Able Games coming to Fargo

Fargo Able Games is the Midwest's first all-inclusive test of functional fitness. This charity event celebrates the abilities of all its competitors from the highly skilled athlete to individuals with special needs. Fargo Able Games fosters and celebrates an inclusive environment with all participants competing on the floor at the same time.

Fargo Able Games is the brainchild of Connor McGovern, Fargo native and NFL offensive lineman and Kim Pladson, Executive Director of TNT Kids’ Fitness & Gymnastics. McGovern was looking for a way to give back to his community. Having experienced such joy working with special-needs athletes at TNT and while at the University of Missouri, the idea was a no-brainer. Proceeds from Fargo Able Games will help fund more opportunities for adults and children with special needs to participate in physical fitness programs at TNT Kids’ Fitness and Gymnastics

During the announcement event on January 23rd, McGovern and fellow TNT organizers will detail specifics for the Fargo Able Games which will hold its inaugural competition at Scheels Arena on the weekend of April 3rd and 4th, with community workout sessions on the 3rd and the competition happening all day on the 4th. The event is expected to draw 600 athletes and feature notable attendees like, Mat Fraser, 4X Defending CrossFit Games Champion and Brooke Wells, 5X Defending CrossFit Games Champion, all of whom will compete side-by-side with special needs athletes in this unique competition format. Interested competitors are encouraged to register for Able Games 2020 here.