Season: Winter (December to March)
Overview: Basketball is SOMO’s most popular sport, with many teams and hundreds of athletes across 7 different basketball programs. We have basketball programs for all ages – toddlers, elementary, middle school, high school and adults – and ALL abilities. We have both competitive and recreational programs.
Recreational programs focus on player development and playing games against other SOMO teams and athletes. Most SOMO recreational basketball programs include Unified Partners who join the games to assist with player development. There are no State Games and no out-of-county travel required.
Competitive programs hold practices where athletes prepare for competition against other teams at Qualifiers and at State Games. Attendance at qualifiers and at State Games often requires travel out-of-county. Athletes on competitive teams are at many levels of ability.
Our programs are listed below. Click on each program to learn more or click on location to learn about where each program practices.
| Program | Ages | Location |
| Young Athletes Program (YAP): | ||
| Young Athletes Program | 3-7 | TBD |
| Recreational Basketball | ||
| Youth Basketball – Elementary League – Middle School League – High School League | Grades 1-5 Grades 6-8 Grades 9 – Age 21 | Landon School |
| Adult Basketball | 21+ | Blessed Sacrament |
| Competitive Basketball | ||
| Skills Basketball (Barrie) | 8 and up | Barrie School |
| Half Court Adult Basketball (Barrie) | 21+ | Barrie School |
| Intermediate Adult Basketball (Barrie) | 21+ | Barrie School |
| Advanced Adult Basketball (PCC) | 21+ | PCC |
Guide to Adult Competitive Basketball
- Advanced Adult Basketball (PCC)
- Highly athletic
- Good basketball skills
- Games are refereed tightly
- Intermediate Adult Basketball (Barrie):
- Good athletic abilities
- Refining basketball skills
- Referee discretion
- Half Court Adult Basketball (Barrie):
- Some athletic abilities
- Developing basketball skills
- Relaxed rule enforcement – flow of game may be considered
Special Olympics Resources for Basketball
Volunteers Needed: Given the size of our Basketball program, we are always on the lookout for new volunteers to serve as Team Coaches, Assistant Coaches, and Unified Partners. SOMO volunteers qualify for SSL hours. Contact the Head Coach for each program for the most up-to-date information on that program’s volunteer needs.