Athlete Application Process

Athletes with intellectual disabilities, ages 8+

New Athletes

New athletes must complete and submit an Athlete Registration Form to get started. Once registered, SOSC staff will contact athletes to review available sports in their community and assist with season registration. From there, athletes will connect with their coaches and begin training!

Current Athletes

Athletes whose registration is set to expire before the end of their upcoming sports season will be notified two months before the season begins. To remain eligible, they must submit an Athlete Registration Renewal Form by the deadline, usually one month prior to the start of the season. Athletes whose medical clearance is set to expire before the end of their season must instead complete and submit a new Athlete Registration Form.

*DO NOT complete this form unless you have previously filled out the New Athlete form.

Atletas Nuevos

Los nuevos atletas deben completar y enviar el Formulario de inscripción de atletas para comenzar. Una vez registrados, el personal de SOSC se pondrá en contacto con ellos para revisar los deportes disponibles en su comunidad y apoyar con la inscripción a la temporada. Después, los atletas se conectarán con sus entrenadores y ¡empezarán a entrenar!

Atletas Corrientes

Los atletas cuya inscripción esté programada para expirar antes de que finalice su próxima temporada deportiva serán notificados dos meses antes de que la temporada comience. Para seguir siendo elegibles, deberán enviar un Formulario de Renovación de Inscripción de Atleta antes de la fecha límite, usualmente un mes antes del inicio de la temporada. Los atletas cuya autorización médica esté programada para expirar antes de que finalice su temporada deberán, en cambio, completar y enviar un nuevo Formulario de Inscripción de Atleta.

*NO complete este formulario a menos que haya completado previamente el Formulario de Inscripción de Nuevo Atleta.

Athlete Application Process

Athletes with intellectual disabilities, ages 8+

New Athletes

New athletes must complete and submit an Athlete Registration Form to get started. Once registered, SOSC staff will contact athletes to review available sports in their community and assist with season registration. From there, athletes will connect with their coaches and begin training!

Current Athletes

Athletes whose registration is set to expire before the end of their upcoming sports season will be notified two months before the season begins. To remain eligible, they must submit an Athlete Registration Renewal Form by the deadline, usually one month prior to the start of the season. Athletes whose medical clearance is set to expire before the end of their season must instead complete and submit a new Athlete Registration Form.

*DO NOT complete this form unless you have previously filled out the New Athlete form.

Atletas Nuevos

Los nuevos atletas deben completar y enviar el Formulario de inscripción de atletas para comenzar. Una vez registrados, el personal de SOSC se pondrá en contacto con ellos para revisar los deportes disponibles en su comunidad y apoyar con la inscripción a la temporada. Después, los atletas se conectarán con sus entrenadores y ¡empezarán a entrenar!

Atletas Corrientes

Los atletas cuya inscripción esté programada para expirar antes de que finalice su próxima temporada deportiva serán notificados dos meses antes de que la temporada comience. Para seguir siendo elegibles, deberán enviar un Formulario de Renovación de Inscripción de Atleta antes de la fecha límite, usualmente un mes antes del inicio de la temporada. Los atletas cuya autorización médica esté programada para expirar antes de que finalice su temporada deberán, en cambio, completar y enviar un nuevo Formulario de Inscripción de Atleta.

*NO complete este formulario a menos que haya completado previamente el Formulario de Inscripción de Nuevo Atleta.

MEET SOSC ATHLETES!

Logan Jones
Region 1
Logan Jones Region 2 athlete

Softball

“I love the Special Olympics because it brings people together, show that everyone deserves a chance to play sports, make friends and feel proud of what they can do.”
Angelina & Hailey Gibson
Region 2
Region 2 Athletes Angelina and Hailey Gibson

Basketball, Bocce, Bowling

“[Special Olympics] has made us more confident and learn to have good sportsmanship”
Brett Laza
Region 3
Brett Laza Region

Athletics, Swimming, Tennis, Floorball

“Special Olympics is not just about the competitions but about the friendships that are made.”
Max Grasso
Region 4
Max Grasso Region 4 athlete

Basketball, Flag Football, Bowling, Golf, Softball, Floorball

“No matter your skill level or walk of life you come from, there is a home for you in the Special Olympics as an athlete, coach, or volunteer. Endless opportunities and experiences await you.”
Cassie Block
Region 5
Cassie Block

Basketball, Softball, Floorball

“Just to have fun and don’t let anyone else ruin your moment and be yourself.”

OTHER WAYS TO GET INVOLVED

Become a Volunteer
Attend an Event
Become a Coach
Become a Sponsor
Become a Volunteer
Attend an Event
Become a Coach
Become a Sponsor

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