USA National Games

The Special Olympics USA National Games provide a stage to showcase the abilities of Special Olympics athletes—both on and off the playing field; signature initiatives of Special Olympics such as Unified Sports, Healthy Athletes, Athlete Leadership Programs and Special Olympics Get Into It; and life-transforming experiences for volunteers and spectators who participate in or view the National Games. In 2006, the first USA National Games were held in Ames, Iowa; in 2010, the games were held in Lincoln, Nebraska

USA National Games Announced for 2014

The 2014 USA National Games will be held in Princeton, New Jersey, June 13-21.

The 2014 Games will feature an estimated 3,500 athletes competing in 14 Olympic-style sports, with the support of 1,000 coaches and 8,000 volunteers.  Sports include aquatics, athletics, basketball, bocce, bowling, cycling, flag football, golf, gymnastics, power lifting, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball. 

Non-competitive special events will include the Final Leg of the Law Enforcement Torch Run® that will symbolize the start of the competition and Healthy Athletes. Youth and education events will also be held in conjunction with the Games.