Lawrence, MA, Fall 2025. Young Athletes Level 1 Class. Special Olympics Massachusetts Level 1 Young Athletes is an inclusive sport and play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities (ID), ages 2 to 7 years old. Level 2 is for ages 6 – 12 years old.
* Athletes with and without disabilities between the ages of 2 and 7 years old will be introduced to basic sports skills, like running, kicking, and throwing. This session will end with basic foundational skills within the sport of Soccer.
Massachusetts Young Athletes Level 1. Young Athletes introduces basic sport and motor skills, like running, jumping, balancing, kicking, throwing and locomotor movements.
* Children of all abilities take part.
Massachusetts Young Athletes Level 2. When a child becomes comfortable with the Level 1 Young Athletes activities, they can then transition to participate with a Level 2 program.
* Children ages 6-12 with and without intellectual disabilities are eligible to participate.
* Level 2 classes focus on individual sport skill development and early game play concepts.
* A variety of sports can be covered during a Level 2 program such as track & field, soccer, basketball, tennis, volleyball, floorball and flag football.
* Special Olympics allows for a little bit of overlap in age groups, so a child can participate wherever they feel most comfortable.
* Once a child is ready, they can join a team sport with one of their community programs as early as age 8.
To register or for more information, visit Special Olympics Massachusetts www.specialolympicsma.org/play-sports/find-sports-programs-near-yound and scroll to your chosen event, or contact Ops@SpecialOlympicsMA.org
