Motor Activities Training Program (MATP)

The Special Olympics Motor Activity Training Program is designed for athletes with severe or profound

intellectual disability who are unable to participate in Official Special Olympics sport competitions because of their skill and/or functional abilities. The Motor Activity Training Program is designed to prepare athletes with severe or profound intellectual disability, including athletes with significant physical disabilities, for sport-specific activities appropriate for their abilities. Athletes with significant disabilities are those who, because of their physical, mental, or emotional problems, need highly specialized training programs. As a unique sport-based program, The Motor Activity Training Program does not exclude any athlete. It is designed to provide individualized training programs to all athletes with significant disabilities.

MATP is offered as a commitment by Special Olympics Wyoming to offer sports training and competition to Special Olympics athletes of all abilities. 

Events focus on: 

- Mobility

- Dexterity

- Striking (a ball)

- Kicking (a ball)

- Manual wheelchair

- Electric wheelchair 

Special Olympics Wyoming currently offers a MATP “Challenge Day” in Casper in March each year allowing athletes to demonstrate their skills.  Challenge medals are given out to each athlete participating in the Challenge Day.  If you are interested in offering a Special Olympics Challenge Day in your area contact Steve Nelson.