Revealing the champion in all of us

Aerial view of Grand Rapids South Christian's former school location

Special Olympics Michigan transforming former school into world's largest Special Olympics facility

Special Olympics Michigan has purchased the former South Christian High School campus in Byron Township and will transform the former Grand Rapids area school into the Special Olympics Michigan Unified Sports & Inclusion Center. 

A cup of Inclusion Blend Coffee

Inclusion Blend Coffee available now!

Special Olympics Michigan is proud to partner with Schuil Coffee to offer the Inclusion Blend. For every bag of coffee purchased, Schuil Coffee will donate $1.00 to support Special Olympics Michigan athletes and programming. Get your bag today!

Michigan's 2018 gold medal winning Flag Football team

Unified Flag Football Team honored on Township sign

The Special Olympics Michigan Unified Flag Football team from Holt that captured gold at the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games in Seattle has been honored by its community with signs commemorating their accomplishment.

What We Do

Special Olympics Michigan provides year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

Athletes develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage and experience joy while participating in the sharing of gifts, skills and friendship among their families, Special Olympics athletes and the community. The athletes achieve their dreams with the support of caring volunteers, coaches, family members and staff. Donations from Michigan citizens and businesses provide funding for the program.

  • 22,777 Participants
  • 24 Sports
  • 3,278 Active Certified Coaches
  • 32,867 Volunteers

SOMI Programs

Special Olympics Michigan has a variety of programs that promote awareness, inclusion, unity, health, and more.

Special Olympics Health

SO College

Young Athletes™

Unified Champion Schools

Our Partners