Special Olympics WA – 2025 State Games Swimming
Event description
Special Olympics WA –2025 State Games – Swimming Competition
What:
2025 State Games, Swimming Competition
Who:
Special Olympics is a global movement that provides year-round sports programs for people with intellectual disabilities. We promote inclusion, celebrate everyone’s abilities, and create opportunities for athletes to have fun, build confidence, and make lifelong friends through sport.
This competition is for people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism.
The Special Olympics WA State Games is a qualifying event for the Special Olympics Australia National Games. The SOA National Games are scheduled to take place in Melbourne in October 2026. To be eligible to qualify for National Games athletes must meet the following criteria:
Be registered as 2025 Special Olympics member (prior to the State Games)
Be at least 15 years of age by the first day of the National Games Competition in October 2026
Be able to demonstrate that they have attended regular training and qualifying events prior to the State Games (either with Special Olympics, or through another program).
If an athlete does not meet the eligibility criteria for National Games, they can still compete at the SOWA 2025 State Games. It just means they won’t be eligible to be selected for National Games.
When:
Sunday 19 October
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Where:
Perth High Performance Centre (formally HBF Stadium)
Stephenson Ave, Mt Claremont WA 6010
How much:
$20 + Booking Fee.
What to Wear/Bring:
Swimming Gear – bathers, towel and goggles.
Water Bottle: Stay hydrated during the session.
Positive Attitude: Bring your enthusiasm and get ready to have fun!
How to register:
To compete in the competition, athletes must register online via this page by 5pm, Monday, September 22nd, 2025.
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Join us as a volunteer! You can assist coaches, support events, mentor athletes, promote programs, or help behind the scenes. Fill out an Expression of Interest form today and help create an inclusive and supportive community.
Special Olympics WA Volunteer Expression of interest
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Contact us at info.wa@specialolympics.com.au
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