Sports

Special Olympics Manitoba offers 18 different sports to the seven Regions throughout Manitoba. SOM provides the training and experiences needed for all athletes to compete in a variety of competitions though out the season.

The fundamental difference that sets Special Olympics competitions apart from generic sport, is that athletes are grouped (divisioned) according to their skill level. This provides the opportunity to participate, compete and win at every level.

Registration for the 2011-2012 season is now underway! Click here to find an athlete registration night in your community. If you are a new athlete and would like to have an athlete’s info and registration package sent to you, please contact our office.

Steps in order to register as an SOM Athlete: (These instructions will be sent out in the athlete’s package.)

1. Take a look at your region’s Program Guide, located under “Sports, Locate a Local Program”, and decide which program(s) you would like to participate in
2. Contact the Head Coach to make sure there is room in the program. Note: For Winnipeg Region athletes, please contact Katherine Cheyne for program availability at (204) 233-4614
3. Attend the Registration night in your region; if you are unable to attend, please send your registration form, fee schedule, and payment (cheque or money order, no cash please!) to your corresponding region.
• SOM – Central Region, 144 7^th Street S, Winkler, MB R6W 2N1
• SOM – Eastman Region, Box 2881, Steinbach, MB R5G 1P3
• SOM – Interlake Region, Box 133, Gimli, MB R0C 1B0
• SOM – Norman Region, 183 Campbell Drive, Thompson, MB R8N 2B4
• SOM – Parkland Region, 304-145 Pacific Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3B 2Z6
• SOM – Westman Region, P.O Box 20149, Brandon, MB R7A 5Y6
• SOM – Winnipeg Region, P.O. 3807, Redwood Post Office, Winnipeg, MB R2W 3R6
4. Complete one (1) medical card per club and give them to the head coaches of each program you participate in, on your first night.
5. Your head coach will contact you about the start date of the program/club.

If you have any address, phone number, or medical changes, please complete a new medical card anytime throughout the year.