Our Mission
The mission of Special Olympics New Hampshire is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
About SONH
Become an Athlete
Athletes are the heart of Special Olympics. Our athletes are children and adults with intellectual disabilities from across the Granite State. They are finding success, joy and friendship as part of our global community. They’re also having lots of fun!
Make a Difference
Every day we empower athletes to shatter stereotypes and exceed their personal bests on the playing field and in life. But for every Special Olympics champion, there is another who is waiting for a chance to win. Please donate and help us get one more athlete onto the playing field.
Get Involved
Volunteers are the backbone of the Special Olympics movement. They are coaches, trainers, officials, event organizers, fundraisers and managers. They can also be unified partners—playing alongside athletes with intellectual disabilities—or fans cheering in the stands.
November 2025
2025 State Bowling Tournament – Yankee Lanes, Keene
The 2025 State Bowling Tournament will offer competition in: Tenpin Bowling – Singles, Bumper Singles, Singles with Support, Bumper Singles with SupportCandlepin Bowling – Singles, Bumper Singles, Singles with Support, Bumper Singles with Support
Find out more »2025 State Bowling Tournament – Lakeside Lanes, Manchester
The 2025 State Bowling Tournament will offer competition in: Tenpin Bowling – Singles, Bumper Singles, Singles with Support, Bumper Singles with SupportCandlepin Bowling – Singles, Bumper Singles, Singles with Support, Bumper Singles with Support
Find out more »June 2026
2026 Special Olympics USA Games
On June 20-26, 2026, the brightest beacon of inclusion is coming to Minnesota! The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games will bring together 4,000 athletes, 1,500 coaches, 10,000 volunteers and 75,000 fans from all 50 states.
Find out more »Our Mission Partners
Special Olympics New Hampshire is grateful for the annual support of our Mission Partners who help bring our programs to life.
