January 2020
Area 8 Powerlifting
Tentative schedule 12:30 p.m. - Delegation check in12:30-1 p.m. - Weigh in/warm up 1 p.m. - Opening Ceremonies Ongoing awards Events Bench pressCombination 1Combination 2Deadlift Squat
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Areas 1-6 Snowshoeing
Online registration opens December 15, 2019, and closes February 13, 2020. Snowshoeing is quickly becoming a favorite for outdoor winter activity. Combining aerobic activity with ease of walking over snow without sinking in, snowshoeing is an activity for all ages. Snowshoe races are part of winter sports at Special Olympics Minnesota. The range of events is intended to offer competition opportunities for athletes of all abilities. Programs may determine the events offered and, if required, guidelines for the management of…
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Area 5 Traditional Basketball
Tentative schedule 9 a.m - Delegation check in9:30 a.m. - Coaches Meeting (location TBD)9:45 a.m. - Opening Ceremonies10 a.m. - Individual Skills competition begins11 a.m. - Lunch (on your own)11:30 a.m. - Team competition beginsAwards will be presented as divisions finish. Events Individual SkillsUnified Individual SkillsFull court teamHalf court team The maximum roster size for a full court team is 16, and the maximum roster size for a half court team is 7. Athletes may participate in both Individual Skills…
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General schedule 8:30 a.m - Delegation check in8:45 a.m. - Coaches Meeting (location TBD)9 a.m. - Opening Ceremonies9:30 a.m. - Competition beginsLunch will be provided. More information on lunch times will be released prior to competition.Awards will be presented as divisions finish Events Individual SkillsUnified Individual SkillsFull Court TeamHalf Court TeamUnified Full Court The maximum roster size for a full court team is 16 and the maximum roster size for a half court team is 7. Athletes may participate in…
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Area 5 Track & Field
Tentative schedule 9 a.m. - Delegation registration9:45 a.m. - Coaches meeting (location TBD)10 a.m. - Opening Ceremonies10:30 a.m. - Competition beginsBring your own lunch.Awards will be presented as races and results are completed. Guidelines Athletes may enter up to a total of three individual events and one relay.As defined in the SOI Summer Sports Rules, the softball and tennis ball throw are developmental events designed to provide meaningful competition for athletes with lower abilities. Athletes with qualifying scores of 15M…
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Tentative schedule 8:30 a.m - Delegation registration9:15 a.m. - Parade line up: Delegations enter in alphabetical order.9:30 a.m. - Opening Ceremonies on the inside of the track10 a.m. - Competition begins11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. - Lunch: Provided for all registered athletes and coaches. Family members and other spectators must make their own arrangements. Concessions will be available.Awards will be presented as races and results are completed Guidelines Athletes may enter up to a total of four events, AS FOLLOWS: three individual…
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Area 4 Golf
Tentative schedule 8 a.m. - Delegation check in8:45 a.m. - Opening Ceremonies9:15 a.m. - Individual Skills, 9-Hole Traditional, 9-Hole Unified11 a.m. - Lunch11 a.m. - 3-Hole Traditional, 3-Hole UnifiedAwards will be presented as divisions finish. Events Individual Skills3-Hole9-HoleUnified 3-HoleUnified 9-Hole Golf carts will only be allowed for those athletes who have completed a medical exemption form. Pull carts are recommended. At the State Golf competition, in order for an athlete to participate in the 9-Hole Unified Alternate Shot or Traditional…
Find out more »Area 5 Equestrian
Tentative schedule 7:30 a.m - Delegation registration8:30 a.m. - Coaches meeting (location TBD)9 a.m. - Opening Ceremonies9:30 a.m. - Competition beginsAwards will be presented after events conclude. Events English EquitationEnglish ObstacleShowmanship at BridleShowmanship at HalterWestern EquitationWorking Trails (Western Obstacle) Athletes may enter up to three events, but must choose either English or Western. Athletes must provide their own horses; there is no stabling available on the grounds. All horses must have a negative Coggins test. Open mounting and dismounting area…
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Area 4 Bocce
Tentative schedule 10 a.m - Delegation check in10:30 a.m. - Opening Ceremonies11 a.m. - Competition begins Events DoublesSinglesUnified DoublesModified DoublesModified SinglesModified Unified Doubles When registering a team, set up a team (Moorhead Black, Perham A, etc.) first (at the bottom of the registration page) and then enter the athletes and put them on the teams, otherwise it gets more complicated. Please refer to the SOMN Bocce Handbook (PDF) on how to get a bocce registration score.
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