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Cross Country Skiing

PDFSpecial Olympics Wisconsin Cross Country Skiing General Rules (from 2008-2009 Competition Guide)
PDFInternational Cross Country Skiing General Rules (from Special Olympics Inc. Winter Sports Rules)
PDFSpecial Olympics Inc. Cross Country Skiing Coaching Guide

Today there are 30,000 athletes in 30 countries worldwide participating in Special Olympics Cross-Country Skiing. Cross-Country Skiing promotes superior physical conditioning while providing enjoyment for athletes of all ages.

Special Olympics Wisconsin offers Unified Sports divisions in Cross-Country skiing that allow athletes with and without cognitive disabilities to compete together. Several events are offered to accommodate all ability levels and interests. The individual events offered in Cross-Country skiing range from a 500-meter race to a 10-kilometer race. Teams can compete in a 4x500 meter or 4x1-kilometer relay. Special Olympics Wisconsin offers the 50-meter and 100-meter races for Developmental Cross-Country athletes. The 10-meter ski race and glide event are offered for athletes of low ability level.

EVENTS

  • Glide Event
  • 10, 50,100, 500 Meter
  • 1K, 3K, 5K, 7.5K
  • 4x1 K Relay
  • 4x500 Meter Relay

Winter Games Sports Season

State Competition each February in Wausau



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