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Unified Sports

Young Athletes

Unified Sports® is a registered program of Special Olympics. It is a program that brings together approximately equal numbers of athletes with and without an intellectual disability on sports teams for training and competition. All Unified Sports® players, both athletes and Unified partners, are of similar age and matched by sport skill ability. Unified Sports® teams are placed in competitive divisions based on their skill abilities, ranging from training divisions (focused on skill-learning) to high-level competition.

The Unified Sports® that SOND offers are:

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Resources

Young Athletes Learn to Play Soccer – Dickinson! 

Join us for a FREE, inclusive sport and play program for children of all abilities ages 2–7! Families are invited to learn, play, and have fun together in a welcoming environment. Open to all abilities | No cost to participate

Come kick off the fun—everyone belongs on the field! 

April 18, 2026 at West River Community Center, 2004 Fairway Street, Dickinson, ND 58601

Preregistration:

Scan the QR code or register online: https://forms.gle/PxvwnNP93n8mCxZC8

Walk-up Registration: 9:00–10:00 AM

Session Time: 10:00–11:00 AM

Volunteers Needed – Young Athletes Learn to Play Soccer! 

Help us create a fun, welcoming, and inclusive experience for children of all abilities ages 2–7 at our Young Athletes soccer event! No soccer experience required—just a positive attitude and a love for kids.

Volunteer roles include:
• Check-in / Registration
• Lead sport skill stations
• 1:1 support for children ages 2–7

Time Commitment:
Check-in: 9:00–10:00 AM
Event: 10:00–11:00 AM

Volunteer today! Register here: https://forms.gle/MmPXj1fNm8ioELXv8

Make a difference. Build confidence. Create belonging.

Special Olympics North Dakota is proudly sponsored by these program partners