| Mon, Jun 30 - Aug 4 |
About Special Olympics
Special Olympics Unified Sports combine athletes with and without disabilities on the same team.
By participating together, Special Olympics Athletes and Unified Partners improve their physical fitness, sharpen their skills, challenge the competition and encourage teamwork. Athletes will attend competitions when possible.
These activities are FREE thanks to Unified Team and their Polar Plunge fundraising efforts, as well as our wonderful sponsors. Let us know if you would like to be a sponsor!
Featured Courses
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Spitfire Bocce Ball
Practice will be held at the West Ripley Park. This gentle, short-range yard game has been a favorite for centuries throughout Europe. Bocce Ball is open to all Special Olympic athletes as well as Unified Partners. Indicate a shirt size when registering. Registration is required. All athletes and Unified Partners are required to fill out an application/consent form through Special Olympics MN. Click HERE to download an application or stop by the Community Education office to pick one up. Participants must bring these forms to the first night of practice. -
Spitfire Track & Field
Track and field offers a wide range of events: hurdles, high jump, long jump, shot put, relays, and more! Registration should be done online or in person through Litchfield Community Education. All athletes are required to fill out an application/consent form for Special Olympics MN. Forms can be found HERE. Participants must bring these forms to the first night of practice. Game jerseys will be provided. Must attend practices in order to be eligible to go to compete at State. Only State athletes will practice June 2, 9 & 16. Regional is May 10th in Cold Spring (must attend if going to State). State is June 20, 21 & 22 at the U of M. Athletes only go on days they are competing and must have a staff or other responsible person with to assist.