*New* Active Start and FUNdamental Program Registration
What is Active Start and FUNdamentals?
Active Start and FUNdamentals are programs that introduce children with intellectual disabilities to movement and sport in a fun, supportive environment. Active Start (ages 2–6) focuses on basic motor skills through play, while FUNdamentals (ages 7–12) builds on those skills by introducing simple sport movements and teamwork. We have new programs starting in March 2026 in the following locations:
Winnipeg – South Active Start and FUNdamentals
Sundays | 3:15-4:15 PM
Lindenwoods CC
Winnipeg – Transcona Active Start
Tuesdays | 5:30-6:15 PM
Radisson School
Eastman – Steinbach Active Start
Thursdays | 5:30-6:30 PM
Southeast Event Centre
Central – Winkler Active Start and FUNdamentals
Tuesdays | 5:30-6:30 PM
Winkler Mennonite Brethren Church
Winnipeg – Charleswood Active Start
Mondays | 5:30-6:30 PM
Varsity View CC
Interlake – Gimli Active Start and FUNdamentals
Mondays | 5:30-6:30 PM
Dr. George Johnson Middle School
Interlake – Selkirk Active Start and FUNdamentals
Mondays | 5:30-6:30 PM
Robert Smith School
To register your child for an Active Start program in your area, please email Alexis Wolbaum by clicking the register button below:
Athlete Registration
Join Our Special Olympics Manitoba Community!
Are you a new athlete to Special Olympics Manitoba or a current athlete looking to join a new program?
Register or join a waitlist below!
Once you’ve looked through the program guide linked above, find your region below to submit a registration application.
*Please note that an application does not ensure enrollment.
Winnipeg Region
Central Region
Parkland Region
Westman Region
Interlake Region
Norman Region
Eastman Region
Registration for Spring/Summer 2026 programs will open on April 13, 2026.
Who Are Our Athletes?
Our athletes are children and adults with intellectual disabilities. They are finding success, inclusion, and friendship in inclusive communities across the province.
Special Olympics athletes have intellectual disabilities (IDs). IDs happen in all cultures, races, and countries. The goal of Special Olympics Manitoba is to reach out to the over 18,000 individuals in Manitoba with intellectual disabilities who have not yet participated in our programs.
The fundamental difference that sets Special Olympics competitions apart from generic sports is that the athletes are grouped according to their skill level. This allows participation, competition, and winning at every level.
Our athletes range in age from two years and up, with many different backgrounds, interests, and levels of ability. They have the opportunity to get active in our youth programs or practice and compete year-round in the 17 sports we offer.
