About Us
The mission of Special Olympics Colorado (SOCO) is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, eight years of age and older. SOCO will give our athletes continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendships with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community. SOCO does not receive any government funding, Kennedy Foundation money, nor do we receive United Way funding. We are supported entirely by the generosity of the communities we serve and offer our program at no cost to our athletes.
Who We Serve
Individuals with intellectual disabilities ages 8 and older.
Our Programs
We offer Olympic type sports programs in 19 sports and a Motor Activity Training Program for those with physical disabilities as well.
Upcoming Events
1st Bank Golf Tournament- August 18th (Bear Dance Golf Course)
Gatsby in the Park- August 2nd (City Park, Denver)
Leadership Profile
Mindy Watrous- CEO/President
Claire Simmons- VP Development
Chaka Sutton- VP Programs
Malinda Anderson- VP Administration
Board of Directors
Paul Ludwig- Chairman
Terry Woods- Treasurer
Mark Barnes- Secretary
Patricia Lovett- Nomination Chair
Major Supporters and Sponsors
Fox Sports Network
Colorado Rockies
Monfort Family Foundation
DEX
Copper Mountain
Safeway
Pure Brand Communication
Rocky Mountain News
Hyatt Regency- Tech Center
Light Group
| Year Founded : |
1969 |
| 501(c)(3) Ruling Year : |
1975 |
| Full-Time Employees : |
16 |
| Volunteers : |
6,000 |
What Sets Us Apart
We offer our program at no cost to those that participate and we do not turn away anyone that wishes to become involved in our program.
We serve a segment of society that is often misunderstood and overlooked.
Objectives for This Fiscal Year
We would like to start a Young Athletes program for those with intellectual disabilities under the age of 8. Stay tuned!
Recent Accomplishments
Special Olympics Colorado sent eight athletes to join Team USA at the 2008 World Summer Games in China. Of those eight, seven received medals including 3 gold.
