
Special Olympics NY Unified Basketball Championships
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DateMay 27 - 30 | 2025
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Doors Open10:00AM
Special Olympics NY Unified Basketball Championships
Event Details
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Special Olympics New York Unified Basketball Championships for Section 2 will be held at MVP Arena from May 27-30, bringing together athletes of all abilities for an inspiring and competitive event. This remarkable celebration of inclusivity and teamwork is made possible through the generous support of Innovation Partnership funding.
Special Olympics Unified Sports unites individuals with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team, promoting friendship, understanding, and sportsmanship.
More than 30 schools, 375 atheletes with intellectual disabilities and 340 unified partners without disabilities are competing in Special Olympics Unified Basketball in Section 2 this season. Leading up to the Championships, divisions will be created, based on team performance throughout the season, to ensure an equal ability for each team to win within each bracket. Each division will have a semifinal round at two host schools, followed by a championship and a third-place game at MVP Arena.
The public is encouraged to attend this free event and cheer on the athletes as they compete for championship medals.
Schedule
Tuesday, May 27:
- 11:00am (Blue Division)
- 3rd/4th Place Game: Lake George vs South Glens Falls
- 1:00pm (Blue Division)
- Finals: Queensbury vs Glens Falls
- 3:00pm (Orange Division)
- 3rd/4th Place Game: Ballston Spa vs Guilderland
- 5:00pm (Orange Division)
- Finals: Bethlehem vs Niskayuna
Wednesday, May 28:
- 11:00am (Purple Division)
- 3rd/4th Place Game: Cambridge vs Broadalbin
- 1:00pm (Purple Division)
- Finals: Stillwater vs Schuylerville
- 3:00pm (Yellow Division)
- 3rd/4th Place Game: Schalmont vs Burnt Hills Ballston Lake
- 5:00pm (Yellow Division)
- Finals: Scotia Glenville vs Hudson Falls
Thursday, May 29:
- 11:00am (Red Division)
- 3rd/4th Place Game: Columbia vs Mohonasen
- 1:00pm (Red Division)
- Finals: Gloversville vs Hoosick Falls
- 3:00pm (Green Division)
- 3rd/4th Place Game: Schenectady vs Albany
- 5:00pm (Green Division)
- Finals: Cohoes vs Shenendehowa
Friday, May 30:
- 11:00am (Silver Division)
- Finals: Tamarac vs Saratoga
- 1:00pm (Silver Division)
- 3rd/4th Place Game: Colonie vs Lansingburgh
- 3:00pm (Gold Division)
- Finals: Amsterdam vs Shaker
Bag Policy
CLEAR plastic, vinyl or PVC bags no larger than 12” x 6” x 12” will be allowed. Small clutch bags no larger than 4.5” x 6.5” (approximately the size of a hand) will be allowed and do not need to be clear. Larger and other types of bags are prohibited.
There is no storage or check-in for prohibited bags. For patrons with young children in attendance, diaper bags are allowed and subject to search.
Prohibited Items
The following items are prohibited:
- professional cameras
- video/audio recorders including GoPro and stick style HD cameras
- weapons of any kind
- backpacks
- outside food and beverage
- glass items
- fireworks
- laser pens, glow sticks
- banners on poles
- selfie sticks
- umbrellas
- poster tubes
Parking
MVP Arena Parking Garage is located behind and attached to MVP Arena. Use 1 Market St, Albany, NY 12207 for GPS.
For Special Olympics Unified Basketball, the garage will be free to enter (6'6" clearance).
You are welcome to park in other locations, but please note: if you are charged to park, you are not in the MVP Arena Parking Garage.
ADA Recommendation
If someone in your party has mobility issues, we encourage you to drop off at the Box Office lot located on Market St. before parking in the MVP Arena Parking Garage.