Special Olympics Anchorage
Cause Area
- Community
- People with Disabilities
- Sports & Recreation
Location
3200 Mountain View DriveAnchorage, AK 99501 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
" Special Olympics Alaska - Anchorage provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for people eight years of age and older with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community."
Description
Special Olympics is a volunteer organization that provides sports training and competition for people with intellectual disabilities. We provide coaches, partners, officials and facilities for a variety of indoor and outdoor sports. Volunteers need to be willing to work with intellectually challenged individuals of all ages and abilities. Sports vary with the seasons and volunteers are needed in every sport to help with ongoing training or at a specific competition.