Special Olympics Northern California is a free year-round sports training and competition program for children and adults with developmental disabilities.
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%newline%More than 13,000 athletes compete in over 170 competitions throughout the region in 19 sports. Programs are FREE to all eligible athletes....
Special Olympics Northern California is a free year-round sports training and competition program for children and adults with developmental disabilities.
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%newline%More than 13,000 athletes compete in over 170 competitions throughout the region in 19 sports. Programs are FREE to all eligible athletes. Financial support comes almost exclusively from individuals, organizations, corporations, and foundations. Training and competitions are offered in the following sports: alpine and cross country skiing, aquatics, athletics (track & field), basketball, bowling, figure skating, powerlifting, soccer, softball, volleyball, gymnastics, golf, cycling, speed skating, floor hockey, tennis, roller skating, and bocce.
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%newline%Throughout Northern California it is estimated there are about 74,000 individuals with developmental disabilities who can benefit from our sports programs. Eligible athletes are children and adults, at least eight-years-old, with mental retardation/developmental disabilities.
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