Sports
Special Olympics Manitoba offers year-round sport training programs and competitive opportunities in 18 official sports.
For the Provincial Team Selection Policy, please click here.
For rules, please find the Summer Sport Rules here and the Winter Sport Rules here.
To register, please click here.
To find out more about the sport or sports that you are interested in click on its name below:
Summer
Winter
Summer
10 Pin Bowling
Age range: 8 years & up
Clubs: Winnipeg, Central, Westman
Training Season: November to April (season may vary from program to program)
Rules: Special Olympics Canada
Training & Coach Resources: Special Olympics International
Provincial Sport Organization: Manitoba Tenpin Federation
Highest Level of Competition: 10 Pin bowlers can qualify to be part of Team Manitoba and Team Canada.
Athletics
Age range: 8 years & up
Clubs: Winnipeg, Eastman, Interlake, Central
Training Season: November to June (season may vary from program to program)
Rules: Special Olympics Canada
Training & Coach Resources: Special Olympics International
Provincial Sport Organization: Athletics Manitoba
Highest Level of Competition: Athletics Athletes can qualify to be part of Team Manitoba and Team Canada.
Integrated Opportunities: Special Olympics Manitoba Athletes also have the opportunity to be part Team Manitoba that participates at the Canada Games and Western Canada Games.
Basketball
Age range: 8 years & up
Clubs: Winnipeg, Eastman
Rules: Special Olympics Canada
Training & Coach Resources: Special Olympics International
Provincial Sport Organization: Basketball Manitoba
Highest Level of Competition: Basketball is now an official sport in Canada and Manitoba! This will provide our teams and athletes the chance to qualify to be part of Team Manitoba and Team Canada.
Bocce
Age range: 8 years & up
Clubs: Winnipeg, Central, Parkland, Norman
Training Season: May – October (season may vary from program to program)
Rules: Special Olympics Canada
Training & Coach Resources: Special Olympics International
Highest Level of Competition: Bocce is now an official sport in Canada and Manitoba! This will provide our athletes the chance to qualify to be part of Team Manitoba and Team Canada.
Golf
Age range: 8 years & up
Clubs: Winnipeg, Eastman, Central, Westman, Interlake
Training Season: May – October (season may vary from program to program)
Rules: Special Olympics Canada
Training & Coach Resources: Special Olympics International
Provincial Sport Organization: Golf Manitoba
Highest Level of Competition: Golf is now an official sport in Canada and Manitoba! This will provide our athletes the chance to qualify to be part of Team Manitoba and Team Canada.
Powerlifting
Age range: 10 years & up
Clubs: Winnipeg
Training Season: November - June (season may vary from program to program)
Rules: Special Olympics Canada
Training & Coach Resources: Special Olympics International
Highest Level of Competition: Powerlifting athletes can qualify to be part of Team Manitoba and Team Canada.
Rhythmic Gymnastics
Age range: 8 years & up
Clubs: Central, Winnipeg, Westman
Training Season: October – May (season may vary from program to program)
Rules: Special Olympics Canada
Training & Coach Resources: Special Olympics International
Provincial Sport Organization: Rhythmic Gymnastics Manitoba
Highest Level of Competition: Rhythmic Gymnastics athletes can qualify to be part of Team Manitoba and Team Canada.
Soccer
Age range: 8 years & up
Clubs: Winnipeg, Westman
Training Season: April – July (season may vary from program to program)
Rules: Special Olympics Canada
Training & Coach Resources: Special Olympics International
Provincial Sport Organization: Manitoba Soccer Association
Highest Level of Competition: Soccer teams and athletes can qualify to be part of Team Manitoba and Team Canada.
Softball
Age range: 8 years & up
Clubs: Winnipeg, Westman
Training Season: April – July (season may vary from program to program)
Rules: Special Olympics Canada
Training & Coach Resources: Special Olympics International
Provincial Sport Organization: Softball Manitoba
Highest Level of Competition: Softball teams and athletes can qualify to be part of Team Manitoba and Team Canada.
Swimming
Age range: 8 years & up
Clubs: Winnipeg, Eastman, Interlake, Westman, Parkland, Norman
Training Season: October – April (season may vary from program to program)
Rules: Special Olympics Canada
Training & Coach Resources: Special Olympics International
Provincial Sport Organization: Swim Manitoba
Highest Level of Competition: Swimming athletes can qualify to be part of Team Manitoba and Team Canada.
Integrated Opportunities: Special Olympics Swim athletes also have the opportunity to be part Team Manitoba that participates at the Canada Games and Western Canada Games.
Winter
5 Pin Bowling
Age range: 8 years & up
Clubs: Winnipeg, Interlake, Central, Eastman, Westman, Parkland, Norman
Training Season: October – April (will vary by Region and club)
Rules: Special Olympics Canada
Training & Coach Resources: Currently not available
Provincial Sport Organization: Manitoba 5 Pin Bowlers Association
Highest Level of Competition: 5 Pin bowlers can qualify to be part of Team Manitoba and take part in National Games.
Alpine Skiing
Age range: 8 years & up
Clubs: Winnipeg
Training Season: November - March (season may vary from program to program)
Rules: Special Olympics Canada
Training & Coach Resources: Special Olympics International
Provincial Sport Organization: Ski Manitoba
Highest Level of Competition: Alpine athletes can qualify to be part of Team Manitoba and Team Canada.
Cross Country Skiing
Age range: 8 years & up
Clubs: Winnipeg, Eastman
Training Season: November - February (season may vary from program to program)
Rules: Special Olympics Canada
Training & Coach Resources: Special Olympics International
Provincial Sport Organization: Cross Country Ski Association of Manitoba
Highest Level of Competition: Cross Country Skiing athletes can qualify to be part of Team Manitoba and Team Canada.
Curling
Age range: 8 years & up
Clubs: Winnipeg, Central, Westman, Norman
Training Season: November - March (season may vary from program to program)
Rules: Special Olympics Canada
Training & Coach Resources: In Development
Provincial Sport Organization: Curl Manitoba
Highest Level of Competition: Curling athletes can qualify to be part of Team Manitoba and compete at National Games.
Figure Skating
Age range: 8 years & up
Clubs: Winnipeg, Interlake, Norman
Training Season: October - March (season may vary from program to program)
Rules: Special Olympics Canada
Training & Coach Resources: Special Olympics International
Provincial Sport Organization: Skate Canada Manitoba
Highest Level of Competition: Figure Skating athletes can qualify to be part of Team Manitoba and Team Canada.
Integrated Opportunities: Special Olympics Figure Skaters also have the opportunity to be part Team Manitoba that participates at the Canada Games.
Floor Hockey
Age range: 12 years & up
Clubs: Winnipeg, Westman, Parkland
Training Season: October – April
Rules: Special Olympics Canada
Training & Coach Resources: Special Olympics International
Highest Level of Competition: Floor Hockey teams and athletes can qualify to be part of Team Manitoba and Team Canada.
Snowshoeing
Clubs: Winnipeg, Eastman, Interlake, Central, Parkland
Training Season: November - February (season may vary from program to program)
Rules: Special Olympics Canada
Training & Coach Resources: Special Olympics International
Highest Level of Competition: Snowshoeing athletes can qualify to be part of Team Manitoba and Team Canada.
Speed Skating
Age range: 8 years & up
Clubs: Winnipeg
Training Season: November - February (season may vary from program to program)
Rules: Special Olympics Canada
Training & Coach Resources: Special Olympics International
Provincial Sport Organization: Manitoba Speed Skating Association
Highest Level of Competition: Speed Skating athletes can qualify to be part of Team Manitoba and Team Canada.