The Arc of Story County Special Olympics Sports
The Arc of Story County
Ames, Iowa - Story County
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Jun 3, 2026
Ames
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Provider overview
The Arc of Story County in Ames provides Special Olympics sports and recreation for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Story County.
The Arc of Story County is an Ames-based advocacy nonprofit serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Special Olympics sports and recreation.
Quick facts
- Registration
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Contact page
- https://thearcstory.org/
- Phone
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Ages
- Community members with intellectual and developmental disabilities; confirm age ranges
- Season
- Year-round, across Special Olympics sports seasons
- Cost
- Special Olympics participation is typically free; confirm registration, eligibility, and how to join a sport.
We found a contact page, but not a direct phone or email in the public sources we checked. Use the contact link and confirm current details before planning a visit.
Location contacts
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Sports offered and practice sites vary by season. Families should confirm current programs and registration directly.
Programs and offerings
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Special Olympics sports and recreation
Special Olympics registration and sports, recreation activities, eligibility, and how to join for Story County community members.
- Ages
- Community members with intellectual and developmental disabilities; confirm age ranges
- Season
- Year-round, across Special Olympics sports seasons
- Schedule
- Contact The Arc of Story County for current Special Olympics sports, recreation activities, and how a Story County community member can register.
- Cost
- Special Olympics participation is typically free; confirm registration, eligibility, and how to join a sport.
How we checked this listing (1 public source)
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Listing check
- Last checked
- Jun 3, 2026
- Why this is listed
- The Arc of Story County, an advocacy-based nonprofit based in Ames serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, provides Special Olympics registration and sports for community members, including basketball, volleyball, track and field, bocce, swimming, softball, and more.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
Special Olympics sports and recreation
The Arc of Story County, an advocacy-based nonprofit based in Ames serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, provides Special Olympics registration and sports for community members, including basketball, volleyball, track and field, bocce, swimming, softball, and more.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: The source names Special Olympics registration, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and sports including basketball, volleyball, track and field, bocce, swimming, and softball.
Access notes to confirm: Ask which sports are offered this season, practice locations and times, eligibility, equipment provided, and how to register a participant.
What we checked
What we found: The Arc of Story County, an advocacy-based nonprofit based in Ames serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, provides Special Olympics registration and sports for community members, including basketball, volleyball, track and field, bocce, swimming, softball, and more.
We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.
Sources used
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- Nonprofit directoryPrograms & Events - The Arc of Story County
Please confirm current details directly before enrolling.
What to confirm
- Openings, deadlines, cost, and cancellation rules.
- Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
- Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
- Exact location, entrance, parking, equipment, and what to bring.
Questions to ask before you register
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- Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
- What ages, support needs, communication needs, mobility needs, or supervision levels can this specific program support?
- What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
- For sports: what equipment, experience level, classification, practice location, transportation, and caregiver participation should we plan for?
- Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?
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Is The Arc of Story County Special Olympics Sports reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?
No. This listing is informational and based on public sources. It is not a rating, ranking, quality review, or safety evaluation.
What information should families confirm with The Arc of Story County?
Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.
Where did the listing information come from?
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