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KSP’s Brewer to Represent Kentucky at USA Games Final Leg

KSP’s Brewer to Represent Kentucky at USA Games Final Leg

KSP Veteran Will Help Escort Flame of Hope from Miami to Opening Ceremonies in Orlando Sergeant Barrett Brewer of the Kentucky State Police, has been selected to represent Kentucky as part of the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games Law Enforcement Torch Run Final Leg. The Final Leg will carry the Special Olympics Flame of Hope …

Team Kentucky Ready for Florida

Next Stop for Team Kentucky is Orlando! Bocce athlete Kym Dicakamore practices at the EKU Rec Center during Team Kentucky Training Camp. The athletes, Unified partners and coaches who make up Team Kentucky for the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games completed their official team preparations for the Games and now their next stop is Orlando! ...

Team Kentucky Heads to USA Games Training Camp

Team Kentucky Heads to USA Games Training Camp

The Only Time Team Kentucky Will Gather Before the Games For the first time since the team was named in mid-2021 all 60 athletes, Unified partners and coaches who make up Team Kentucky for the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games will gather in one place. The team will meet March 18-20 in Richmond for Team …

Louisville Bats Host Special Olympics Night May 29

Louisville Bats Host Special Olympics Night May 29

Join us Sunday, May 29, for Special Olympics Night at Louisville Slugger Field Special Olympics Kentucky is teaming up with the Louisville Bats on May 29 to send Team Kentucky off to the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games. In celebration of the Games, The Louisville Bats have invited members of Team Kentucky to participate in …

It’s Spring Sports’ Time to Shine!

It’s Spring Sports’ Time to Shine!

The Special Olympics Kentucky basketball season has come to an end and that means that athletes across the state are gearing up for the spring sports season and the drive to the 2022 State Summer Games, which will be held June 4 at Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond. Spring sports include track and field, swimming, …

SOKY Presents 2021 Annual Awards

SOKY Presents 2021 Annual Awards

Chitwood, Walker and Williams Honored at Annual SOKY Board Luncheon Special Olympics Kentucky presented its most prestigious awards of the year on Dec. 13 during our annual Board Luncheon. The Awards go to those who most exemplify the Spirit of Special Olympics throughout the year. Muhlenberg County athlete Katie Williams was named the program’s Athlete …

Collegiate Unified Activities Have Strong Fall Semester

While in person Unified activities have still been limited at the high school level this fall, colleges were able to reinstate their previous activities and introduce some new ones.  Through continued collaboration with active student leaders and Intramural Departments, SOKY partnered with three colleges to offer unified experiences during the fall semester. Both the University …

2022 Winter Sports Season Plans Return to Regular Schedule

2022 Winter Sports Season Plans Return to Regular Schedule

Basketball Season, Winter Games Look to Return to Pre-Pandemic Structure After a 2021 season that saw serious limitations on our winter sports schedule, we are planning a return to our normal schedule in 2022. Most affected are the State Winter Games and 2022 basketball season. Winter Games After a year as a single-day event, the …

UofL-Based Unified Basketball Team Joins Team Kentucky

UofL-Based Unified Basketball Team Joins Team Kentucky

Selection Finalizes Team Kentucky for 2022 Games in Orlando The University of Louisville has helped pioneer Unified Collegiate programs in Kentucky. UofL teams have already competed in two NIRSA National Unified Basketball Championships. Several members of the USA Games team were part of the 2019 NIRSA Tournament team shown here. A University of Louisville-based Unified ...

Louisville Jersey Mike’s Opening to Benefit SOKY

Louisville Jersey Mike’s Opening to Benefit SOKY

New Poplar Level Location Grand Opening Event Runs Oct. 20-24 Jersey Mike’s Subs has a long tradition of tying big events to supporting their communities. So when they open their newest Louisville location on Oct. 20 at 3013 Poplar Level Road, sandwich lovers won’t be the only beneficiaries. Their grand opening event will also support …