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A Special Olympics Minnesota swimmer climbs out of the pool

Area 1 Swimming Competition

Franklin Middle School 300 Spruce Ave S, Thief River Falls, MN, United States

Facts at a Glance Because of the wide array of events offered, swimming is appropriate for a range of ages and ability levels. Swimming competition events are conducted with a variety of strokes. Special Olympics also offers events that provide a meaningful competition environment for athletes who thrive in shorter events, and/or [...]

Two Special Olympics Minnesota athletes reach for a basketball

Area 1/2 Unified Basketball

Bemidji State University – Gillett Wellness Center 1801 17th St NE, Bemidji, MN, United States

Volunteer at Area 1/2 Unified Basketball     Facts at a Glance Basketball is popular among Special Olympics athletes and is one of the most popular sports at Special Olympics. We offer team events along with individual skills competitions. Athletes can train and compete in basic skills before advancing to team play. Therefore, players [...]

Two Special Olympics Minnesota track athletes running race

Area 1 Track & Field Competition

Northland Community & Technical College 1101 MN Hwy 1 East, Thief River Falls, MN, United States

Volunteer at Area 1 Track & Field Special Olympics Minnesota offers many track and field events, including the hurdle events, marathon, high jump, long jump, shot put, relays and wheelchair events. In addition, SOMN offers events for lower ability level athletes to train and compete in basic athletics skills. The development of [...]

Female Special Olympics Minnesota athlete holds a bocce ball and contemplates the field

Area 1/2 Bocce Competition

Oakland Park 123 Baken St, Thief River Falls, MN, United States

Bocce is a game of skill and strategy. Athletes can participate in Unified Sports events. Unified Sports is a program that assigns Special Olympics Minnesota athletes and athletes without intellectual disabilities (partners) to the same teams for training and competition. In Unified Bocce, a doubles team consists of one Special Olympics Minnesota athlete and one [...]