Special Olympics Nevada is hosting its Southern Nevada Unified Championships Schools Bowling Tournament inside Strike Zone Bowling Alley at Sunset Station Hotel & Casino. More than 14 middle schools and high schools from across Clark County are expected to attend and compete. This event is free for the community to attend.
This event is a part of Special Olympics Nevada’s Unified Champion Schools Program, which encourages leadership development and the growth of Unified Sports®, bringing together athletes with and without intellectual disabilities to play as teammates.
About Special Olympics Nevada
Special Olympics Nevada works to create inclusive opportunities for children and adults with intellectual disabilities through health, education, leadership development and sports. The 501(c)3 nonprofit organization offers free year-round training and competition programs for 2,653 athletes who compete in more than 14 competitions in 7 sports annually within the Community Sports Program. The Unified Champion Schools Program encourages leadership development and the growth of Unified Sports®, bringing together athletes with and without intellectual disabilities to play as teammates. In 2022, Special Olympics Nevada launched a new program, Mindset Matters, which provides mental health and stress management techniques to students in Nevada schools. In a typical year, Special Olympics Nevada impacts more than 17,820 students by promoting inclusion on school campuses. Special Olympics Nevada is also committed to improving the overall health and well-being of individuals with intellectual disabilities through Healthy Athletes events, offering screenings and services free of charge. Special Olympics Nevada relies on the support of 759 volunteers and funding from individuals, organizations, corporations, and foundations. More information may be found by visiting www.sonv.org and following on Facebook, Instagram (@specialolympicsnv), Twitter (@SONevada) and LinkedIn.
