Volunteer Sport Officials Needed for the
2007 Special Olympics World Summer Games

Special Olympics is requesting nominations for volunteer sport officials. The deadline to apply as a volunteer sports official is October 25, 2006 to Special Olympics Pennsylvania.  An early return of applications is encouraged.

Becky Fischer and Susan Mitchell represented Pennsylvania as floor hockey officials at the 2005 World Winter Games in Nagano, Japan.  Special Olympics officials ensure adherence to the rules and safe competition, and are necessary to ensure the integrity of the sport.

Prospective sports officials can download the application forms below.  Since the Summer Games will take place in China, the majority of officials will come from that country, but a number of international officials from countries outside of China as well as Special Olympics athletes participating as qualified officials (SOOPA) and their mentors are also needed, and encouraged to apply.  Please read the application regarding expense reimbursement.

The signature of a Special Olympics Program’s President is required on each application which is the reason that all forms must be sent to Special Olympics Pennsylvania.  SOPA will forward all applications to SOI by their deadline. In addition, International and/or National Sport Federation Officials’ certification — if issued by the sport — and/or Special Olympics officiating experience is required for all applicants in order to be assigned as an official at the 2007 World Games. Additional qualifications for individual sports, if necessary, are indicated in the specific application forms. Please download the respective official application and submit by the deadline to the address listed on the bottom of the last page. 

Questions can be directed to Melissa Moody-White, SOPA Senior Sports Director at 1-800-233-5161 or e-mailed to mmoodywhite@specialolympicspa.org.

Aquatics        Bocce          Gymnastics     Rollerskating     Team Handball 

Athletics        Cycling         Judo                Sailing              Tennis  

Badminton     Equestrian     Kayaking         Softball             Volleyball

Basketball     Golf                Powerlifting      TableTennis