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Cross Country Skiing
Level: Local/areaSeason: Winter
Resources: Coaching Guide, Sport Rules, Rules Updates and a Quick Start Guide
Cross country skiing is a winter sport that promotes superior physical conditioning, while providing enjoyment for athletes of all ages. Special Olympics Virginia cross country skiing events are designed for athletes of every ability level. Individual events offered in cross country skiing range from the 500-meter race to the 10K.
In addition to these traditional events, Special Olympics Virginia offers events for lower ability level athletes to train and compete in basic cross country skiing skills. The development of these key skills is necessary prior to advancing to longer competitive events.
For details on other sports, please see our sports listing page.
Special Olympics Virginia athlete Franklin Richardson competed at the 1989 World Winter Games in Nevada.
