NIRSA Unified Sports
NIRSA Unified Sports brings together college students and Special Olympics athletes to train, play, and compete side by side in inclusive intramural leagues. In partnership with the Special Olympics, this program promotes social inclusion through shared sports experiences, building friendships, fostering understanding, and creating meaningful competition.
Unified Sports teams are made up of individuals with and without intellectual disabilities, competing together in sports like basketball, soccer, flag football, and more. Whether you’re a student or a community athlete, there’s a place for you here.
Explore how you can get involved, join a team, or compete in Unified events at the campus, regional, and national levels. Let’s play together—and grow together.
NIRSA / Intramural Sport Unified Rules
Special Olympics North America Sport Rules for NIRSA Championship Series Sports:
Special Olympics College Programming
Through inclusive opportunities, such as College Clubs and Unified Intramural Sports, young adults with and without intellectual disabilities build friendships and lead the social inclusion movement of Special Olympics on college campuses.
Special Olympics Unified Intramural Sports Guide
Learn about the different ways in which Special Olympics Programs and campus recreation departments can team up to create Unified Sports Intramural opportunities on campus.
Special Olympics College Club Starter Guide
Learn about the different ways in which Special Olympics Programs and campus recreation departments can team up to create Unified Clubs on campus.
Special Olympics Sports & Coaching
Find coaching guides, development models, photos and videos, and other related materials.
Institutional Unified Sports Database
Complete the form to add your institution to the NIRSA Championship Series Unified Work team’s Unified Sports Database or update your institution’s information. Information provided will only be used for NIRSA, NIRSA Championship Series, and Special Olympics communications.
Contact
Unified Work Team Chair
Daniel Fragel, Oklahoma State University
Unified Sports Videos
