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Mighty Whitecaps Swim Team for Special OlympicsSpecial OlympicsMighty Whitecaps Swim Team for Special Olympics The Mighty Whitecaps is your community's Special Olympics Swim Team. We also have unified partners and volunteers from the community involved. We compete at regional and state-wide meets. The Special Olympics program is based on competition, and our coaches work on those skills, as well as making time in the water successful and enjoyable. Individuals aged eight and above with an intellectual disability (ID) are eligible to participate in Special Olympics swimming. Please wear an appropriate swimsuit and goggles; swim caps are also recommended. This is a competitive Swim Team; we do not provide swim lessons to entry-level athletes. Athletes must be able to swim independently. Dates: Wednesdays, February 4 to April 8, 2026 Practice Time: 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the DHS pool. Regional Meet: Sunday, April 12. Questions: Contact Kristin Nelson at mybodyshopfitness@gmail.com.2026 Winter-Spring -
Special Olympics Basketball: WestEnd Whitecaps Team(s)Special OlympicsWe welcome players of all abilities, ages, and areas who want to learn or improve their basic basketball skills, while having a good time with their fellow players and coaches. Players can participate in either individual skill areas or team events with players of a similar ability. Our teams play half-court games. With the Minnesota Special Olympics hosting the 2026 USA Summer Games, there will be no separate Minnesota State Tournament. We will be competing only in a Minnesota Special Olympics Regional tournament in late April 2026. All players are encouraged to participate in the Regional tournament. Questions, please contact Tracy Madsen at 612-250-3443 or Jerry Mrnak at 612-860-7431. Dates: Mondays, February 9-April 20 (No class March 23). Practice Time: from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the DHS Gym-enter through Door 5. Regional Tournament: Late April 20262026 Winter-Spring