
Alpine skiing, Cross County Skiing, Speed Skating, Figure Skating, Snowshoeing, Floor Hockey and Floor Hockey Individual Skills

 

Basketball Tournament
March
Hays, Kansas
Team Basketball, Individual Skills, Speed Dribble, 3 Point Contest, Free Throw Shooting Contest, Team Skills and Cheerleading.

 

Summer Games
June
Wichita, Kansas
Athletics (Track & Field), Cycling, Powerlifting, Aquatics, Gymnastics and Tennis

 

Charles E. Watson Softball & Golf Tournament
July
Winfield, Kansas
Softball - Slow Pitch Team Softball, Coach Pitch Softball, Machine Pitch, T-Ball, Individual Skills, Lead-Up Skills, Home Run Derby.  Golf – Individual Skills, UnifiedŽ Golf, Individual Stroke Play.

 

Soccer & Bocce Tournament
September
Olathe, Kansas
5-a-side soccer; Individual Skills, Bocce Singles, Bocce Doubles
 
Fall Sports Classic
November
Johnson County, Kansas
Team Volleyball, Volleyball Individual Skills,  Bowling

                                                            

Levels of Competition

Special Olympics training and competitions begin on the Local Level (school, agency, recreation department, etc.), progress to the Area Level and/or Regional Level and then to the State Level.  Athletes must attend the area or regional competition, when offered, prior to competing at the State Level.