Special Olympics Wisconsin Sports 

The City of La Crosse Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department is proud to offer a variety of leisure, educational and recreational programs for individuals with special needs in our community.

Our Special Recreation program offers year-round clubs, monthly events and trips.  The Special Recreation programs are for all ages and all abilities. Be sure to check out the programs and activities here: Special Recreation Programs

Special Olympics Wisconsin - La Crosse Area is a non-profit agency that provides individuals with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to participate in sports competition, develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, and experience joy while participating in the sharing of gifts, skills and friendships with their families, Special Olympics athletes, and the community.  In order to be eligible for Special Olympics sports, athletes must be 8 years of age or older with an intellectual disability.  Medical forms and release forms are required of all athletes in order to compete.

Volunteers are always needed to help out with programs, practices and special events!
If you are interested in volunteering on a regular basis with trips, activities and sports practices, please call 608.789.7596 to schedule a mandatory volunteer orientation. 
If you are interested in volunteering with one day, special events, please click here to see what opportunities are available.

Please feel free to contact our helpful staff with any questions you may have or to join our mail list!  Staff can be contacted at 608.789.7596 or via e-mail.

Aimee Schmidt, Inclusive Recreation Coordinator

Hotline Phone Number: 

Special Recreation: 608-791-0745

Skiing

Tuesdays and Thursdays   |   6:00pm-8:00pm
Location TBD
Min: 5   |   Max: 10
Begins: Dependent on snow, aiming for December 9, 2025
Mandatory Meeting first night of practice.

3v3 Basketball

Mondays and Wednesdays   |   6:00pm-7:30pm
Lincoln Middle School Gym
Min: 5   |   Max: 20
Begins: Monday, January 12, 2026
Mandatory Meeting first day of practice.

Registration Fee: $30   |   Registration Deadline: Thursday, January 8, 2026

State Tournament: Friday, April 17-Sunday, April 19, 2026   |   UW Oshkosh

5v5 Basketball*

Tuesdays and Thursdays   |   6:00pm-7:30pm
Logan Middle School Gymnasium Small Room 146
Min: 10   |   Max: 12
Begins: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Mandatory Meetings first day of practice.
*Due to the number of returning athletes, 5v5 is by invitation only. If you are interested in 5v5, please sign up for 3v3 and let the coaches know the first day that you would like to test for 5v5.

Registration Fee: $30   |   Registration Deadline: Thursday, January 8, 2026

State Tournament: Friday, April 17-Sunday, April 19, 2026   |   UW Oshkosh

Skills Basketball

Mondays and Wednesdays   |   5:30pm-6:15pm OR 6:30pm-7:15pm
State Road Elementary
Min: 4   |   Max: 12  (6 per session)
Begins: Monday, January 12, 2026
Mandatory Meetings first day of practice. 

Registration Fee: $30   |   Registration Deadline: Thursday, January 8, 2026

State Tournament: Friday, April 17-Sunday, April 19, 2026   |   UW Oshkosh

Swimming

Mondays and Wednesdays   |   6:00pm-7:30pm
Logan High School Pool
Min: 5   |   Max: 12
Begins: Monday, January 12, 2026
Mandatory Meeting first day of practice.

Registration Fee: $30   |   Registration Deadline: Thursday, January 8, 2026

State Tournament: Friday, April 17-Sunday, April 19, 2026   |   UW Oshkosh

Track & Field 

Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays   |   5:30pm-7:00pm
Logan High School Track
Min: 5   |   Max: 15
Begins: Monday, March 23, 2026
Mandatory Meeting first day of practice. 

Registration Fee: $35   |   Registration Deadline: Thursday, March 26, 2026

District Tournament: Saturday, May 2, 2026   |  Oregon, WI
State Tournament: Thursday, June 4-Saturday, June 6, 2026   |   UW Whitewater

Cornhole

Tuesdays and Thursdays   |   5:00pm-6:00pm or 6:15pm-7:15pm 
Black River Beach Neighborhood Center North Pavilion 
Min: 8   |   Max: 24 per session 
Begins: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 
Mandatory Meeting first day of practice.

Registration Fee: $35   |   Registration Deadline: Thursday, March 26, 2026

District Tournament: Saturday, May 2, 2026   |  Oregon, WI
State Tournament: Thursday, June 4-Saturday, June 6, 2026   |   UW Whitewater

Click Here for Medical & Release Form & Information