The Special Olympics Montana brand is powerful, providing tremendous benefits for corporate partners. A wide range of sponsorship opportunities will meet your needs while making a meaningful impact that goes beyond our state games and competitions.
Your contribution will assist year-round, being used to offer training and competition opportunities in 15 Olympic-type sports. Most importantly, every dollar you give stays right here in Montana.
State Basketball Tournament
Get in the Game!
Special Olympics Montana’s State Basketball Tournament is a Fall Favorite in Montana! This tournament brings over 700 Special Olympics Montana athletes and Unified Partners to display their skills in 160+ basketball games. State Basketball welcomes 85 teams from all over Montana as well as coaches and chaperones. Nearly 150 local volunteers help to organize the tournament and diligently work to make the tournament a top-notch competition filled with memorable moments.
Sponsor Benefits Include:
– Opportunities for Employee/Member Involvement
– Recognition at Opening
– Social Media & Website Recognition
– Athlete Visits
Contact us for more sponsorship information:
Development Director
Brenda Hergott
bhergott@somt.org
406-403-4578
Draft an Athlete
Support Special Olympics Athletes!
When you Draft an Athlete, you’ll follow a Special Olympics athlete’s journey while supporting the movement across Montana, empowering athletes to shatter stereotypes and exceed their personal bests on the playing field and in life.
Your gifts make the athlete experience possible including coach education and support, family support, health programming, state competitions, as well as funds directly given to each local team’s budget for expenses like travel and uniforms.
Contact us about this amazing opportunity!
Development Director
Wendy Rispens
wrispens@somt.org
1-800-242-6876
Regional Bowling Championships
A Truly Statewide Event!
The annual Bowling Tournament of Special Olympics Montana is one of the favorites of athletes and fans alike. This tournament is held at alleys across the state but real-time scores are kept electronically so divisioned athletes are competing against athletes of similar skills and other like factors, regardless of location. 250+ athletes, coaches and volunteers come together in Montana communities for companionship through sport.
Sponsor Benefits Include:
– Opportunities for Employee/Member Involvement
– Recognition at Tournament
– Social Media & Website Recognition
– Athlete Visits
Contact us about this amazing opportunity!
Development Director
Brenda Hergott
bhergott@somt.org
406-403-4578
State Summer Games
Special Olympics Montana’s Premier Event!
Special Olympics Montana’s State Summer Games is not only one of Montan’s largest sporting events but it is the premier event for Special Olympics Montana where athletes from all over the state converge to show off their talents in 7 Olympics sports.
Over 700 athletes, 150 Unified Partners compete in athletics, bocce, swimming, golf, gymnastics, soccer, and cycling at the Summer Games. Roughly 800 volunteers are needed to support these games as well as countless sponsors who give generously to make sure these athletes can compete at the highest level.
Sponsor Benefits Include:
– Opportunities for Employee/Member Involvement
– Recognition at Opening & Closing Ceremonies
– Social Media & Website Recognition
– Recognition in Souvenir Program
– Athlete Visits
Contact us about this amazing opportunity!
Development Director
Brenda Hergott
bhergott@somt.org
406-403-4578
USA & World Games
Montana is sending 16 Athletes, 5 Coaches, 2 Unified Partners, and 1 Athlete Coach to this year’s USA Games in Orlando, FL!
June 5-12, 2022, the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games will unite more than 5,500 athletes and coaches from all 50 states and the Caribbean and 125,000 spectators during one of the country’s most cherished sporting events.
We all have reasons to shine. For Special Olympics athletes, one of those reasons is the love of sport. Special Olympics athletes display remarkable abilities not only on the field, but in all areas of life. By celebrating their dedication and perseverance, we become champions for a more inclusive world. A world where we all Shine As One.
Montana athlete, Gail Anderson to represent Team USA at World Winter Games in Kazan Russia.
It is expected that the Special Olympics World Winter Games Kazan 2022 will bring together around 2,917 delegates (athletes, partners, coaches, and officials) from 97 countries, 2,250 volunteers, 1,090 honored guests, 2,000 member families and up to 700 media representatives.
To learn about Team Montana sponsorship opportunities at USA or World Games, contact Wendy Rispens at wrispens@somt.org or 1-800-242-6876.
