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Join Adaptive Cheer Team

There's a new adaptive cheer squad forming in Golden Valley! Be a part of Planet Spirit's "Rising Stars," open to all ages and experience levels. For more information, visit planetspirit.com.

News Area 9 is currently looking for volunteers to fill the Area Management Team role of Fundraising Coordinator. If you or someone you know is interested in this exciting opportunity, please contact AJ Menden at aj.menden@somn.org or toll-free at 877-310-2437.

Special Olympics Minnesota is pleased to launch a Polar Bear Plunge Shared Revenue Fundraiser for Special Olympics teams! Raise dollars for your delegation while increasing Plunge participation and awareness in your community.
Download revenue sharing flyer (PDF)

Leadership and LETR Conference
September 23 - 25, 2011
Treasure Island Resort and Casino
Visit Leadership Conference page

Counties
Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Scott, Sibley, Waseca and Watonwan

Area Sports Coordinator
Mike Gottberg
mikeg@stclair.isd75.k12.mn.us

Staff Contact
AJ Menden
Sports Program Manager
P.O. Box 3505
Mankato, MN 56002
Toll-free: 877-310-2437
Cell: 612-202-1679
aj.menden@somn.org

LETR Scholarships
The purpose of the LETR Scholarship Fund is to support delegations that would not otherwise have the opportunity to attend area/regional/state events, purchase equipment, start a new delegation, etc., and to support athlete participation in Summer Sports Camp, Athlete Leadership Programs, Leadership Conference, etc. Please complete the following application and submit to the State Office. If you have any questions, contact Elizabeth Reddall at elizabeth.reddall@somn.org or at 612-604-1283.
Download LETR Scholarship Application (PDF)

Area 9 Information
Delegations
Volunteer Opportunities
Athlete Medicals and Consents  Updated Jan. 25, 2012
Coaches and Certifications (PDF)  Updated Jan. 25, 2012
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