April 2020
CANCELED: Area 2 Swimming
Area 2 Swimming Facts at a Glance Deadlines Registration opens: February 15, 2020Registration closes: April 2, 2020Errors and exceptions due: April 9, 2020 Tentative schedule 8:30 a.m – Delegation check in and registration; warm up in the pool. Lifeguard must be present.8:45 a.m. – Coaches Meeting (location TBD)9 a.m. – Opening Ceremonies (pool deck)9:30 a.m. – Competition beginsLunch and awards follow competition. Because of the wide array of events offered, swimming is appropriate for a range of ages and ability…
Find out more »CANCELED: Area 3 Trifecta (Basketball, Powerlifting & Swimming)
Area 3 Trifecta Facts at a Glance Deadlines Registration opens: February 15, 2020Registration closes: April 12, 2020Errors and exceptions due: April 19, 2020 Tentative schedule Schedule is tentative based on athlete participation numbers 8:30-8:45 a.m. – Team registration/check in (cafeteria)8:45 a.m. – Line up for Opening Ceremonies for all sports (cafeteria)9 a.m. – Opening Ceremonies (gym)9:45 a.m. – Swimming coaches meeting/Scratch meeting (gym)10 a.m. – Basketball coaches meeting/Scratch meeting (gym)10:30 a.m. – Basketball: Full & Half Court competition begins (gym)10:30…
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CANCELED: Area 2 Track & Field
Area 2 Track & Field Facts at a Glance Deadlines Registration opens: February 15, 2020Registration closes: April 22, 2020Errors and exceptions due: April 29, 2020 Tentative schedule 8:30-9:30 am – Delegation registration9 a.m. – Coaches Meeting (location TBD)9:15 a.m. – Staging for Opening Ceremonies9:30 a.m. – Opening Ceremonies10 a.m. – Competition begins12-2 p.m. – Lunch will be servedAwards will be presented after each event Special Olympics Minnesota offers many track and field events, including the hurdle events, marathon, high jump,…
Find out more »CANCELED: Area 1 Track & Field
Area 1 Track & Field Facts at a Glance Deadlines Registration opens: February 15, 2020Registration closes: April 28, 2020Errors and exceptions due: May 5, 2020 Tentative schedule 9-9:45 a.m. – Delegation registration9:30 a.m. – Coaches meeting (location TBD)10 a.m. – Opening Ceremonies10:15 a.m. – Competition begins12-2 p.m. – Lunch will be servedAwards Awards will be presented immediately following each event. Special Olympics Minnesota offers many track and field events, including the hurdle events, marathon, high jump, long jump, shot put,…
Find out more »CANCELED: Area 3 Track & Field
Area 3 Track & Field Facts at a Glance Deadlines Registration opens: February 15, 2020Registration closes: April 30, 2020Errors and exceptions due: May 7, 2020 Tentative Schedule 7:00 a.m. – 5K (5000M) Run8:30-9 a.m. – Delegation registration (outside at track if weather permits)9 a.m. – Coaches meeting (outside at track if weather permits)9:15 a.m. – Staging for Opening Ceremonies9:30 a.m. – Opening Ceremonies10 a.m. – Competition begins10-1:00 p.m. – Field events (cafeteria style)11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. – Lunch (served inside at…
Find out more »CANCELED: Area 3 Gymnastics
Area 3 Gymnastics Facts at a Glance Deadlines Registration opens: January 15, 2020Registration closes: April 30, 2020Errors and exceptions due: May 7, 2020 Tentative schedule All times are subject to change based upon number of participants. Rhythmic schedule9 a.m. - Delegation registration & warm ups9:30 a.m. - Opening Ceremonies9:45 a.m. - Competition begins11:30 a.m. - Awards & lunch Artistic schedule11:15 a.m. - Delegation registration & warm ups11:45 a.m. - Opening Ceremonies12 p.m. - Competition begins2 p.m. - Awards & lunch…
Find out more »July 2020
Area 3 Tennis
Area 3 Tennis Facts at a Glance Deadlines Registration opens: January 15, 2020Registration closes: June 29, 2020Errors and exceptions due: July 6, 2020 Tentative schedule 3:30-4 p.m. - Delegation registration4 p.m. - Coaches meeting (location TBD)4:15 p.m. - Opening Ceremonies4:30 p.m. - Competition begins:• Individual Skills• Singles• Unified Doubles• Doubles6:30 p.m. - Meals & awards presented after competition. Special Olympics Minnesota tennis gives athletes the opportunity to learn and perform a variety of skills that can be played throughout life.…
Find out more »Area 2/3 Golf
Area 2/3 Golf Facts at a Glance Deadlines Registration opens: January 15, 2020Registration closes: July 13, 2020Errors and exceptions due: July 20, 2020 Tentative schedule 7:45 a.m. - Delegation & volunteer registration8:15 a.m. - Opening Ceremonies8:30 a.m. - 9-Hole/3-Hole competitions begin9:30 a.m. - Individual Skills competition begins12 p.m. - Lunch and awards The Special Olympics Minnesota golf program is centered on two educational phases designed to encompass all skill levels: learning to swing a golf club and learning to play…
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Area 3 Equestrian
Area 3 Equestrian Facts at a Glance Deadlines Registration opens: May 15, 2020Registration closes: July 19, 2020Errors and exceptions due: July 26, 2020 Tentative schedule 9:30 a.m - Delegation registration10 a.m. - Opening Ceremonies10:30 a.m. - Competition beginsAwards will be presented at the conclusion of the event. Special Olympics Minnesota athletes who compete in the equestrian events learn to develop sports skills and gain the self-confidence to direct and control a horse. Athletes are able to compete in a variety…
Find out more »Area 2/3 Softball
Area 2/3 Softball Facts at a Glance Deadlines Registration opens: February 15, 2020Registration closes: July 26, 2020Errors and exceptions due: August 2, 2020 Tentative schedule 8:30-9 a.m. – Delegation registration9:15 a.m. – Opening Ceremonies9:30 a.m. – Competition beginsLunch and awards will be presented following the competition Special Olympics Minnesota softball is an exciting team sport. Athletes can participate in individual skills, coach pitch, traditional slow-pitch or Unified softball. Unified Sports is a program that assigns Special Olympics athletes and athletes…
Find out more »Area 1/2 Bocce
Area 1/2 Bocce Facts at a Glance Deadlines Registration opens: February 15, 2020Registration closes: July 30, 2020Errors and exceptions due: August 6, 2020 Tentative schedule 10 a.m. – Delegation check in10:15 a.m. – Coaches meeting10:30 a.m. – Opening Ceremonies10:45 a.m. – Competition begins12-2 p.m. – Meal will be providedAwards will be presented at the conclusion of the competition. Bocce is a game of skill and strategy. Athletes can participate in Unified Sports events. Unified Sports is a program that assigns…
Find out more »September 2020
Area 2/3 Flag Football
Area 2/3 Flag Football Facts at a Glance Deadlines Registration opens: January 15, 2020Registration closes: September 13, 2020Errors and exceptions due: September 20, 2020 Tentative schedule 9:30 a.m. – Delegation registration10 a.m. – Coaches meeting & officials meeting10:15 a.m. – Opening Ceremonies10:30 a.m. – Competition begins11:30 p.m. – Individual SkillsLunch and awards will take place at the conclusion of all divisions Flag football is offered as a Unified Sport, which means individuals with and without disabilities play on the same…
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