Special Olympics Indiana Porter County
Special Olympics Indiana Porter County
Valparaiso, Indiana - Porter County
Source checked
May 15, 2026
Northwest Indiana
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Valparaiso, Indiana
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Provider overview
Special Olympics Indiana Porter County offers county Special Olympics sports and a local coordinator contact for eligible athletes with intellectual disabilities in the Valparaiso and Porter County area.
Special Olympics Indiana Porter County is a county program within Special Olympics Indiana serving eligible athletes in Porter County.
Quick facts
- Registration
- https://soindiana.org/county/porter/
- Contact page
- https://soindiana.org/county/porter/
- Phone
- Not found in public sources checked
- Ages
- Eligible Special Olympics athletes; confirm sport-specific age, eligibility, school, Unified partner, and medical form requirements
- Season
- Year-round county and area sports seasons, with sport availability varying by county, coach, and athlete interest
- Cost
- Confirm current athlete registration, medical paperwork, active sports, practice sites, uniforms, travel, and any local costs with the county coordinator.
Location contacts
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The source is the county program page; confirm active sports and sites with the county coordinator.
Programs and offerings
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Porter County Special Olympics sports
County Special Olympics sports contact for Porter County, with the county page listing local sports and a coordinator email.
- Ages
- Eligible Special Olympics athletes; confirm sport-specific age, eligibility, school, Unified partner, and medical form requirements
- Season
- Year-round county and area sports seasons, with sport availability varying by county, coach, and athlete interest
- Schedule
- Use the Special Olympics Indiana Porter County page and coordinator contact to confirm current sports, practices, events, and registration timing.
- Cost
- Confirm current athlete registration, medical paperwork, active sports, practice sites, uniforms, travel, and any local costs with the county coordinator.
How we checked this listing (1 public sources)
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Listing check
- Last checked
- May 15, 2026
- Why this is listed
- The official Special Olympics Indiana Porter County page says County Programs are led by volunteer committees that ensure year-round sports training and competition for eligible athletes, lists Geremy Rinker as County Coordinator with email, and names local sports including basketball, bocce, bowling, cheerleading, cornhole, distance run and walk, flag football, golf, powerlifting, soccer, softball, swimming, track and field, Unified Volleyball, and volleyball.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
Porter County Special Olympics sports
The official Special Olympics Indiana Porter County page says County Programs are led by volunteer committees that ensure year-round sports training and competition for eligible athletes, lists Geremy Rinker as County Coordinator with email, and names local sports including basketball, bocce, bowling, cheerleading, cornhole, distance run and walk, flag football, golf, powerlifting, soccer, softball, swimming, track and field, Unified Volleyball, and volleyball.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: Special Olympics Indiana says County Programs ensure year-round sports training and competition for eligible athletes.
Access notes to confirm: Families and athletes should confirm eligibility, medical forms, which Porter County sports are active, coaching support, practice locations, transportation, volunteer support, and current county schedule.
What we checked
What we found: The official Special Olympics Indiana Porter County page says County Programs are led by volunteer committees that ensure year-round sports training and competition for eligible athletes, lists Geremy Rinker as County Coordinator with email, and names local sports including basketball, bocce, bowling, cheerleading, cornhole, distance run and walk, flag football, golf, powerlifting, soccer, softball, swimming, track and field, Unified Volleyball, and volleyball.
We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.
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- Provider websiteSpecial Olympics Indiana Porter 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 Special Olympics Indiana Porter County 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 Special Olympics Indiana Porter County?
Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.
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