Want to be cool and support life-changing programming for people with intellectual disabilities in Illinois? You’ve come to the right place.
Special Olympics Illinois is a not-for-profit sports organization offering year-round training and competition in 18 sports to a community of more than 55,000 traditional athletes, Young Athletes, Unified partners, coaches, volunteers, and more. It strives to be a global leader in shaping a culture where people with and without intellectual disabilities are fully integrated into the community by providing year-round opportunities in competitive sports, health education, leadership and personal development.
Then sign up for the 2024 Cool School Challenge. The Cool School Challenge encourages whole-school engagement, bringing the fun of a Polar Plunge right to your school’s campus. This is a fun way to teach students about inclusion while supporting the athletes of Special Olympics Illinois.
Click below to learn more about how to get your school involved today.
From family members to colleagues, warm-hearted people across the state of Illinois choose to take the Polar Plunge each year. And this year they are telling us WHY!
Help transform the lives of those with intellectual disabilities. Donate your time and talent to a local event, competition, and more.
Our traditional sports program serves athletes who are 8 and up. Young Athletes can participate from ages 2-7.
The officers of the Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run help give athletes a voice in their local communities.
Special Olympics Illinois (SOILL) is the only entity in Illinois accredited by Special Olympics, Inc. SOILL is authorized by license to use the Polar Plunge ® trademark and logo. Any issues or liabilities arising from the Chicago Polar Plunge are the sole responsibility of Special Children’s Charities. Please feel free to contact Special Olympics Illinois at polarplunge@soill.org with any questions.
