Athletes
Athletic training and competition gives people with intellectual disabilities the chance to demonstrate to the world all they are capable
of achieving. It provides a forum to compete not only in athletics but in life. Special Olympics' range of services, from motor activities programs to Unified Sports®, addresses the needs of individuals at their current functional level. It is a valuable support system that recognizes differences and celebrates accomplishments.
PROCEDURE TO BECOME AN ATHLETE:
*If you have not been contacted and you need further assistance please reach out to our home office at 501-771-0222
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible to participate in Special Olympics, you must be at least 8 years old and identified by an agency or professional as having one of the following conditions: intellectual disabilities, cognitive delays as measured by formal assessment, or significant learning or vocational problems due to cognitive delay that require or have required specially designed instruction.
Athlete Frequently Asked Questions
IN ADDITION TO SPORTS COMPETITIONS
Special Olympics Arkansas offers more than just sports competitions. To learn more of what SOAR has to offer check out the programs below:
of achieving. It provides a forum to compete not only in athletics but in life. Special Olympics' range of services, from motor activities programs to Unified Sports®, addresses the needs of individuals at their current functional level. It is a valuable support system that recognizes differences and celebrates accomplishments.
PROCEDURE TO BECOME AN ATHLETE:
- Complete the on-line Athlete Interest Form
- Download the Athlete Participation Packet. Once these forms have been completed and are on file with your local area program office, an athlete can begin attending local practices in his/her preferred sport. The Athlete Medical Form is good for 3 years then must be renewed by your nurse or physician
Athlete Participation Packet
Click below for individual forms included in the above packet:
Athlete Medical Form
Athlete Medical Form Spanish
Athlete Information Form
Athlete Release Form
Athlete Release Form Spanish
Athlete Release Form for Downs Syndrome - Review the Athlete's Code of Conduct and Important information regarding athlete medicals sheet and our Safety Protocols web page.
- Email the application to the Field Representative. To find your local representative click here.
- Someone from your Area Management team will be in contact with you about the next steps for competing. *Please note that the Area Management teams are volunteers and might be getting back to you after normal work hours, due to this we try to have someone get back to you within 2 business days.
- Have your family check out the Family Handbook
- See you at competitions!
*If you have not been contacted and you need further assistance please reach out to our home office at 501-771-0222
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible to participate in Special Olympics, you must be at least 8 years old and identified by an agency or professional as having one of the following conditions: intellectual disabilities, cognitive delays as measured by formal assessment, or significant learning or vocational problems due to cognitive delay that require or have required specially designed instruction.
Athlete Frequently Asked Questions
IN ADDITION TO SPORTS COMPETITIONS
Special Olympics Arkansas offers more than just sports competitions. To learn more of what SOAR has to offer check out the programs below: