Youth Development & School Programs

Special Olympics in the School

UPCOMING COMPETITIONS AND EVENTS:

• Track & Field Clinic, Max Bell Centre, Wednesday, April 11, 2012 (Middle and High School athletes from 10am-noon; Elementary School athletes from 12:30pm-2pm)
• Track Meet, Grant Park High School, May 15, 2012 (Elementary School athletes; 10am-2pm)
• Track Meet, Grant Park High School, May 16, 2012 (Middle and High School athletes; 10am-2pm) 

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Special Olympics in the School is an opportunity for students to participate in quality athletic and sport experiences, as an extra-curricular activity at school. Special Olympics in the School is about removing barriers and taking the Special Olympics program to prospective athletes in their school environments.

Everyone's a Winner! The student athlete, the school, the teachers and Special Olympics Manitoba. Along with the already documented benefits to sport participation, additional benefits provided specifically by the Special Olympics in the School program include:

• Young people with an intellectual disability participating in lifelong sport activities and competition
• Schools providing opportunities for all students to experience school spirit and pride

SOM will provide…

• in-service training for coaches
• sport clinics & workshops for athletes
• access to SOM competitions
• access to our print & video resources
• access to our SOM Athlete Speakers Bureau

SOM will assist in…

• starting your Special Olympics in the School program/registering your athletes
• creating inter-mural/inter-school competitions for special needs students
• actively integrating students with an intellectual disability into your school sports program

First and foremost, Special Olympics Manitoba wants Special Olympics in the School to fit into your school's existing programs. Develop whatever part(s) of the Special Olympics in the School program work for your school.

A comprehensive Special Olympics in the School Manual is available in the resources listed below. A hard copy can also be obtained from the Special Olympics Manitoba provincial office.

Resources