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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 …

Bachman Subaru Again Supports SOKY Through Holiday Program

Bachman Subaru Again Supports SOKY Through Holiday Program

Louisville Dealership Begins Second Decade Supporting SOKY Through Annual Program This Holiday season will mark the 12th year that Bachman Subaru in Louisville will give you a chance to support SOKY with a new Subaru purchase as part of the nationwide Subaru Share the Love Event. If you buy a new Subaru at Bachman between …

East Carter UCS Trio to Attend Youth Leadership Experience

East Carter UCS Trio to Attend Youth Leadership Experience

Athlete, Unified Partner and Mentor Joins Team Kentucky for USA Games-Associated Event A trio of Unified Champion Schools participants from East Carter High School have been added to the Team Kentucky delegation that will take part in the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games next June in Orlando, Fla. However, the group – which includes athlete …

Fall Sports Roll On

With October’s arrival, the fall sports season is starting to pick up steam. Led by bowling, the fall sports season rivals spring as SOKY’s busiest time of the year. But in addition to our biggest single sport, the season also includes two of our most unique events — the State Equestrian Competition and the State …