Special Olympics began in 1968 with the first athletic competition in Chicago, Illinois providing opportunities for children and adults with developmental disabilities to compete through sports. Today, Special Olympics is a year-round global sports organization providing sports training and competition in more than 30 Olympic-type sports.
Civitan Services has participated with Special Olympics Arkansas for many years. We are a part of Area 10 with includes: Saline, Clark, Hot Spring, and Clark counties.
Our adult athletes compete in basketball, bowling, bocce, track and field, powerlifting and many more sports. Our clients and staff also participate in the Law Enforcement Torch Run, Polar Plunge, as well as other fundraising events.
The biggest event of the year is State Summer Games, held every year in May at Harding University in Searcy. Our Civitan Services athletes compete and never fail to bring home numerous medals.
Special Olympics is truly a favorite for many of our clients. Here are some things they've shared:
“These are the best days of my life.”
“Winning a medal makes me feel like a king.”
“Meeting new friends like me is fun.”
“It’s the best vacation I ever had.”
Learn more at Special Olympics Arkansas.
