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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**
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
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Powerlift Press
All Powerlifting Events: Level 2
*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!
Field Events
Sunday, May 18
Verona High School - Field
Events
Athlete Check-In: 12:30 - 1:00pm
Field Events: 1:00 - 5:30pm
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Field: shotput, discus, javelin, club throw, long jump
All Track & Field Events: Level 3
*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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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
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All strokes: 25yd, 50yd, 100yd, 200yd
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IM: 100yd, 200yd
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Free: 500yd
All Swimming Events: Level 2
*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!
Hotel/Lodging
Welcome to the great city of Verona! We are excited to have you!
Please enjoy all that Verona has to offer with local lodging close to our venues.
To find local hotels, click this link to visit our partner website at Visit Verona!
Special thanks goes out to Visit Verona for the ongoing support of adaptive athletes and their families across the great state of Wisconsin!
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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
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Track: 20m, 60m, 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 5000m
All Track & Field Events: Level 3
T&F Classification
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.
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.
Event Results
Registration
EVENT PACKET
(coming soon)
The Dairyland Games event packet includes important resources including event schedule, rules & policies, educational resources, food/attractions, hotel information, and more!
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.
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.
Complete the form below and return to NPCUSAclassification@usopc.org at least 3 weeks prior to competition.