SOPA Resources
- Volunteer Center
- Monthly Updates
- General Updates
- Athlete Leaders
- Coaches Corner
- Competition Coordinator
- Database Coordinator
- Family Coordinator
- Fund Raising Coordinator
- Outreach Coordinator
- Manager
- Public Relations Coordinator
- Resources
- Special/Sanctioned Events
- Training Coordinator/Coach
- Treasurer
- Volunteer Coordinator
ATHLETE LEADERSHIP
- Please refer to our Athlete Leadership page
COMMUNICATIONS
- Crisis Communications Management
- Crisis Card
- Crisis Communication Plan
- Social Media Crisis Plan
- Marketing & Communications Manual for Local Programs
- Brand Guidelines and Resources
- SOPA Logos
- Link to Local Program Tools
- How to Navigate Dropbox One Pager
- Social Media Policy Updated Final
- Local Program Social Media Overview
- Email Tutorial Handout
- Email Tutorial Brochure
- Email Safety One-Pager
- Creating an email address (video resource)
- Customizing your email account (video resource)
- Proper computer positioning (video resource)
COMPETITION
- Special Olympics International Sports Rules: Article I
- Air Quality Guidelines
- Coaches’ Roles for Training & Competition
- How to Division Your Special Olympics Event
- Allocation Process
- Awards & Merchandise (MTM Recognition)
- Criteria for Advancement to Higher Competition
- Honest Effort Rule
- Spectators Guide to Bocce
- Spectators Guide to Flag Football
- Invitational Resource Guide
- Opening Ceremonies Guide
- Awards Handbook
- Sports Rules & Coaching Guides
- Competition Forms
- Games Management System University Video Training Series
- Games Management System (GMS) Training Step-by-Step Guides (PDFs)
DEVELOPMENT
- Guide to Fundraising for Special Olympics Pennsylvania
- Cases for Giving – Facts and Information
- Fundraising Tools
- Forms
- Information
- Procedures
FINANCE
- 501 C 3 Letter
- PA Sales Tax Exempt Cert.
- 2024-25 Small Games of Chance License
- 2023 Small Games of Chance License
- 2024 Certificate of Insurance
- 2024 Workers Comp Certificate of Insurance
- Local Program Form to Request Recurring Payment
- GL and Event Codes
- Articles of Amendment
- Articles of Incorporation
- Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations Certificate of Registration
- By-Laws
TREASURER SOFTWARE TROUBLESHOOTING:
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
- General Orientation (web page)
- SOPA Fact Sheet
- Athlete Enrollment Kit
- 2017 Minimum Standards Review
- Athlete Eligibility for Special Olympics
- Who Qualifies as a Special Olympics Athlete?
- Sample Athlete Survey of Sport Interest
- Special Olympics Pennsylvania Code of Conduct
- Incident Report Form
- Local Program Management Team Positions (From Handbooks)
- Local Program Organizational Chart
- Misconduct Behavior Report
- SOPA Housing Policy
- 15-Passenger Van FAQ
- PA Disclosure Statement for Class A Volunteers
- SOPA Strategic Plan 2021 - 2024
- SOPA Strategic Plan for All 2021 - 2024
-
Special Olympics Strategic Plan Town Hall Webinar Overview (YouTube)
- Volunteer Position Requirements
RETURN TO ACTIVITIES
- Return To Activities (webpage)
TRAINING
- Protective Behaviors
- General Orientation
- Training Session Plan Form
- Concussion Training (web page)
- Attendance Record for Athletes Partners and Coaches
- Skills - Experienced Application
- Sport Training Application – New Skills
- Sports Training Application - Continuing Education
- Training School Clinician Application
- Games Management System University Training Series
- Coach Certification Procedures/Training Schools (web page)
- Position Descriptions: Coach - Responsible for providing athletes with comprehensive sports training and preparation for all levels of competition. View our Head Coach and Assist Coach Job Descriptions.
- How to Interact with Special Olympics Athletes
REGIONAL PLAYBOOK