Bowling Fact Sheet Bowling Special Olympics offers bowling in every US program and in over 20 countries around the globe.
Many athletes choose bowling because it is a sport people enjoy for leisure as well as competition.
Although there are some modifications made for athletes with physical disabilities, most athletes compete under the same rules and circumstances as athletes on a professional tour. As in all Special Olympics sports, bowling teams are grouped in competition divisions according to the athletes' ability level, age and gender. Special Olympics athletes can choose from a variety of events, including singles events for men and women, doubles and mixed doubles. Additionally, for the physically disabled athlete there are assisted events such as ramp bowling. Special Olympics bowling also includes a Unified Sports division.