2025 Exciting updates to Athlete Registration & medicals
We're thrilled to share some exciting news that will make participating in Special Olympics Arkansas even more accessible and enjoyable for our amazing athletes! We've listened to your feedback and are ready to roll out fantastic changes starting in 2025 that will help every athlete shine their brightest on the field!
Say goodbye to the old athlete medical requirements that were once needed for competition now they're just recommended, making it easier than ever for our athletes to join and compete! With the New Registration forms, each athlete will need to fill out a brand new, streamlined 4-page registration packet for their initial participation. And don't worry, we've kept things simple for you! After that, a quick 1-page renewal form will be all you need to keep the momentum going each year.
Just remember, all registrations and renewals need to be submitted by February 1st each year, so mark your calendars! We can't wait to see all of our athletes come together, empowered and ready to compete with joy and determination. Lets make this a season to remember!
How it works!
A few other details:
You can find this information on the Athlete page of our website as well.
Say goodbye to the old athlete medical requirements that were once needed for competition now they're just recommended, making it easier than ever for our athletes to join and compete! With the New Registration forms, each athlete will need to fill out a brand new, streamlined 4-page registration packet for their initial participation. And don't worry, we've kept things simple for you! After that, a quick 1-page renewal form will be all you need to keep the momentum going each year.
Just remember, all registrations and renewals need to be submitted by February 1st each year, so mark your calendars! We can't wait to see all of our athletes come together, empowered and ready to compete with joy and determination. Lets make this a season to remember!
How it works!
- Where you register: Registration Portal – This is the dashboard where we are keeping all Athletes, Coaches, Unified Partners, and Volunteers. Everyone completes this to be involved with Special Olympics Arkansas!
- How you register: Registration packet - This is a NEW form!
- Every Athlete will download and complete the Official Athlete Registration Packet as needed
- The very first time you are registering to compete in Special Olympics Arkansas, you must complete the US Athlete Registration Forms
- For athletes who are renewing their registration, you will only need to complete the Athlete Renewal Form
- Once you have completed this remember to attach your completed forms to your profile in the Registration Portal (link) from your current profile
- Contact your Head of Delegation (HOD) if help is needed.
- Every Athlete will download and complete the Official Athlete Registration Packet as needed
- When you register: Each year registration will be due by the End of February.
A few other details:
- You will complete entry forms for each competition you are entering. When they are sent out. These are not part of the Special Olympics Arkansas Registration process. These will be specific to the competition and sport you are wishing to enter your team/individual in for that time frame.
- Medicals are no longer required. They are encouraged.
- Coaches should continue to review the registration form complete with waivers and special medical needs for their team.
You can find this information on the Athlete page of our website as well.
Published January 2025
