Farmington Area Community Education

Special Olympics Minnesota

Participants Ages 8 and up

Snowshoeing is quickly becoming a favorite outdoor winter activity. Combining aerobic exercise with ease of walking over snow without sinking in, snowshoeing is an activity for all ages. 

Participants will be placed in a division by the Special Olympics Minnesota, based on ability level and age to give them a competitive experience.

Additional paperwork is required in order to participate in this sport. The Head of Delegation will reach out to athletes after registration with these forms. Click here to see you qualify as an athlete.

Fee Assistance is available for participants. If needed, please complete the following form: https://bit.ly/CE192FeeAssistance. 

Unified Athletes

This sport offers a Unified gameplay. Participants without intellectual disabilities can participate and compete on the same team. This is a voluntary role. Unified Athletes must complete a training found online, by clicking here. Unified Athletes 18 years and older are required to do a background check. 

Regionals and State

The Regional and State Competitions are optional for participants. In order to attend state, participants must compete in Regionals. More information will be shared at practice. 

Regionals will be held on February 1 in Orono.   

State will be held March 8 and 9, at Wild Mountain in Taylors Falls.   

**Program tuition price is subsidized with Special Olympics Minnesota Funding

Special Olympics Minnesota offers children and adults with intellectual disabilities year-round sports training and competitions. Through Special Olympics' athletic, health, and leadership programs, people with intellectual disabilities transform themselves, their communities, and the world. Learn more at https://specialolympicsminnesota.org/.