Special Olympics

SCBDD is proud to support Special Olympics athletes throughout Sandusky County through the Sandusky County Raptors. Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and competition for individuals with intellectual disabilities, building physical fitness, confidence, friendships, and community.

What Sports Are Offered?

Our athletes participate in a variety of Special Olympics sports throughout the year, which may include:

Basketball

Bocce

Bowling

Disc Golf

Golf

Softball

Swim

Volleyball

Our Special Olympic Journey

Sandusky County Raptors logo featuring a black eagle with red and white accents and outstretched wings

How to Join the Sandusky County Raptors

Special Olympics is open to individuals ages 8 and older with an intellectual disability. To learn more about joining the Sandusky County Raptors or volunteering as a coach, contact Ed McClain, SCBDD Self-Advocacy and Special Olympics Coordinator.

Photos From Our Sports Programs

Young female athletes wearing red and white Raptors uniforms sit on bleachers during a Special Olympics basketball event in Ohio
Large group of people wearing blue shirts participating in a community torch run event in Sandusky County, Ohio, supporting Special Olympics and disability services
Law enforcement officers and community members in blue shirts pose together at a Torch Run event in Sandusky County, Ohio supporting Special Olympics and disability services
Young woman with developmental disabilities holding a purple bowling ball at an indoor bowling alley in Ohio, smiling at the camera during a Special Olympics event
Adult male swimmer wearing red cap and goggles in pool during swim lesson or competition
Three adult men playing disc golf together in a grassy field in rural Ohio, enjoying outdoor recreation and sports
Group of adults playing disc golf together in a park with trees, including participants with developmental disabilities enjoying recreational activity in Sandusky County, Ohio
Coach instructing young basketball players during Special Olympics game in indoor gymnasium with spectators watching from bleachers
Sandusky County Raptors team members sitting on bench during Special Olympics basketball game in gymnasium
Sandusky County Raptors basketball team in red and white uniforms posing together at gymnasium with red backdrop, supporting developmental disability services and special olympics in Ohio
Adult and child in Ohio State Buckeyes gear and face paint smiling together at a Special Olympics event in Sandusky County
Group of people with developmental disabilities holding red pom-poms at a Special Olympics cheerleading event in Sandusky County, Ohio
Group of Special Olympics participants posing with disc golf equipment at a park in Sandusky County, Ohio
Young athlete in red jersey running to base during Special Olympics softball game at Sandusky County recreational facility
Three men wearing red and gray Hawks jerseys posing together at a baseball field in Sandusky County, Ohio during a Special Olympics event
Red softball team with coaches and staff posing together on field in Sandusky County, Ohio, supporting athletes with developmental disabilities
Young girl with developmental disabilities holding a colorful bowling ball at a lane during Special Olympics event in Ohio
Children with developmental disabilities playing basketball in a gymnasium during a Special Olympics event in Sandusky County, Ohio
Two people posing together in front of a red Raptors sports logo backdrop in a gymnasium, one wearing a basketball uniform with number 5
Young man with developmental disability holding red bowling ball at Special Olympics event in Sandusky County, Ohio bowling alley
Teen boy in blue polo shirt putting on green flag at golf course with another golfer in background
Woman running alongside young man on green hand cycle during Torch Run event in Sandusky County Ohio, with police escort
Group of cyclists and pedestrians participating in Special Olympics Torch Run event in Sandusky County Ohio, promoting disability services and community inclusion
Large group of people wearing blue shirts gathered outside a brick building with white vans, participating in a community event supporting developmental disability services in Sandusky County, Ohio

Resources

Ed McClain

Ed McClain

Self-Advocacy and Special Olympics Coordinator

emcclain@scbdd.org 567-342-4599

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