Kyler has been involved in Special Olympics since age 11 when his teachers directed him to Special Olympics. He literally jumped in with both feet because his first experience with Special Olympics was participating in the Penguin Plunge (one of Montana’s Polar Plunges sponsored by the Law Enforcement Torch Run for the benefit of Special Olympics). Having completed more than 20 plunges, Kyler has raised tens thousands of dollars for the Glacier Area and his team, Whitefish Thunder. The 2023 Penguin Plunge will be his 23rd Polar Plunge.
Special Olympics is the world’s largest program of sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, currently serving 5 million athletes in over 170 countries. In Montana, we are currently serving 2,000 athletes with support from over 4,000 volunteers. Special Olympics Montana has programs in 65 communities across the state offering 12 sports as well as the Motor Activities Training Program (MATP).
Special Olympics Montana also offers amazing opportunities for athletes to be involved with our mission off the court. Check out the athlete leadership tab below for more information!
The Special Olympics State Basketball Tournament is heading to our capital city, Helena, from November 9-11, 2023! Witness the passion, dedication, and extraordinary talent of our athletes as they tak...
05 September, 2023
The Special Olympics office building in Great Falls now provides a splash of color for folks of downtown. SOMT’s Great Falls building was one of nine new murals installed in mid-August for ArtsFest Mo...
05 September, 2023
Stacey Johnston-Gleason has had an incredibly active life in the realm of Special Olympics. At 56 years of age, she has been a Special Olympics athlete for nearly four decades participating in 18 spor...
05 September, 2023
Special Olympics Montana held its first in-person coaches clinic at the end of July. Volunteers were able to become certified coaches and learn sport skills through hands on training experiences. Atte...
04 September, 2023
