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About Special Olympics MN

Special Olympics Minnesota (SOMN) is an organization that empowers people with intellectual disabilities to become included and valued members of their communities, which leads to a more respectful and inclusive society for all. With the support of coaches and volunteers, SOMN provides year-round sports training and competition in 16-Olympic type sports for thousands of children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Through Special Olympics’ athletic, health and leadership programs, people with intellectual disabilities transform themselves, their communities and the world.

To be eligible to participate in Special Olympics, you must be at least 8 years old and identified by an agency or professional as having one of the following conditions: intellectual disabilities, cognitive delays as measured by a formal assessment, or significant learning or vocational problems due to cognitive delay that require or have required specially designed instruction. Athlete Eligbility

Registration with Special Olympics must be completed prior to the first practice: Athlete Registration Link


Coaching/Volunteering

If you are interested in coaching or voluntering please coplete the Volunteer/coach registration? Volunteer/Coaching Registration

Featured Courses

  • Bocce Ball Ages 8+

    The basic principle of bocce is to roll a bocce ball closest to the target ball, which is called a pallina. Bocce provides people the opportunity to have social contact, develop physically and to gain self-confidence. Participants will be divisioned by Special Olympics Minnesota based on ability level and age to give them a competitive experience. This sport offers a Unified option. This gives individuals both with and without intellectual disabilities a chance to compete on the same team. Regional Competition: Eden Prairie July 21 State Competition: Woodbury August 17-18 For questions please contact Jen Schuler at 612-840-2865 / jennschuler70@gmail.com
  • Adult Flag Football

    Flag football provides players with physical exercise, self-discipline, and teamwork skills. Participants will also learn leadership and sportsmanship skills. Participants will be divisioned by Special Olympics Minnesota based on ability level and age to give them a competitive experience. This sport is Unified gameplay. This gives individuals both with and without intellectual disabilities a chance to compete on the same team. Regional Competition: West St. Paul September 7-8 State Competition: Woodbury October 11-13th For questions please contact Jen Schuler at 612-840-2865 / jennschuler70@gmail.com