Special Olympics State Alpine Skiing & Snowboarding Meet

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Register to volunteer for this event by going to www.somn.org/volunteers.

Special Olympics Minnesota athletes have been preparing for the State Alpine Skiing & Snowboarding Meet for months, and it's finally time to show off their skills!

State Alpine Skiing & Snowboarding - Afton Alps in Hastings - March 4

Special Olympics Minnesota offers alpine skiing events from novice to advanced levels, as well as the glide event for lower ability level athletes to train and compete in basic alpine skiing skills.

The development of these basic skills are necessary prior to advancing to other competitive events. As in all Special Olympics sports, athletes are grouped in competition divisions according to ability level, age and gender.

The physical demands of this fast-paced sport are challenging for any athlete. At a minimum, snowboarding requires quick reflexes, good balance and strong physical fitness.

As in all Special Olympics sports, athletes are grouped in competition divisions according to ability level, age and gender.

Volunteer Role Description:

Awards - Help organize and present medals/ribbons to athletes competing

Awards Announcer - Announce the names and places of athlete at awards ceremony.

Lead & Tail Guides - Will need to be on skis. One lead and one tail volunteer is assigned to a group of athletes to guide and escort that group from designated staging area through their training runs, competitive runs and awards area.
SOMN will provide Lead and Tail Guides with a lift ticket and ski rental if needed.

Recorder - Relay time information for skiers as the complete their runs

Timer/Recorder (Novice) - Assist in timing and recording the results on the novice hill during competition.

Volunteer Check-in/timer - Assist in check in volunteers for their shift. Once volunteers check in you will be outside on the hill timing the novice event. No experience necessary and will provide you with training.