athlete information - registration to train & compete
If you are interested in participating in Special Olympics or learning more about our programs, please contact our Registration Coordinator for more information.
Registration Night is an annual event held in September where all athletes, new and returning, may fill out their registration form selecting their sport programs, complete a medical form indicating emergency contact information, known medical conditions and any current medications, and sign the Athlete's Code of Conduct.
Some of our sports get filled up quickly. Athletes who wish to register for a sport they participated in the year prior, will have first opportunity. The remaining spots will be filled on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Registration Night is an annual event held in September where all athletes, new and returning, may fill out their registration form selecting their sport programs, complete a medical form indicating emergency contact information, known medical conditions and any current medications, and sign the Athlete's Code of Conduct.
Some of our sports get filled up quickly. Athletes who wish to register for a sport they participated in the year prior, will have first opportunity. The remaining spots will be filled on a first-come-first-serve basis.
registration & medical forms
The completion of Athlete and Volunteer Registration & Medical forms allows us to:
- keep in touch with you, and
- makes you a member of Special Olympics BC and Special Olympics Canada.
costs to register
- The general registration fee is $20.00.
- There is an additional cost for some of the sports (i.e. golf, curling and swimming). These costs vary, depending on how much we have to pay for renting the facilities, equipment expenses, etc.
- No athlete will be refused because they cannot afford to participate.
- Please ask the Registrar how much you will have to pay
special olympics athlete rules and requirements
As an athlete you are expected to follow certain requirements to participate. The main requirements are that you will:
- agree to observe and abide by the Special Olympics Sports Rules.
- treat everyone with respect and dignity.
- remember that coaches are there to help you - accept their decision and show them respect.
- contact your Head Coach if you will be missing a practice.
- follow the rules and play in the spirit of the game.
- not wear jeans or jewellery to practices, games or tournaments.
