Special Olympics Florida - Collier County standup paddle signup is now open for athletes who are currently registered with our organization. For those who wish to participate but who are not yet registered as athletes with Special Olympics Florida - Collier County, please go to  http://specialolympicsflorida.org/get-involved/become-an-athlete/ for information about how to become an athlete.

Please submit your SUP registration by Monday, April 8.

Please note that all participants must be able to swim 25 meters unassisted.

The first practice will consist of a swim test and will be held at the Greater Naples YMCA on Thursday, April 11 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM.

SUP practices will be held on Thursdays from 5:00 to 6:30 PM. Practice locations are Sugden Regional Park and Lowdermilk Park (Naples beach). Coaches will notify everyone of practice location on a weekly basis.

Key dates:  
                Swim test (required for all athletes) April 11, in the pool at the Greater Naples YMCA.
First Practice – April 18 at Lowdermilk Park
                SUP Beach Races - Saturday, April 20 at Vanderbilt Beach
                SUP Poker Run Fundraiser - June 1 at Capri Fish House Restaurant
Area Games – July 13 at Sugden Regional Park
State Games – August 23-24 at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota

If you have questions or comments, call (239) 775-1991 or email collierinfo@sofl.org.
For a detailed practice schedule, go to http://specialolympicsflorida.org/collier/sports/standup-paddle-2/.