Special Olympics Kentucky

2025 Versailles Regional Soccer Tournament
2025-04-27 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Woodford Youth Soccer Complex, 126 Industry Dr, Versailles, KY, 40383, United States
Teams from central and northern Kentucky compete to advance to the State Summer Games.

2025 Area 4 Track & Field Meet
2025-05-10 08:00 - 15:00 | Mercy Academy, 5801 Fegenbush Ln, Louisville, KY, 40228, United States
Athletes from Louisville and the surrounding counties compete to advance to the State Summer Games.

2025 Brad Harkleroad Memorial State Swim Meet
2025-05-17 10:30 - 15:00 | Ralph Wright Natatorium, 2216 S Floyd St, Louisville, KY, 40208, United States
Swimmers from across the state go for the gold as they close the season at the State Swim Meet.

2025 State Summer Games
2025-06-06 08:00 - 2025-06-08 14:00 | Eastern Kentucky University, 521 Lancaster Ave., Richmond, KY, 40475, United States
It’s the biggest weekend of the year!
Athletes from across the state will return to Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond for the 30th consecutive year for the State Summer Games.
Athletes will compete in bocce, rhythmic gymnastics, soccer and track and field at the Games, but the competition is just part of the fun. Opening Ceremonies will be held on Friday Night. Olympic Town will give athletes a place to relax, celebrate and play on Saturday. Saturday also includes the Healthy Athletes Wellness Village where athletes can get several free medical screenings. The Games end with a Closing Ceremony and Victory Dance!
2025 Summer Games Tentative Schedule
Thursday, June 5
9:00 am-4:00 pm – Delegation Packet Pick-Up Open
Friday, June 6
9:00 am – Law Enforcement Torch Run Final Leg Begins
9:00 am-10:00 pm – Delegation Packet Pick-Up Open
6:00 pm – Opening Ceremonies
7:30 pm – Track and Bocce competitions begin
Saturday, June 7
8:00 am – Competition begins
10:00 am-2:00 pm – Olympic Town open
10:00 am-2:00 pm – Healthy Athletes open
7:30 pm – Closing Ceremony and Victory Dance

2025 Northern Kentucky Regional Golf Tournament
2025-07-13 15:00 - 18:00 | The Golf Courses of Kenton County, 3908 Richardson Rd., Independence, KY, 41051, United States
Athletes and Unified Partners will hit the links on the Pioneer Course at The Golf Courses of Kenton County to try to swing their way into the State Golf Tournament.

2025 Lexington Regional Golf Tournament
2025-07-19 15:00 - 18:00 | Lakeside Golf Course, 3725 Richmond Rd,, Lexington, KY, 40509, United States
Golfers and Unified Partners will tee it up at Lakeside Golf Course with hopes of advancing to the State Golf Tournament.

2025 Western Kentucky Regional Golf Tournament
2025-07-26 15:00 - 18:00 | Miller Memorial Golf Course, 2814 Pottertown Rd, Murray, KY, 42071, United States
Golfers and Unified Partners tee it up at Miller Memorial Golf Course trying to advance to the State Golf Tournament.

2025 Region 1 Softball Tournament
2025-08-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Lone Oak Park, 650 Denver Ave., Paducah, KY, KY, 42001, United States
Teams from Western Kentucky battle to see who advances to the State Softball Tournament in September.

2025 Region 2 Softball Tournament
2025-08-08 17:00 - 2025-08-09 16:00 | Marshall Park, 101 Airport Rd., Georgetown, KY, 40324, United States
Teams from the eastern half of the state including Northern, Central and Eastern Kentucky battle to see who advances to the State Softball Tournament.

2025 Region 3 Softball Tournament
2025-08-08 18:00 - 2025-08-09 16:00 | Lyndon Recreation Complex, 9301 Whipps Mill Rd., Louisville, KY, 40242, United States
Teams from Louisville and the surrounding counties battle to see who will advance to the State Softball Tournament.

2025 State Golf Tournament
2025-08-23 10:00 - 15:00 | Lakeside Golf Course, 3725 Richmond Rd,, Lexington, KY, 40509, United States
Athletes Go for the Gold at Lakeside Golf Course in Skills, Unified Alternate Shot and Individual Stroke Play events.

2026 USA Games Team Kentucky Announcement
2025-09-03 14:00 - 14:30 | Statewide, KY, United States
We will announce the 66-person Team Kentucky delegation that will represent the state in Minneapolis on the Special Olympics Kentucky Facebook page, YouTube channel and the link will be available at that time on our X feed.
Team Kentucky for the 2026 Games will include 37 athletes, eight Unified Partners, 2 caddies and 19 coaches and staff. Kentucky athletes will be competing in Artistic Gymnastics, Bocce, Bowling, Flag Football, Golf, Swimming, Track and Field and Unified Basketball. We will also once again be sending a Unified pair to participate in the Youth Leadership Experience during the Games.
The announcement will include a few surprises and you never know who might show up, so make sure you add it to your calendar!

2025 State Softball Tournament
2025-09-05 18:30 - 2025-09-07 15:00 | Jack C. Fisher Park, 3900 W 5th Street Rd, Owensboro, KY, 42301, United States
Teams from across the state return to Jack Fisher Park in Owensboro to compete for state championships in the State Softball Tournament and Team Skills Competition.

2025 State Equestrian Competition
2025-09-27 08:00 - 14:00 | Pura Vida Farm, 877 S. Benson Rd., Frankfort, KY, 40601, United States
Athletes from around the state show their skills in Dressage, Working Trails and English and Western Equitation Classes.

2025 Area 8 Bowling Tournament
2025-10-04 09:00 - 15:00 | Southland Lanes, 205 Southland Dr., Lexington, KY, 40503, United States
Athletes from Central Kentucky compete in an effort to advance to the State Bowling Tournament.
Singles and Unified Doubles competitions will take place.

