Paperwork Requirements
How to become a student athlete
For all New Special Olympics Athletes, Download, review and complete the New Athlete Information Packet in English or New Athlete Information Packet in Spanish.
Required Forms to get started
- September 2024 -Athlete Registration and Medical Policy
- Athlete Registration Letter
- Athlete Registration Form
- Athlete Registration Form Spanish
- Medical Form (a school physical can substitute this form)
- Medical Form Spanish (a school physical can substitute this form)
- Class A Form Unified Partner and Volunteer
- Class A Form Spanish Unified Partner and Volunteer
How to become a Unified Partner
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Step 1.
Complete Class A Form (allows SOKS to perform background check). Please complete the Class A form & submit prior to completing the rest of the requirement. Renewed every 3 years rounded to the end of the year
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Step 2.
Step 2: Any Unified Partner over the age of 18 must complete Protective Behaviors Training (on-line training regarding Abuse & Neglect). Documentation must be on file at SOKS. Renewed every 3 years rounded to the end of the year.
How to become A COACH
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Step 1.
Complete Class A Form (allows SOKS to perform background check). Please complete the Class A form & submit prior to completing the rest of the requirement. Renewed every 3 years rounded to the end of the year
NEEDED FOR ALL LIAISONS AT ALL LEVELS
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Step 2.
If leaving campus: Complete Protective Behaviors training (on-line training regarding Abuse & Neglect). Documentation must be on file at SOKS. Renewed every 3 years rounded to the end of the year.
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Step 3.
If leaving campus: Concussion Training — Complete the Heads up Coaches Concussion in Youth Sports Free through Special Olympics North America. Documentation must be on file with SOKS. Renewed every 3 years rounded to the end of the year.
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Step 4.
If leaving campus: General Orientation (on-line training) One-time only. Includes: Principles of Coaching, General Orientation to Special Olympics, and Athlete Centered Coaching Guide.
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Step 5.
Not required, but recommended! Complete Sport Certification test (on-line training). Found with each sport listing here.