Elkhorn Young Athletes

Elkhorn Young Athletes focuses on children ages two through seven who would like extra support in learning sport skills. ALL children (both with and without special needs) are welcome to sign up as Young Athlete Participants.

The Special Olympics mission is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community.

Special Olympics Young Athletes

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Learn more about the Young Athletes program

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Details

EASD Parent Connections invites your Young Athlete to participate in the 2023 Elkhorn Young Athletes Games. Starting in March 2023 and ending with a BIG Celebration Event in May, Young Athletes can sign up for 8 sessions of events and games. A session is a single event lasting 1-2 hours, focusing on a specific sport skill.

To register your Young Athlete:

  1. Click on Young Athlete Registration. Fill out the registration and release forms.

  2. Make your Olympic Session Selections. Choose up to eight (8) dates.

Children of all abilities between the ages of two and seven (2-7) are welcome to participate.

Questions?

Reach out to Parent Connections Coordinator, Esther Weitzel (weites@elkhorn.k12.wi.us or 262-741-9132).

Registration for the Elkhorn Young Athletes Program has closed.

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Volunteer Information

Interested in volunteering for the Young Athletes program? We're looking for volunteers middle-school age and up! We need your help running the games and serving as ambassadors for the Young Athletes program.

Please complete the volunteer info form linked below and then sign up for you volunteer shifts.

1. Become a Volunteer
2. Choose Your Volunteer Shifts

Sponsors

We're looking for local businesses and individuals to become Young Athlete sponsors for our Grand Finale Event on May 13, 2023. Our goal is to purchase permanent equipment to keep Elkhorn's Young Athlete Program running for years to come. The total cost of equipment and program sustainability is $4000.

Sponsorship Levels

Become a Sponsor

Questions?

Contact Esther Weitzel at 262-741-9132 or weites@elkhorn.k12.wi.us with questions about sponsorships, volunteering, or participating in the Elkhorn Young Athletes program.