Any person who wishes to participate in Special Olympics Manitoba programs must have an intellectual disability.
- intellectual disability is defined as "referring to sub-average intellectual functioning" - approximately 75 IQ or lower, existing concurrently with related limitations in two or more of the following applicable adaptive skill areas:
- Communication
- Self-care
- Home living
- Social skills
- Community use
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- Self-direction
- Health & safety
- Functional academics
- Leisure
- Work
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- Participants may also have other associated disabilities along with an intellectual disability.
- Participants may enter our Special Olympics programs at the age of 2 years, or when they are ambulatory.
- Active, physical participation while attending a Special Olympics Manitoba program is a requisite for registration.
NOTE: Swim program eligibility
- Athletes wishing to participate in swim programs must be able to swim a minimum of 25M (participation in all swim clubs is based upon assessment by the Head Coach).
- Special Olympics Manitoba recommends all individuals who cannot swim learn through their local recreation program, prior to starting in a Special Olympics program.
Programs
Special Olympics Manitoba offers a variety of sport programs for athletes with an intellectual disability. These programs include the two following types: Athletic Clubs and Sport Specific Clubs.
Athletic Clubs
Athletic Clubs operate from October to June in schools and/or community facilities.
These programs are typically an introductory or skill upgrading program with an emphasis on the development of fitness, basic motor skills and social skills, which lead to participation in sport. Athletic clubs are offered in the following age groups:
| Pee Wee |
2 - 7 years |
| Youth |
7 - 13 years |
| Adolescent |
12 - 21 years |
| Adult |
18 years & older |
These clubs introduce the athletes to an assortment of sports and sport skills, such as: soccer, basketball, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, 5-pin bowling, track & field, and bocce.
Sport Specific Clubs
Sport Clubs are operated year round, based on their sport season. Programs are operated out of generic sport facilities in the community.
Special Olympics Manitoba offers the following sports:
- 10-pin bowling
- 5-pin bowling
- alpine skiing
- basketball
- bocce
- cross country skiing
- curling
- figure skating
- floor hockey
- golf
- power lifting
- rhythmic gymnastics
- snowshoeing
- soccer
- softball
- speed skating
- swimming
- track & field
