Sports Registration & Seasonal Information

• Online sport registration form to be completed prior to each season (once per sport) by ALL athletes, Unified partners and coaches
• All athletes, Unified partners and coaches are encouraged to register each season
• This process replaces the Coach Seasonal Interest Form and Young Athlete Sport Registration forms
• Does not replace Athlete Application or Class A Application

• Ensure that the participant has valid paperwork on file, per Special Olympics requirements, prior to the first practice for the season
  • A valid Athlete Application (for athletes: individuals with intellectual/developmental disability) or;
  • A valid Class A (for Unified partners: individuals without intellectual/developmental disability) and background check for those over the age of 18
  • Season registration does not replace the Athlete Application or Class A required for participation. If you are new to Special Olympics or need to renew your Athlete Application (valid for three years based on exam date), details on how to complete an Athlete Application can be found on the Athlete Application Resources page
• Complete season registration with the intention of practicing for the entire season in your selected sport(s)
• Participants will commit to 8-10 weeks of practice for a minimum of one hour per week over the course of the season.
• Participants will need to choose one sport in which to compete at State competitions. When State competitions have overlapping dates, participants will need to self-determine their one sport of choice for that State competition.
• Participants will compete in a Regional and State competitions.
• Participants over the age of 8 years old will be training in Olympic-style sports in preparation for the competition. 
  • NOTE: Prior experience is encouraged for Alpine Skiing, Snowboarding, Speed Skating, Swimming, and Cycling. “Learn to” opportunities are limited for these sports.
  • Young athletes participants (4-7 years old) will participate in non-competitive, introductory sport opportunities.
• You must complete the seasonal registration form for each sport in which you wish to participate for each respective sport season. 

• If you register for a sport more than once, we will use the information provided from your most recent submission.
• In the event that we are not able to place you on your preferred team or sport we will work with you to find placement for you on another sport or team in the current or future seasons.
• Some community programs (i.e. parks and recreation departments) may have their own additional registration and fee. The Special Olympics Colorado registration will not replace their registration, so please connect with those programs directly to complete their respective registrations.

Fall Sports Offered 

Winter Sports Offered 

Spring Sports Offered 

Summer Sports Offered