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What is Special Olympics?

Lucas County Special Olympics is a nonprofit program of the Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities and part of Special Olympics Ohio. We provide year-round athletic training and competition for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Athletes compete locally during the regular season and have the opportunity to advance to regional, state, and national Special Olympics events. Beyond the field of play, participation builds confidence, friendships, leadership skills, and a strong sense of belonging.

Through sports, we create pathways for personal growth, achievement, and true inclusion in our community.

For more information, you can email specialolympics@lucasdd.org or call 419-380-5109.

***If your athlete is between the ages of 8-15 years old, please email littlelightning@lucasdd.org. To learn more about this program, get an application, register for current season or to contact us, click here.***

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Available Sports

Lucas County Special Olympics offers the below sports as well as unified (Individuals with disabilities playing with typical individuals) basketball, bowling, and golf. Note: Asterisked sports are only offered to athletes who are 16 years and older.

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Lucas County Special Olympics provides individual and team sporting opportunities for Lucas County athletes who are eligible. Athletes must be at least 8 years of age to participate.

Schedules

LCSO Traditional Volleyball 2025

Coaches Katie and Ella

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LCSO Modified Volleyball 2025

Coaches Aleesha and Kristen

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News and Highlights

LCSO at the Ohio State University Summer Games

Lucas County Lightning Brings home medals

Lucas County Special Olympics took 91 athletes to Columbus for Ohio's Summer State Games. They returned with 91 medals.

Little Lightning Basketball team with their gold medals!

Lucas County Little Lightning wins Regionals

The Little Lightning team won regionals and is moving on to winter games. Way to go Little Lightning basketball team!

Lightning Leaders

Athlete leadership empowers athletes to develop leadership skills and utilize their voices and abilities to take an active role in planning for the growth and development of Special Olympics. Lucas County Lightning Leaders:

Are members of the Athlete Input Council
Help plan Lucas County events
Volunteer in their communities
Mentor and support other athletes
Train other athletes in leadership
Help with fundraisers
Can train to be coaches
Talk to community groups about Special Olympics
Announce and present awards at events

If you are a Special Olympics athlete and would like to become a Lightning Leader, please contact Eric Bostelman at 419-380-4022 or ebostelman@lucasdd.org.

Lucas County athletes along with University of Toledo students battled in the Glass Bowl to claim the title of Unified Flag Football Champions.

Donations

As a nonprofit organization, Lucas County Special Olympics relies on donations and fundraisers to provide sports at no cost to the athletes. All donations directly benefit the athletes by paying for things like registration fees, uniforms, equipment, travel and lodging.

Donations can be sent to:

Lucas County Special Olympics
c/o Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities
1154 Larc Lane
Toledo, OH 43614

Lucas County Special Olympics