Unified Sports™ competitions should be conducted at the Program level. These competitions provide incentives for advancement from lower levels of competition. They also help set standards for Sub- Programs to meet.

1) Existing Special Olympics Event – Unified Sports™ may take place as part of an existing Special Olympics Chapter level sports competition, using the same dates, sites, volunteers, etc.

2) Special Olympics Unified Sports™ Event - Unified Sports™ may take place as a separate event, with Unified Sports™ teams only.

3) Existing Community Events - Unified Sports™ may take place as a part of an existing community competition. For example, a Unified Sports™ division can be added as a part of a long distance road race. Unified Sports™ athletes compete alongside all other competitors; however, scoring and awards are done according to Unified Sports™ rules. In some cases, Unified Sports™ athletes are also eligible for the road race awards.