Special Olympics Flag Football 18+

Special Olympics Flag Football 

Ages 18+

Special Olympics Flag Football is an inclusive, non-contact sport that promotes physical fitness, teamwork, leadership, and sportsmanship. Athletes are grouped into divisions based on age and ability level to ensure fair and competitive play. This sport features Unified gameplay, where individuals with and without intellectual disabilities compete together on the same team. This approach fosters inclusion, respect, and camaraderie among all participants.  With an emphasis on safety, trained officials enforce rules that minimize physical contact while maintaining a fast-paced, engaging experience. The flag football season typically runs from September through October, providing athletes with opportunities to grow, compete, and build meaningful connections through sport.  Athletes must be registered with Special Olympics MN by the first day of practice to play.
Coaches include Dylan Matter, Brad Matter and Darren Schuler

Regional Competition: TBD
State Competition: TBD

Watertown Mighty Rapids SOMN Summer 2026

Special Olympics Minnesota (SOMN) is an organization that empowers people with intellectual disabilities to become included and valued members of their communities, which leads to a more respectful and inclusive society for all. With the support of coaches and volunteers, SOMN provides year-round sports training and competition in 16-Olympic type sports for thousands of children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Through Special Olympics’ athletic, health and leadership programs, people with intellectual disabilities transform themselves, their communities and the world. To be eligible to participate in Special Olympics, you must be at least 8 years old and identified by an agency or professional as having one of the following conditions: intellectual disabilities, cognitive delays as measured by a formal assessment, or significant learning or vocational problems due to cognitive delay that require or have required specially designed instruction.

Statement of Eligibility

Athlete Application (must be completed prior to first practice)

Volunteer / Coach Registration

Contact us at WMightyRapids@gmail.com or 612-840-2865 for more information.