WE’RE THE SOUTH REGION STARS
AMAZING . AWESOME . ATHLETES
The South Region Stars
As a member participant of Special Olympics Minnesota, we have made it our mission to transform lives through the joy of sport. It is through sports that those with intellectual disabilities discover new strengths and abilities, skills, and success. Our athletes find confidence and fulfillment, they demonstrate determination and courage, and they express their joy every step of the way. On the playing field and in life, they inspire people in their communities and elsewhere to open their hearts to a wider world of human talents and potential.
COMING UP
- The STATE SWIM MEET will be held on Saturday and Sunday, June 17 and 18 at South View Middle School in Edina.
- BASKETBALL and TRACK AND FIELD are preparing for their state meets which will be held the next week, June 23-25, at Stillwater High School.
- SOFTBALL opens it practice season on June 20 and 27 at North Valley Park in Inver Grove Heights. More information to come.
WHAT WE DO
We are a team of Special Olympics Minnesota, offering those with intellectual disabilities sports training and competition opportunities. Our athletes discover new strengths, skills and success. We know no boundaries.
WHY WE DO IT
We are motivated to assist our athletes achieve joy and acceptance. We train and we compete and we build confidence, all while upholding our number one rule – HAVE FUN! And we have plenty of opportunities to do so – fall, winter, spring and summer.
WHERE WE DO IT
We practice in northern Dakota County (but welcome all). Pick your sports and get going: We offer team and individual sports: Alpine Skiing, Basketball, Bocce, Bowling, Flag Football, Floor Hockey, Softball, Swimming, and Track and Field.
Safety is Paramount
Special Olympics Minnesota believes the health and safety of its athletes is paramount. Beyond a sports organization, Special Olympics is a movement for people with intellectual disabilities, who are often at a higher risk of complications from COVID-19. Remember to social distance and please don’t come to practice if you are you are sick or have any symptoms of Covid. Participants who are found to have COVID-19 symptoms must wait 7 days after symptoms resolve to return to activity OR must provide written proof of physician clearance.
