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Activity Opportunilics for Ihc Pcoplc with Special Nccds <br /> <br />As society has encouraged physical activiv,.' for people with special needs, sports and <br />recreation has become an integral part of their everyday lives. Physical activity <br />benefits these participates in several ways. While physical activity stimulates <br />systems of the body which may othenvise be unused, it also helps a person to <br />develop confidence, self-esteem and a sense of belonging. One problem has been a <br />lack of facilities, which allow the challenged and mentally disabled population to <br />experience multiple forms of activity. The variety of activities planned for the <br />Minnesota Amateur Sports and Wellness Center will be appreciated by the entire <br />population. Thc ability to reach a segment of the population which is many times <br />forgotten is challenging, yet exciting. The Minnesota Sports Federation's goal is <br />simple - to enhance the lives of all members. <br /> <br />Minnesota Sports Federation has a long standing, cooperative relationship wilh the <br />Special Olympics. This facility will provide a venue for stalewide Special Olympics <br />events which previously has been unavailable. <br /> <br />IMPACT ON AGENCY OPERATING BUDGE1' (FACILITIES NOTE): <br /> <br />There is no imp;icl on am' si;Itc agency opcraling bridget. All owner and operaling <br />rcsponsibililics would rcsl exclusively x~ilh lire Minncsola Sports Federation m~dcr <br />an operating lease x~ ith Iht City o1' Elk River. <br /> <br />PREVIOUS PROJECT FUNDING: <br /> <br />NOlIC : <br /> <br />OTHER CONSIDERATIONS (OPTIONAL): <br /> <br />N/A <br /> <br />PROJECT CONTACT PERSON. TITLE. AND PHONE: <br /> <br />Karen Larsen. President. <br />Mim~csola Sports Federation (612) 921-5810 <br />(612) 454-0438 <br /> <br />Palrick Klacrs, City Administrator <br />City of Elk River <br />(612) 441-7420 <br /> <br /> <br />