Special Olympics West Virginia
Special Olympics West Virginia
Charleston, West Virginia - Kanawha County
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Jun 3, 2026
Charleston
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1206 Virginia Street East, Suite 100, Charleston, WV 25301
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Quick answer
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Provider overview
Special Olympics West Virginia offers year-round sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities statewide, including Young Athletes, Unified Sports, and the Motor Activity Training Program.
Special Olympics West Virginia is the statewide Special Olympics program providing year-round sports and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities through local programs.
Quick facts
- Website
- https://sowv.org/
- Registration
- https://sowv.org/become-an-athlete/
- Contact page
- https://sowv.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
- Athletes ages 8 and up; Young Athletes early-childhood program for ages 2-7
- Season
- Year-round sports training and competition
- Cost
- Athletes are never charged a fee to participate; confirm how to join a local program and any travel details.
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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Programs and offerings
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Year-round sports training and competition
Statewide adaptive sports, Young Athletes, MATP, Unified Sports, local programs, eligibility, and registration.
- Ages
- Athletes ages 8 and up; Young Athletes early-childhood program for ages 2-7
- Season
- Year-round sports training and competition
- Schedule
- Contact Special Olympics West Virginia or a local program for current sports, practices, and competitions across the state.
- Cost
- Athletes are never charged a fee to participate; confirm how to join a local program and any travel details.
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 West Virginia provides year-round sports training and competition in Olympic-type sports to children and adults with intellectual disabilities statewide, including a Young Athletes early-childhood program (ages 2-7), the Motor Activity Training Program, and Unified Sports, organized through local programs across the state.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
Year-round sports training and competition
Special Olympics West Virginia provides year-round sports training and competition in Olympic-type sports to children and adults with intellectual disabilities statewide, including a Young Athletes early-childhood program (ages 2-7), the Motor Activity Training Program, and Unified Sports, organized through local programs across the state.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: The source names intellectual disabilities, year-round sports training, Olympic-type sports, Young Athletes, the Motor Activity Training Program, and Unified Sports.
Access notes to confirm: Ask about local programs near you, which sports are offered, eligibility, the Young Athletes and MATP options, Unified Sports, and how to register as an athlete.
What we checked
What we found: Special Olympics West Virginia provides year-round sports training and competition in Olympic-type sports to children and adults with intellectual disabilities statewide, including a Young Athletes early-childhood program (ages 2-7), the Motor Activity Training Program, and Unified Sports, organized through local programs across the state.
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.
- Provider websiteSpecial Olympics West Virginia
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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Common questions
Is Special Olympics West Virginia 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 West Virginia?
Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.
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