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Special Olympics Minnesota
Participants Ages 8 and up
Basketball welcomes players of all ages and abilities, from young players learning to handle the ball and keeping it under control while dribbling, to older more experienced players who have the moves and know more advanced strategies.
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 option. 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.
Individual Skills
This sport offers an Individual Skills option. Athletes with lower ability or brand new athletes to the sport are given a chance to compete and showcase the skills they are learning in that sport.
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 April 19 in Prior Lake.
State will be held June 20, 21, or 22. Location TBD.
**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/.
Bonnie M M Pautsch-Dyakin
No Class Apr 20 & May 25