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HOW TO GET STARTED?
Registering an Athlete
- Contact your local program representatives. If you do not know the local contact people, contact our Special Olympics office in Norristown at 1-800-235-9058 ext. 221 for assistance in helping you make a local connection or e-mail dherr@specialolympicspa.org.
- Obtain an athlete enrollment kit which includes an Application for Athlete Participation. This application is also a medical form. Every athlete is required to have a medical exam prior to training and competition participation.
- Arrange for your family doctor or frequently seen physician to review your athlete’s medical history and complete the Physical Examination section. Many physicians and Public Health Agencies will perform the necessary examination for free or at a reduced cost when asked to do so for Special Olympics. A doctor’s signature is required on the form.
- Upon completion of the application and medical form, return it to the local program representative who will arrange for your athlete to begin training in the sport of his/her choice.
Becoming a Volunteer
- Contact your local program representatives. If you do not know the local contact people, contact our Special Olympics Office in Norristown at 1-800-235-9058 ext. 221 for assistance in helping you make a local connection or e-mail dherr@specialolympicspa.org.
- The local program can share the various opportunities and needs that exist in the local program to assist you in identifying where you would like to focus your volunteer efforts.
- All volunteers need to complete a Volunteer application. If you are planning to work in close contact with the athletes or volunteer in an administrative or financial capacity, the program will be required to run a Criminal Record check prior to you beginning your volunteer efforts. Volunteers who are 17 years of age or younger may be asked to complete a “17 and Under Disclosure” from in addition to the Volunteer Registration Form.
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