How to participate

• Register and pay
  • Online: click here
  • In-person: Visit one of our recreation facilities (click here for a list)
• Complete a US Athlete Registration Form. Please note you no longer have to have a doctor sign this document.
  • Download US Athlete Registration forms here
  • Submit completed forms:
    • By mail: City of Tempe Adaptive Recreation, 715 West 5th Street, Tempe, AZ 85281
    • In-person: Westside Multi-Generational Center; 715 W 5th Street
  • All Special Olympics athletes are required to have an up-to-date US Athlete Registration Form on file with the City of Tempe delegation and Special Olympics Arizona in order to participate in official Special Olympics Arizona competitions and events. This document is good for only one year from the date of the signatures.  Athletes without an up-to-date US Athlete Registration Form will not be allowed to participate in Special Olympics competitions.

Contact Us

General Adaptive Recreation
Phone: 480-858-2426
Email: adaptiverec@tempe.gov

Collette Prather, Recreation Coordinator 
Phone: 480-858-2469
Mobile: 480-790-0666
Email: collette_prather@tempe.gov

Destiny Kenner, Special Olympics Program Coordinator
Phone: 480-858-2426
Mobile: 602-620-3426
Email: destiny_kenner@tempe.gov

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Basketball

Basketball Skills
New to basketball? Want to learn basic skills like dribbling, shooting, and passing while competing as an individual? This program is perfect for you! Athletes will develop their skills and can compete in Special Olympics Arizona area and state competitions.

Dates: Dec. 13 - Feb. 28 (no practice 12/27 and 2/7)
Days: Saturdays
Time: 9 - 10 a.m.
Ages: 8+
Location: North Tempe Multi-Generational Center, 1555 N. Bridalwreath St.
Registration: Register online here.  Registering in advance is required.
Last day to register is January 10.

Basketball Team Jrs.
Join the team and build your skills while having fun on the court! Learn, practice, and play in a supportive and inclusive environment. Athletes will have a chance to play on a team and learn about basketball. This will be traditional Special Olympics basketball with games on Wednesdays during the season and participating in area and state Special Olympics Arizona competitions.

Dates: Dec. 13 - Feb. 28 (no practice 12/27 and 2/7)
Days: Saturdays
Time: 9 - 9:50 a.m.
Ages: 8-15
Location: North Tempe Multi-Generational Center, 1555 N. Bridalwreath St.
Registration: Register online here.  Registering in advance is required.
Last day to register is January 10.

Basketball Teams HS and Adult
Join the team and build your skills while having fun on the court! Learn, practice, and play in a supportive and inclusive environment. This will be traditional Special Olympics basketball with games on Wednesdays during the season and participating in area and state Special Olympics Arizona competitions.

Dates: Dec. 13 - Feb. 28 (no practice 12/27 and 2/7)
Days: Saturdays
Time: 10 - 11 a.m.
Ages: 16+
Location: North Tempe Multi-Generational Center, 1555 N. Bridalwreath St.
Registration: Register online here.  Registering in advance is required.
Last day to register is January 10.

Basketball Teams Unified
Play together as teammates in a fun, inclusive environment where athletes and partners build skills, teamwork, and friendships on and off the court! This program includes a slightly faster paced game, and games are played on Monday or Wednesday nights during the season. This program is for those that want to play with partners on the court and understand basic basketball skills.  If you wish to be a partner, please reach out to us at adaptiverec@tempe.gov and let us know.  We will need at least four more partners.

Dates: Dec. 13 - Feb. 28 (no practice 12/27 and 2/7)
Days: Saturdays
Time: 11 a.m. - noon
Ages: 16+
Location: North Tempe Multi-Generational Center, 1555 N. Bridalwreath St.
Registration: FULL for 2026

Cheerleading

Join the squad and show your spirit! Learn cheers, routines, and teamwork with other athletes and having fun in an inclusive environment. The cheer team will have competition on Feb. 7 and March 7.

Dates: Dec. 1 - March 2 (no practice 12/22, 12/29, 1/19 and 2/16)
Days: Mondays
Time: 5 - 6:30 p.m.
Ages: 8+
Location: Pyle Adult Recreation Center, 655 E. Southern Ave.
Registration: Register online here.  Registering in advance is required.
Last day to register is January 5.

Track & Field

On your marks, get set, go! Run or walk, there is something for everyone. Track events include short distances like 50M and 100M, or longer distances like 400 and 800M. Field events will include shot put, javelin or softball throw. Come be part of the growing track team and compete in Special Olympics
Date | Thursdays, February 12-April 23
Area Competition Date | Saturday, April 18
State Competition Dates | April 30-May 2 in Glendale
Location | TBA
Time | 6-7 p.m.
Ages | 8yrs +
Cost | $11
Registration | Register by clicking HERE or use code 86878

Beginning Volleyball

Beginning Volleyball - If you are new to volleyball or have been playing for a short time, this is for you. We will focus on the basics and learn to play as a team. Beginning Volleyball may become unified with the addition of partners.  We are always looking for more partners and volunteers.  Contact Destiny Kenner at destiny_keener@tempe.gov if you know someone interested in being a partner.
Date | Sundays, February 21-April 25
State Competition Date | Friday, May 1 in Glendale
Location | Westside Multi-Generational Center – 715 W. 5^th St, Tempe
Beginner practice time | 3 p.m.
Ages | 12 and older
Cost | $11
Registration | Click HERE to register or use code 86876

Volleyball Advanced  - Players will learn more about beginner skills and advance to more difficult skills.  Advanced Volleyball will include the addition of partners and become a unified team.  We are always looking for more partners.  Contact Destiny Kenner at destiny_keener@tempe.gov if you know someone interested in being a partner.
Date | Sundays, February 21-April 25
State Competition Date | Friday, May 1 in Glendale
Location | Westside Multi-Generational Center – 715 W. 5^th St, Tempe
Ages | 12 and older
Cost | $11
Advanced practice time | 4 p.m.
Registration | Click HERE to register or use code 86877

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Swimming

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