Inclusive Programming for Persons with Disabilities

Fun, Friends and Fitness

Fun, Friends & Fitness provides opportunities for individuals with disabilities to enjoy activities designed especially for them.  These inclusive programs are sponsored in partnership with Community Education and the Hastings Sharks for persons 14 and over. 

Fun, Friends and Fitness Staff:
Jaci Hansey, Youth Services Coordinator, 651-480-7673,
Email Jaci
Lori Gaertner – Team Lead

Special Olympics Minnesota
Special Olympics Minnesota offers children and adults with intellectual disabilities year-round sports training and competitions. Through Special Olympics’ athletic, health and leadership programs, people with intellectual disabilities transform themselves, their communities, and the world.  For more information about Special Olympics, please visit Special Olympics Minnesota

Hastings Sharks Registration

  • Athletes must be at least 8 years old

  • Before registering please read the Hastings Sharks Code of Conduct

  • Participation is contingent on completed forms.  You will be notified if your paperwork for Special Olympics is incomplete.

  • A Unified Partner teams up with a Special Olympics athlete.  Unified Partners should plan to attend practice with their athletes.