1,900 Special Olympics athletes from the 4 corners of Ireland will travel to Limerick to participate in the 4-day residential Games, in 13 sports competitions, held in various venues in Limerick. The Games will take place from June 9th – 13th.  Gymnastics is a popular sport in the Special Olympics. Training and competition opportunities are offered in female artistic, male artistic and rhythmic gymnastics. Athletes can compete in their selection of events within these disciplines at the appropriate level to their ability. Female artistic (floor, tumbling, vault, beam, uneven bars). Male artistic (floor, tumbling, vault, pommel horse, rings, parallel bars, high bar). Rhythmic (floor, hoop, ball, ribbon, rope).


Special Olympics Ireland are looking for volunteers to help. Often WAG judges have judged at the games to help out.  You can find information about becoming a volunteer here.