Season: Fall
State Competition Date(s): October 25, 2008 (Fall Classic)
Location: Hamilton Southeastern High School (Fishers, IN)
First Held: 2000 (Formally Known as Multi-handicaps)
Number of Competitors (2007): 142
Number of Volunteers (2007):
Volunteer Groups (2007):
Description: The Motor Activities Training Program (MATP) is a training program designed for persons with severe and profound disabilities who do not yet possess the physical and/or behavioral skills necessary to participate in official Special Olympics sports.
Because MATP emphasizes training and participation rather than competition, coaches are encouraged to enter athletes with lower abilities and test out the program. The program provides a comprehensive motor activity training curriculum that can be administered by a variety of trainers such as physical educators, recreation personnel, and therapists.
In addition, direct care workers, parents, and volunteers will find the MATP helpful in developing appropriate motor skills for individuals with severe disabilities.
Events: The Motor Activities Training Program does not require a score. Athletes entered will participate in activities in the following areas: Mobility, Dexterity, Striking, Kicking, and Team Skills.
A variety of individual and group games and activities will be offered. Athletes will rotate through a series of different stations focused on the areas listed above. Every effort will be made to use creative, adapted techniques, and equipment to allow each athlete to reach his/her maximum level of participation.
Counties Who Offer Sport: Cass, Hamilton, Hancock, Johnson, Lake, Marion, Montgomery, Porter, Putnam, Wabash