Category: Basketball
Celebrating 10 Years of the 2015 World Games: Fabiola Aceves Shines On and Off the Court
As we prepare to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the 2015 Special Olympics World Games in Los Angeles at this year’s Summer Games, June 6–8, we’re shining a spotlight on ...
2024 Spring Coaches of the Season Announced at Summer Games
On June 8, 2024, at the Summer Games Opening Ceremony held on the Cal State Long Beach track, the Coaches of the Season for the 2024 Spring season were announced, ...
Celebrating Athletic Excellence: A Recap of the 2023 Summer Games Championship at Cal State Long Beach
by Leslie Sundal The city of Long Beach was alive with excitement as the 2023 Summer Games Championship unfolded on June 10 and 11 at Cal State Long Beach. This ...
Congratulations 2023 Floorball and Spring Coaches of the Season!
by Leslie Sundal We would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to the Coaches of the Season for the Special Olympics Southern California 2023 Floorball and Spring seasons who were ...
Long Beach City College and Special Olympics Southern California Jump In Together in New Partnership
Special Olympics will now practice swimming, basketball, bocce ball, and track & field at LBCC The Long Beach Community College District (LBCCD) and Special Olympics Southern California (SOSC) dignitaries and ...
Phase 3 of Return to Activity Begins June 1
Special Olympics Southern California is pleased to announce that as of June 1, we will begin Phase 3 of our Sports & Programs Return to Activity Plan. The exact start ...
Phase 2 of Return to Activity Begins April 11
More Sports. More Athletes. More Fun. Special Olympics Southern California is pleased to announce that as of April 11, we will move to Phase 2 of our Sports & Programs ...
Lindsay Kautiainen: SOSC’s Ray of Sunshine
By Tierra Wilson Lindsay, like many other Special Olympics Athletes, enjoyed playing sports as a child but was not sure how she could play in a safe space. 23 years ...
Colbert Williams: A Fierce Competitor and Passionate Vons Employee
By Rachel Bialkin Since 1988, Colbert Williams has been a passionate athlete and fierce competitor with Special Olympics Southern California. Colbert has participated in sports such as basketball, skiing, volleyball, ...
SOSC Creates Virtual Sports Leagues So Athletes Can Stay in the Game During the Pandemic
Special Olympics Southern California launched Virtual Sports Leagues so athletes can stay active, socialize and participate on a team, and compete safely during the COVID-19 global pandemic. Athletes will have ...