For children, teens and adults – all ages.
Love sports?
So do we.
We offer year round options for the recreational, beginner or competitive athlete. Join a team or work on your individual skills. Enjoy all the health, social and personal benefits that are a part of playing sports.
Program Segments
Be a part of one of the largest sports organizations for people with intellectual disabilities. Build skills, compete and make lifelong friends along the way. This is a great way to make sports a part of your life. We offer four seasons of sports to choose from.
We have everything including Tae Kwon Do, bowling, fitness, swim lessons, and many more sports!
Youth programs start at age 3 with Learn 2 Play. Youth sports include flag football, soccer, tball, and basketball for ages 8-15.
Benefits & Highlights
- Special Olympics offers both individual and team sports.
- WDSRA serves Special Olympics Region C covering far west suburban Illinois.
- Participants have found great social satisfaction being a part of a team.
How To Register
Online
Register online at our registration portal. Click Here to Register.
Contact Us
For more information on Special Olympics, contact Athletics Program Supervisor Ryan Fleck at ryanf@wdsra.com or 630-681-0962 ext576.
For more information on bowling, fitness or recreational & youth sports, contact Athletics Supervisor AJ Avolio at aja@wdsra.com or 630-681-0962 ext554.
FAQ & Additional Resources
To participate in a Special Olympics program your child must be 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 programs begin at age 8 but vary by sport. For those younger, we do offer youth sports (not Special Olympics).
There are several non-competitive athletic programs offered throughout the year. Check under the Bowling and Recreational Sports icon.
WDSRA Athletics uses the PlayMetrics app/website for all communication and schedule information. Once you are assigned to your team you will receive an email invitation that will link you to your specific team page. You may also receive information through email or ePact.
Important Information for Special Olympics Athletes
WDSRA will now be using the Special Olympics Digital Center of Excellence (COE). This new platform will replace the old Special Olympics medical form as well as the athlete consent form.
All current Special Olympics Med Apps, regardless of expiration date, will expire 12/1/25.
Athletes must complete be registered in the COE prior to the start of the first practice. Failure to complete will result in an athlete not being able to compete in regional competitions.
If you have questions, please contact him at ryanf@wdsra.com or 630.681.0962 ext576.
“I am so happy to have a place for my son to go to be with other kids and do fun, summer activities. He absolutely loves it and still asks for it!”