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Dairyland Games
May 16-18, 2025

Wisconsin's premiere adaptive sports qualifier for Move United Nationals

It's more powerful than sport. 

Dairyland Games is Wisconsin’s first and only multi-sport competition for individuals with physical disabilities that is sanctioned by the national leader in adaptive sports – Move United. Dairyland Games is Wisconsin’s premiere event allowing athletes with physical disabilities to qualify for Move United Nationals, the largest, long-standing annual multi-sport event in the United States for youth and adults with a physical, visual, and/or intellectual impairment who are classifiable under the International Paralympic Committee’s classification system. The Dairyland Games was originally established to provide an opportunity for local Wisconsin athletes to compete and qualify for Junior Nationals, but the ultimate goal is to increase awareness, availability, and accessibility to adaptive sports in Wisconsin and across the Midwest.

Youth Division: Ages 6-22 (FREE registration for Dane County Youth, or Team Dairyland Members)
Adult Division: Ages 23+
Warfighter Division: Ages 18+ (FREE registration for US Warfighters!)

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Events

National Medical Diagnostics Form
**only for athletes needing classification appointments** 
 

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Powerlifting

Friday, May 16

Verona High School - Fitness Center

 

Events

Athlete Check-In, Weigh-In: 4:00 - 5:00pm

Athlete Warm-up: 5:00 - 6:00pm

Lifter's Meeting: 5:30 - 6:00pm

Powerlifting Competition: 6:00-7:30pm

  • Powerlift Press 

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All Powerlifting Events: Level 2​

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*Athletes ages 14+ are eligible to qualify for Hartfor Nationals. Prior experience is recommended, but not required.  Newcomers to the sport are highly encouraged to attend to learn more about the rules, regulations, and opportunities that the sport has to offer!

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Track Events

Sunday, May 18

Verona High School - Track 

Events

Athlete Check-In: 8:15 - 9:00am

Athlete Warm-Ups: 8:30 - 9:20am

Track Competition: 9:30 - 12:00pm

  • Track: 20m, 60m, 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 5000m​ 

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All Track & Field Events: Level 3

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Swimming

Saturday, May 17

Verona High School - Aquatics Center

 

Events

Athlete & Volunteer Check-In: 8:15 - 9:30am

Athlete Warm-Up: 9:00 - 9:45am

Swim Competition: 10:00 - 12:00pm

  • All strokes: 25yd, 50yd, 100yd, 200yd

  • IM: 100yd, 200yd

  • Free: 500yd​​

 

All Swimming Events: Level 2

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*There are some age restrictions on certain events. Newcomers to the sport are highly encouraged to attend to learn more about the rules, regulations, and opportunities that the sport has to offer!

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Hotel Room

Hotel/Lodging

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Please be sure to book a hotel or other appropriate lodging at your earliest convenience, as hotel space is limited for the weekend. 

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If you require assistance with lodging, feel free to reach out to us for recommendations on local hotels/lodging that may be available. 

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Field Events

Saturday, May 17

Verona High School - Field

 

Events

Athlete Check-In: 12:30 - 1:00pm

Field Events: 1:00 - 5:30pm​

  • Field: shotput, discus, javelin, club throw, long jump

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All Track & Field Events: Level 3

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*There are some age restrictions on certain events. Newcomers to the sport are highly encouraged to attend to learn more about the rules, regulations, and opportunities that the sport has to offer!

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Track & Field Classification (pending)

Thursday, May 16 - Friday, May 17

Verona High School: PAC Rooms 

A panel will be present on-site to offer National Classification appointments for athletes who require a new or updated National Classification. A National Classification is NOT required for participation in the Dairyland Games, but is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED as it allows for maximal fairness in competition, and is REQUIRED for athletes who qualify/compete at national or international events. 

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Please make sure to indicate you need a National Classification appointment during registration, and we will contact you. Arrive 10 minutes early to your appointment. â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹

Event Results

Register for Dairyland Games

Registration

ATHLETE REGISTRATION

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Early Bird (2/1 - 3/31) - $75

Standard (4/1 - 4/30) - $90

Late (5/1 - 5/10) - $110

**LAST DAY TO REGISTER 5/10/25**

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Ask us about FREE registration for US Warfighters, Team Dairyland Athletes, or Youth from Dane County!

COACH/LEAD REGISTRATION

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Last day to register: 5/10/25

 

 

All coaches MUST be registered to gain access to coaching lanyard to access athletes at Dairyland Games​

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EVENT PACKET​

(coming soon)​

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The Dairyland Games event packet includes important resources including event schedule, rules & policies, educational resources, food/attractions, hotel information, and more!

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National Classification - Ensuring Fairness in Paralympic Sport!

Competing for the first time?

Want to ensure fair competition against peers of similar physical abilities?

Want to qualify for Move United Nationals?

Did you experience a change in your medical status?

If you answered yes to any of the above, consider a Track & Field National Classification Appointment!

A track & field classification panel will be on-site at the Dairyland Games to offer National Classifications for eligible athletes who require a new or updated National Classification. Classification is a process where an athlete is evaluated by a medical and sport professional to determine the appropriate "class" to compete in in various sport (i.e. T54, F52, SB9, etc.). This process is essential for Paralympic sport, as it helps ensure that winning is determined by an athletes skill, determination, competitive drive, etc... rather than simply the athlete's physical ability compared to peers. 

 

National Classification is NOT required for participation in the Dairyland Games, but is RECOMMENDED, as it allows for fairness in competition at Dairyland Games.

 

National Classification is REQUIRED, eventually, for athletes competing at National and/or International competition. National Classification appointments are available at select venues across the country, as well as Move United Nationals. 

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Please make sure to indicate you need a National Classification appointment during registration process, and we will contact you for an appointment time in the order in which requests are received. Limited spots are available, no guarantees for apointments. 

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Complete the form below and return to NPCUSAclassification@usopc.org at least 3 weeks prior to competition. 

CONTACT US​

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info@dairylandsports.org

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PO Box 45736

Madison, WI 53744

ABOUT DAIRYLAND SPORTS

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Dairyland Sports is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Founded in 2017, Dairyland Sports aims to engage and empower individuals with physical disabilities to improve their health and well-being through participation in sport, fitness, & recreation. 

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EIN: 82-3718737

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