Special Olympics Rhode Island
Special Olympics Rhode Island
Smithfield, Rhode Island - Providence County
Source checked
Jun 3, 2026
Smithfield
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Map and directions
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370 George Washington Hwy, Smithfield, RI 02917
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Quick answer
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Provider overview
Special Olympics Rhode Island offers year-round sports training and competition statewide for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, including Unified Sports.
Special Olympics Rhode Island is an accredited Special Olympics program, founded in 1972, providing year-round sports for individuals with intellectual disabilities statewide.
Quick facts
- Registration
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Contact page
- https://specialolympicsri.org/
- Phone
- 401-349-4900
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Ages
- Children and adults with intellectual disabilities; confirm minimum ages by sport
- Season
- Year-round training and competition across seasonal sports
- Cost
- There is generally no cost to athletes to participate; confirm eligibility, registration, and how to join a local team.
Location contacts
Public contacts that may help you reach the right office. Confirm before visiting.
Sports, seasons, and local sites vary. Families should confirm current offerings and the nearest team directly.
Programs and offerings
Source-linked details we found. Current options may differ, so confirm directly.
Year-round Special Olympics sports
Year-round sports training and competition, Unified Sports, local teams, eligibility, and registration.
- Ages
- Children and adults with intellectual disabilities; confirm minimum ages by sport
- Season
- Year-round training and competition across seasonal sports
- Schedule
- Contact Special Olympics Rhode Island for current sports, seasons, local training sites, and registration.
- Cost
- There is generally no cost to athletes to participate; confirm eligibility, registration, and how to join a local team.
How we checked this listing (1 public source)
Source notes only. They do not evaluate quality, safety, fit, or availability.
Listing check
- Last checked
- Jun 3, 2026
- Why this is listed
- Special Olympics Rhode Island, founded in 1972, serves nearly 4,000 children and adults statewide with year-round training and competition across more than 20 Olympic-type sports, plus Unified Sports in soccer, basketball, volleyball, softball, golf, sailing, bowling, and more.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
Year-round Special Olympics sports
Special Olympics Rhode Island, founded in 1972, serves nearly 4,000 children and adults statewide with year-round training and competition across more than 20 Olympic-type sports, plus Unified Sports in soccer, basketball, volleyball, softball, golf, sailing, bowling, and more.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: The source names intellectual disabilities, year-round training and competition, more than 20 sports, and Unified Sports programs.
Access notes to confirm: Ask which sports fit your athlete, the nearest training site, Unified Sports options, eligibility, and how to register.
What we checked
What we found: Special Olympics Rhode Island, founded in 1972, serves nearly 4,000 children and adults statewide with year-round training and competition across more than 20 Olympic-type sports, plus Unified Sports in soccer, basketball, volleyball, softball, golf, sailing, bowling, and more.
We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.
Sources used
Public pages used for this listing.
- Nonprofit directorySpecial Olympics Rhode Island
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
Use these as a starting point. They are not a quality rating or recommendation.
- 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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Common questions
Is Special Olympics Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island?
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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