Basketball

Sport History 

Basketball was first contested in 1968 at the first Special Olympics Games in Chicago, Illinois.  Basketball events combine both team and individual skills competitions.  Basketball is a summer sport and training season is usually from January to June.  More then 2,000 Special Olympic athletes train in basketball and 231 volunteers are certified coaches in Pennsylvania.

Frequently Asked Questions 

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Training and Competition

Rules – 2008 Special Olympics Rules

Quick Start Coaching Guide– Training Plans

New Basketball Assessments  - Part I

New Basketball Assessments - Part II

2008 Summary basketball assessments (Part II) must be submitted with 2008 entry information.