Figure skating is a sport in which individuals, pairs, or groups perform spins, jumps, footwork and other intricate and challenging moves on ice skates. Figure skating is one of the few judged Special Olympics sports. Special Olympics figure skating features singles and pairs jumps, lifts and many feats of strength and precision. Ice dancers concentrate on interpreting the rhythm and tempo of music through dance steps on the ice. Figure skaters compete at various levels from beginner up to the Olympic level (senior), and at local, national, and international competitions!

Fun Fact:
Special Olympics figure skating was first introduced in the 1977 Special Olympics World Winter Games.

Speed Skating today is a lifetime fitness sport for individuals of all ages. Speed Skating provides both cardiovascular and aerobic benefits as well as improving muscle strength, balance and coordination. Today, the sport can be enjoyed year round with indoor skating facilities found throughout the world.

As a recreational and competition sport, Speed Skating offers the potential for social integration for both training and competition experiences within multi-level Special Olympics competition experiences as well as training and competition experiences through this sport's National Governing Body.

Fun Fact:
Speed skating was developed as a Special Olympics sport internationally in 1977.

The game of volleyball is attractive to all types of players, from competitive to recreational, young and old. To play volleyball, players need to acquire a few basic skills, learn a few rules, require very little equipment and can play the game almost anywhere--from the beach to the gym. The aim of the sport is to score more points by hitting the ball with the hands and sending it over the net to the opponent's court.