2025 Region 3 Flag Football Tournament
2025-10-05 08:00 - 16:00 | St. Xavier High School, 1609 Poplar Level Rd, Louisville, 40217, United States
Teams hit the gridiron in Louisville to battle for regional titles and to qualify for the State Tournament.

2025 Area 3&9 Bowling Tournament
2025-10-11 08:00 - 14:00 | Bowl Rite, 94 Mayo Hollow, Prestonsburg, KY, 41653, United States

2025 Area 4 Bowling Tournament
2025-10-11 08:00 - 2025-10-12 11:00 | Kingpin Lanes, 9525 Taylorsville Rd, Jeffersontown, KY, 40299, United States
Bowlers from Louisville and the surrounding counties compete to see who will advance to the State Bowling Tournament in December.
Singles competition will take place on Saturday with sessions starting at 8:40 am and 12:10 pm
The Unified Bowling Competition will happen on Sunday starting at 8:40 am.

2025 Region 1 Flag Football Tournament
2025-10-12 09:00 - 16:00 | Steele Stadium – Kentucky Wesleyan College, College Dr., Owensboro, KY, 42301, United States
Teams hit the gridiron in Owensboro to battle for regional titles and to qualify for the State Tournament.

2025 Area 7 Bowling Tournament
2025-10-18 08:30 - 14:00 | Super Bowl Bellewood, 1211 Waterworks Rd., Newport, KY, 41071, United States
Athletes from throughout Northern Kentucky will compete in an effort to advance to the State Bowling Tournament in December. Singles and Unified Doubles competitions will take place.
Men’s Singles competition will start at 8:00 am.
Unified competition with start at 10:00 am.
Women’s Singles competition will start at Noon.

2025 Area 6 Bowling Tournament
2025-10-18 09:30 - 12:30 | Galaxy Bowl, 1025 Amberly Way, Richmond, 40475, United States
Athletes from the southern corner of Southeastern Kentucky will compete to advance to the State Bowling Tournament.

2025 Region 2 Flag Football Tournament
2025-10-19 08:00 - 15:00 | Republic Bank Field at Thomas More University, Chelsea Dr., Crescent Springs, KY, 41017, United States
Teams hit the gridiron in Crestview Hills to battle for regional titles and to qualify for the State Tournament.

2025 Area 5 Bowling Tournament
2025-10-25 08:30 - 15:00 | Diamond Lanes South, 410 Carlton Dr, Owensboro, KY, 42303, United States
Athletes from the south central part of the state centered around Bowling Green will compete in an effort to advance to the State Bowling Tournament.
The Singles Competition will be held in the morning and will be immediately followed by ramp bowling and the Unified doubles event.

2025 Area 1 Bowling Tournament
2025-10-25 08:30 - 2025-10-26 16:00 | Cardinal Lanes, 816 Joe Clifton Dr, Paducah, KY, 42001, United States
Athletes from far Western Kentucky compete to advance to the State Bowling Tournament in Singles and Unified Doubles competitions.
Singles will take place in two sessions on Saturday, Oct. 25. Younger and ramp bowlers will start at 8:30 am. Over 30 bowlers will compete starting at 12:10.
The Unified Doubles event will take place on Sunday, Oct. 26, starting at 1:30 pm.

2025 Area 2 Bowling Tournament
2025-10-26 13:00 - 16:00 | Diamond Lanes South, 410 Carlton Dr, Owensboro, KY, 42303, United States
Athletes from the northwestern Kentucky area around Owensboro will compete to advance to the State Bowling Tournament.
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2025 State Flag Football Tournament
2025-11-02 09:00 - 15:00 | George Rogers Clark High School, 2745 Boonesboro Rd, Winchester, KY, 40391, United States
Team from across the state will hit the gridiron at George Rogers Clark High School to go for the gold!

2025 State Artistic Gymnastics Competition
2025-11-16 14:00 - 17:00 | Excel Gymnastics, 700 S Keeneland Dr, Richmond, KY, 40475, United States
Kentucky has produced some of the most decorated gymnasts in Special Olympics history. They and the next generation of Kentucky gymnasts will compete in Richmond at the State Artistic Gymnastics Competition.
Among those competing will be all three gymnasts selected to Team Kentucky for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games.

2025 State Bowling Tournament
2025-12-06 09:00 - 2025-12-07 16:00 | KY
Athletes and Unified Partners from across the State will gather at Kingpin Lanes and Ten Pin Strike & Spare in Louisville to crown state champions at the State Bowling Tournament. The two-day event includes singles competition in three sessions on Saturday and doubles and Unified competition in one session each on Sunday.

2026 State Winter Games
2026-01-25 15:00 - 2026-01-27 15:00 | Perfect North Slopes, 19074 Perfect Place Ln, Lawrenceburg, IN, 47025, United States
More than 100 athletes from around the state will gather at Perfect North Slopes to compete in alpine skiing and snowshoeing.
Sunday, Jan. 25
3:00 pm – Practice Skiing (Optional)
6:30 pm – Opening Ceremonies
Monday, Jan. 26
10:00 am – Skiing/Snowshoeing Practice
1:00 pm – Time Trials
6:00 pm – Athlete Dinner
7:00 pm – Victory Dance
Tuesday, Jan. 27
10:00 am – Racing
1:00 pm – Awards Ceremony

2026 North/East Regional Swim Meet
2026-01-26 08:00 - 17:00 | Scott High School, 5400 Pride Parkway, Taylor Mill, KY, 41015, United States
Swimmers make a splash at Scott High School to compete for a spot at the Brad Harkleroad Memorial State Swim Meet.
