swimming
Because of the wide array of events offered, swimming is appropriate for a range of ages and ability levels. Swimming competition events are conducted with a variety of strokes. Special Olympics also offers events that provide a meaningful competition environment for athletes who thrive in shorter events and/or are building toward more capacity. The development of these basic skills are necessary to progress to other competitive events.
Swimming is a Level A sport here at Special Olympics Massachusetts
Events Offered
50Y, 100Y, 200Y freestyle
50Y, 100Y, 200Y backstroke
50Y, 100Y breaststroke
50Y, 100Y butterfly
100Y individual medley
4 x 25 and 4 x 50 freestyle relay
The following provide meaningful competition
for athletes of lower ability levels
25Y freestyle
25Y breaststroke
25Y backstroke
25Y butterfly
15Y walk
15Y, 25Y flotation
15Y, 25Y kick board
10Y, 15Y, 25Y assisted