Special Olympics Michigan Area 36 Marquette and Alger
Special Olympics Michigan
Skandia, Michigan - Marquette County
Source checked
May 15, 2026
Upper Peninsula
1 checked detail
Map and directions
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N5405 South Ferguson Road, Skandia, MI 49885
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Quick answer
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Provider overview
Special Olympics Michigan Area 36 serves Marquette and Alger counties with year-round sports training, competition, Young Athletes, social opportunities, volunteer support, and local events.
Special Olympics Michigan provides year-round sports training, athletic competition, and inclusion programs for athletes with intellectual disabilities through local areas statewide.
Quick facts
- Website
- https://www.somi.org/area36
- Registration
- https://www.somi.org/area36
- Contact page
- https://www.somi.org/area36
- Phone
- 906-869-2403
- area36@somi.org
- Ages
- Children and adults with intellectual disabilities in Marquette and Alger counties; Young Athletes information is listed for children ages two through seven with intellectual disabilities and peers
- Season
- Year-round and seasonal sports practices, competitions, Young Athletes, fundraisers, and area events
- Cost
- Families should confirm current athlete forms, sport openings, equipment needs, travel expectations, and any sport-specific costs with Area 36.
Location contacts
Public contacts that may help you reach the right office. Confirm before visiting.
The Area 36 page lists a Skandia administrative address; practice and competition locations vary by sport and season.
Programs and offerings
Source-linked details we found. Current options may differ, so confirm directly.
Area 36 sports training and competition
Local Special Olympics training, competition, Young Athletes, volunteer support, and area events for Marquette and Alger county athletes.
- Ages
- Children and adults with intellectual disabilities in Marquette and Alger counties; Young Athletes information is listed for children ages two through seven with intellectual disabilities and peers
- Season
- Year-round and seasonal sports practices, competitions, Young Athletes, fundraisers, and area events
- Schedule
- The Area 36 page lists 18 sports, event filters, Young Athletes information, volunteer resources, donation details, and local contact information.
- Cost
- Families should confirm current athlete forms, sport openings, equipment needs, travel expectations, and any sport-specific costs with Area 36.
How we checked this listing (1 public sources)
Source notes only. They do not evaluate quality, safety, fit, or availability.
Listing check
- Last checked
- May 15, 2026
- Why this is listed
- The official Special Olympics Michigan Area 36 page identifies Marquette and Alger counties in the U.P. Region, lists 288 participants and 18 sports, provides a Skandia address and contact information, and says Area 36 provides year-round sports training for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
Area 36 sports training and competition
The official Special Olympics Michigan Area 36 page identifies Marquette and Alger counties in the U.P. Region, lists 288 participants and 18 sports, provides a Skandia address and contact information, and says Area 36 provides year-round sports training for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: Special Olympics Michigan says Area 36 provides year-round sports training for children and adults with intellectual disabilities and offers opportunities to meet people, travel, and enjoy social events.
Access notes to confirm: Families should confirm active sport seasons, eligibility, practice locations, transportation, volunteer support, athlete forms, Young Athletes availability, and whether a sport matches the athlete's goals and support needs.
What we checked
What we found: The official Special Olympics Michigan Area 36 page identifies Marquette and Alger counties in the U.P. Region, lists 288 participants and 18 sports, provides a Skandia address and contact information, and says Area 36 provides year-round sports training for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.
Sources used
Public pages used for this listing.
- Provider websiteSpecial Olympics Michigan Area 36
Please confirm current details directly before enrolling.
What to confirm
- Openings, deadlines, cost, and cancellation rules.
- Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
- Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
- Exact location, entrance, parking, equipment, and what to bring.
Questions to ask before you register
Use these as a starting point. They are not a quality rating or recommendation.
- Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
- What ages, support needs, communication needs, mobility needs, or supervision levels can this specific program support?
- What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
- For sports: what equipment, experience level, classification, practice location, transportation, and caregiver participation should we plan for?
- Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?
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Common questions
Is Special Olympics Michigan Area 36 Marquette and Alger reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?
No. This listing is informational and based on public sources. It is not a rating, ranking, quality review, or safety evaluation.
What information should families confirm with Special Olympics Michigan?
Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.
Where did the listing information come from?
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Inclusive Programs Guide is an informational directory based on publicly available information and provider-submitted updates. We do not endorse, rank, medically evaluate, assess quality, guarantee safety, confirm credentials, or determine suitability of any provider, program, accommodation, or activity. Program details may change. Families should contact providers directly to confirm current availability, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.