At Special Olympics Delaware County, sports are just the beginning. Every practice, game, and event is an opportunity for athletes to discover their strengths, build meaningful friendships, and show the world what they can achieve. As the home of the Delaware Racers, we're proud to create a community where courage is celebrated, inclusion is expected, and every athlete belongs.

Our Mission

The mission of Special Olympics Ohio is to provide year-round sports training and 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.

Our Organization

At Special Olympics Delaware County, we're more than a sports program - we're a community. Through year-round training, competition, and social connections, athletes of all abilities have opportunities to challenge themselves, celebrate their achievements, and build meaningful friendships. From first-time athletes to seasoned competitors, everyone has a place on the Delaware Racers team.

Our Funding

Special Olympics Delaware County is proud to offer sports training, competitions, uniforms, equipment, and athlete events at no cost to our athletes or their families. Our program is made possible through the generosity of community donations, local supporters, and fundraising efforts. As a self-funded program under Special Olympics Ohio, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, every gift helps us create meaningful opportunities for athletes to compete, connect, and thrive. To learn more about supporting the Delaware Racers, please visit our Fundraising page.