Category: Unified Sports
A Unified Spirit: Natalia Vela’s Journey to the 2025 CIF Commissioner’s Award
By Marvin Poquiz When you meet Natalia Vela, the first thing you notice is her bright smile. The second is how naturally she makes others feel included. A senior at ...
From Sidelines to Center Stage: Matt Louis’ Lifelong Journey with Special Olympics
by McKenna Robbins For Matt Louis, what began as tagging along to his brother’s basketball practices has turned into a lifelong passion for inclusion, coaching, and community. He was just ...
A Day of Victory and Teamwork: 2025 Special Olympics Southern California Floorball Championship
On March 1, 2025, The Rinks Irvine Inline burst into life as hundreds of athletes, coaches, volunteers, partners, and fans united for the Special Olympics Southern California Floorball Championship. The ...
Exciting Upcoming Events for Special Olympics Southern California
As summer heats up, Special Olympics Southern California (SOSC) is abuzz with thrilling events, celebrations, and opportunities to support our incredible athletes. From community competitions to major fundraisers, there’s something ...
Special Olympics Southern California Fall Games Championship Showcases Triumph of Spirit and Sportsmanship
By Leslie Sundal On November 11 and 12, the Fountain Valley Recreation Center and Sports Park became the epicenter of inspiration and athletic prowess as it hosted the 2023 Special ...
Dorothy McElhinney Middle School and La Quinta High School to Receive National Recognition from Special Olympics for Achievements with Inclusion
By Leslie Sundal We are excited to announce that Dorothy McElhinney Middle School from the Murrieta Valley Unified School District in Riverside County and La Quinta High School from the ...
A Thrilling Journey: LA Galaxy Special Olympics Unified Team Soars to Colorado for Epic Battle Against Colorado Rapids Special Olympics Unified Team
By Leslie Sundal The LA Galaxy Special Olympics Unified Team embarked on a momentous journey to Colorado in June, immersing themselves in the heart of Special Olympics excellence. On Saturday, ...
A Unified Sports Experience with WWE and 2K Gaming
By Leslie Sundal WWE, SOSC, and 2K gaming teamed up for a great experience at Topgolf on Thursday, March 30. The event featured 12 SOSC athletes and WWE stars competing ...
LA Galaxy to Host Tryouts for 2023 Unified Team
The LA Galaxy has announced that they will once again field a team of talented individuals for their 2023 LA Galaxy Unified Soccer Team and are conducting tryouts on Saturday, ...
Local Schools Receive National Recognition from Special Olympics for Achievements with Inclusion
Special Olympics Southern California has announced that Alta Murrieta Elementary, Trabuco Mesa Elementary, Chaparral High School, Ocean View High School, Temecula Valley High School, Vista Murrieta High School, Warm Springs ...