The physical demands of this fast-paced sport are challenging for any athlete. At a minimum, snowboarding requires quick reflexes, good balance and strong physical fitness. It is a fun way to stay fit, push the boundaries, and enjoy the beautiful mountains that Washington has to offer.
Special Olympics snowboarding was first introduced at the 2001 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Anchorage, Alaska. Twenty-three athletes from three programs competed.
Special Olympics Washington has been honored to send athletes to compete in Unified Snowboarding at the last two X-Games.
Learn the rules of snowboarding
Rules Sheet
Cascade Area Director
Punkie Doyle
CascadeAD@sowa.org
Columbia River Area Director
Barry Gill; Elizabeth Francis
Barry.gill@pkinetics.com; Elizabeth.francis@outlook.com
King County Area Director
Chad VanderPoel
Cvanderpoel@sowa.org
North Central Area Director
Tim Toon (Interim Director)
Ttoon@sowa.org
Tri-Cities Area Director
Donna Tracy
Donnat@arcoftricities.com