WDSRA and Special Olympics

WDSRA proudly serves Area 2 covering the Far West suburban Illinois. Special Olympics Illinois has 18 areas throughout the state with each area responsible for providing Special Olympics sports within the communities they serve.

Sports Offered

Volleyball – late Summer/Fall
Basketball – Fall/Winter
Track & Field – Winter/Spring
Aquatics – Fall/Winter/Spring
Power lifting – Fall/Winter/Spring
Bocce – Fall
Floor Hockey– late Summer/Fall
Bowling – year round

Ice Skating – year round
Cross Country Ski - Winter
Snow Shoe - Winter
Softball – Spring/Summer
Rhythmic Gymnastics – Winter/Spring
Soccer – Winter/Spring
Golf – Spring/Summer

Eligibility

Must be at least 8 years old
Identified by an agency or professional as having one of the following conditions: intellectual disabilities, cognitive delays as measured by formal assessment or significant learning or vocational problems due to cognitive delays that require or have required specially designed instruction

Special Olympics Young Athletes Program

Children ages 2-7 with intellectual disabilities, along with their siblings and peers, are introduced to the world of sports. This program improves physical, cognitive, and social functions. Activities include foundational skills, walking, running, balance, jumping, and trapping, catching, throwing, striking, kicking and advanced skills.

Contact Information

For more information on Special Olympics programs in Naperville, contact Amie Chrisman at 630-681-0962 ext. 118 or amiec@wdsra.com.
For more information on Special Olympics programs in all other areas, contact Jackie Salemi at 630-681-0962 ext. 143 or jackies@wdsra.com.