Athlete Leadership Programs (ALPs)

• Chair – Mackenzie Beauvais-Nikl
• Denver – David Riley
• West – Jacob Duran
• Northeast – Tim Miner
• Youth Activation Committee Representative – Mae Robison
• Southeast – Tim Sharpe
• At-Large –  Andie Zitek

• • Athlete who sits on State Board must fill one (1) spot on the council
  • Athlete who is tapped from the YAC must fill one (1) spot on the council
  • There must be four (4) athletes each representing their region
  • Athletes must be prepared to sit on the council for 2 years
  • Attend 75% of yearly meetings (at least 3)
  • Active participant in Special Olympics Colorado Programs: not only an athlete but also a participant in at least 1 other aspect of programming such as leadership, volunteering, coaching, health, etc.
  • Be willing to speak or present to groups of people about Special Olympics
  • Athlete must be able to communicate effectively. They should demonstrate adequate expressive and receptive language skills. This can include non-verbal communication methods.
  • Athlete should demonstrate appropriate behaviors; i.e. gets along with others, has positive outlook, is dependable, demonstrates polite behaviors, & good sportsmanship.
  • Willing to help out when needed and motivate others
  • Athlete must be over 18, or no longer attending high school (excluding YAC Liaison)
  • Once term is up, athlete will attend one more meeting to transition new member that will replace their position

NOTE: If selected athlete fails to meet the qualifications & requirements as outlined above, they are subject to removal from their position.

Youth Activation Committee (YAC) representative will be nominated by the staff member overseeing the YAC at the time. All other members will follow steps outlined below:

• Athlete leadership coordinator will announce open position
• Allow two-week time period for nominations
• Convene committee to review the applications
• Committee will consist of 2-3 SOCO staff members in addition to the athlete leadership coordinator. Members may include CEO, Regional Managers, or other staff whom interact with athletes closely.
• Member chosen and announced prior to next meeting

Applicants may self-nominate, and we HIGHLY RECOMMEND having a reference letter from a coach and/or Regional Manager. In order to apply for an open position, you MUST compete in the region you are applying to represent. (I.e. a Denver athlete cannot fill the role of the Western Slope representative)

Athletes who are interested in serving on the Athlete Input Council in the future should alert their Regional Manager and / or Stephanie Levine.