SOSG Young Athletes program welcomes children and their families into the world of Special Olympics by showing how all children can be valued for their talents and abilities.

Special Olympics Young Athletes is a sport and play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities (ID), ages 2 to 7 years old. Young Athletes introduces basic sport skills, like running, kicking

and throwing. Young Athletes offers families, teachers, caregivers and people from the community the chance to share the joy of sports with all children.

Benefits:

Motor skills

Children with ID who took part in an eight-week Young Athletes curriculum saw seven month's development in motor skill. This is compared to a three month gain in motor skills for children who did not participate.

Social, emotional & learning skills

Parents and teachers of children who took part in the Young Athletes curriculum said the children learned skills that they will use in pre-primary school. The children were more enthusiastic and confident.

Expectations

Family members say that Young Athletes raised their hopes for their child's future.

Sport readiness

Young Athletes helps children develop important movement and sport skills. These skills get them ready to take part in sports and recreation activities when they are older.

Acceptance

Inclusive play has a benefit for children without ID as well. It helps them to better understand and accept others.

Donating is really simple and secure. The money will directly go to Special Olympics Singapore.

This year, SSOG hopeful to support up to 50 YA through our weekly programme happening in Q3 2023 and your support will go a long way in making it a successful and meaningful sessions for our young athletes and their caregivers.