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Recreational Activities/Sports | Special Olympics - Metro Region

5280 Foxridge Dr, Mission, KS 66202

Eligibility
Athletes must be intellectually disabled and complete the Special Olympics Kansas medical release that must be signed by a qualified health professional.
Required documents
Medical release
Hours
No set hours for sports
913-789-9791
Fax·

Fax

913-236-9290
Voice·

Main Phone

To access this service, contact:

Tim Rehder (Sr. Director of Competitions)

Languages
N/A
Application process
Applicants should call or mail the office. They will be provided with an registration packet and guidance for contacting a team within their region. On receipt of the completed SOKS Medical Release signed by a qualified physician SOKS will approve individual for participation. Individuals are assigned teams depending upon location.
Fees
None
Service area
Anderson, Atchison, Coffey, Doniphan, Douglas, Franklin, Jefferson, Johnson, Leavenworth, Linn, Miami, Osage, Wyandotte counties in KS
International program of sports training, education and athletic competition for children and adults with developmental/intellectual disabilities.
Last Assured
07/18/2025
Data provided by
United Way of Greater Kansas City 211
Providing organization
SPECIAL OLYMPICS KANSAS
Program of sports training, athletic competition, health promotion, and health education for children and adults with developmental disabilities ages 8 and above. Individuals can participate in up to 20 sports depending upon ability. In addition, there are extensive health and wellness and leadership programs as well as Unified Sports opportunities (disabled and non-disabled athletes competing together).