The Wolf Pack
Spokane’s adult Special Olympics team — and one of the largest in Washington.GAME ON
Sport, teamwork, and belonging
The Wolf Pack is Project id’s adult Special Olympics team — and it competes year-round across six sports, from individual events to unified athlete-and-partner teams. Every skill level has a place.
Our athletes represent Spokane at Special Olympics Washington regional and state tournaments — and you don’t need any experience to get involved, whether you want to compete or help coach.
Our Sports
Six sports, one team, all year long. Here’s what the Wolf Pack competes in.
Basketball
Nov – Mar
One of the Wolf Pack’s most popular sports. Weekly practices welcome every level — from individual skill-building to unified athlete-and-partner teams — with games against local and regional rivals and a season that ends at the state tournament.
Track & Field
Mar – Jun
Athletes train weekly for running, jumping, and throwing events, building fitness, mobility, and coordination — and having fun doing it. The season points toward regional and state qualifying meets.
Soccer
Mar – Jun
The Wolf Pack takes the pitch each spring, training weekly and competing at regional qualifying events. Every skill level is welcome on the field.
Softball
Jun – Aug
Summer means softball. Athletes practice weekly across teams grouped by skill level, learning the fundamentals and competing at regional and state tournaments.
Bowling
Sep – Nov
Where the Wolf Pack began. Athletes practice weekly at a local alley, focusing on technique, etiquette, and fun with friends. It’s one of the fastest-growing Special Olympics sports — and the state tournament is held right here in Spokane.
Bocce Ball
Seasonal
A precision sport that’s easy to learn and endlessly competitive. Athletes roll to land closest to the target ball — one of the most inclusive, welcoming events in the Special Olympics roster.
OUR STORY
It started with bowling
In 2008, Dixie and Pat Costigan launched an adult Special Olympics team in Spokane with a handful of athletes and a single sport — bowling. Powered by their vision and a growing corps of dedicated volunteers, that small team became the Wolf Pack.
Today it’s a cornerstone of Project id and one of the largest Special Olympics teams in all of Washington — competing across six sports and proudly representing Spokane at events around the state.
Join the Pack
Whether you want to compete or help coach, there’s a spot for you on the team. No experience necessary — just team spirit.