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Special Olympics Minnesota - Special Olympics Minnesota

900 2nd Avenue South, Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN 55402

Eligibility
Open to persons age 2 and older with or without an intellectual/developmental disability as identified by an agency or professional
Required documents
Application/registration form various registration materials available via website or by calling
Hours
  • 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
  • Summer: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Thurday
8:30 am - 12:30 pm Friday
Application process
Call; email; visit website
  • Individuals interested in becoming a Special Olympics Minnesota athlete must first complete registration forms available via website or by calling; once completed forms are submitted, Special Olympics Minnesota staff work with prospective athletes to place them with a delegation geographically close and offering training for the sport(s)in which the athlete is interested
Fees
Modest fees for participation in state competitions may apply and vary by delegation; many opportunities free of charge; donations accepted
Service area
MN
  • Offers year-round training and competition in 17 Olympic-type sports for persons 8 and older with an intellectual disability
  • A Young Athlete is a child 2-7 years of age with or without an intellectual disability who takes part in a sports based skills program such as the Young Athletes Program; find a Young Athletes Program on the website
  • Athletes join one of more than 200 delegations statewide for training and local competition and can advance to regional, state, national, and world games
Last Assured
09/09/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
Special Olympics Minnesota

Enhances the human potential and quality of life for children and adults with intellectual disabilities by offering year-round sports training and competitions, as well as leadership, health, and school programming