Thanks for reviewing your registration. If you need to change the information submitted on the registration (including if you can no longer participate), please do not register again. We would prefer that you let us know by email. Contact your Regional Manager by email to make a change.

Each team sets their own practice schedule. When rosters are finalized after the close of registration, you will receive a Team Announcement email of those details. Occasionally, practice times will not be confirmed by the time Team Announcements are made. If so, your coach will follow up with practice details as they’re confirmed. If your team is a Parks and Recreation program, those details can be found on their website.

If you selected a Parks and Recreation team, you would also need to register with them. It is important to pay attention to their registration deadlines as they may differ from Special Olympics Colorado’s deadlines. They will also have their practice dates, times and locations published on their individual websites. We will share the Parks and Recreation website links during the Team Announcement period but we recommend reaching out to your Parks and Recreation team directly for additional information, questions, and support.

Through the power of sports, our athletes find joy, confidence and fulfillment — on the playing field and in life.  Whether you are new to Special Olympics or have been involved for years, we are excited you are part of the movement!

If you are new to Special Olympics Colorado, the Athlete Application Resources page outlines what you will need in order to complete the online Athlete Application.

• ATHLETE APPLICATION. This form is required for all athletes.
  1. It asks for contact information and health history.
  2. WAIVERS, RELEASES AND POLICIES, CODE OF CONDUCT. These are the second part of the registration form and goes over risks, use of likenesses, emergency medical care, consent for health program participation, personal information, and other important details about Special Olympics participation and help create a safe and supportive environment, ensuring everyone’s health, safety, and dignity are respected.
  3. The Athlete Application is valid for one year.

WHEN DO I NEED TO COMPLETE A SPORTS MEDICAL FORM TO PARTICIPATE? The sports exam is no longer required for all athletes.

• Physical Exam IS ONLY REQUIRED IF YOU:
  1. Currently have participation restrictions limiting your participation in any sports or
  2. Have had a concussion in the last 30 days.
  3. Sports Exam Guidelines:
     • Click here to view and download the Special Olympics Sport Medical Exam Form
     • We accept: Any sports physical, including CHSAA physicals (all pages should be provided). It must minimally be completed and signed by a Licensed Medical Practitioner (for example, Physician, Registered Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant, but not a Chiropractor) who is qualified to conduct physical examinations and prescribe medications, and clear an athlete to participate in sport.
     • We do not accept: Encounter Summaries, Visit Summaries, Health Appraisals or a General Appraisal that does not specifically contain a statement that directly clears for Sport Participation.

We will email you about your Application status within 2 weeks of your registration, your coach may notify you, or you may submit a Help Desk ticket. We will also note your application expiration date on the team roster in the Team Announcement email.

ATHLETE:

• If you’ve previously completed an Athlete application with Special Olympics Colorado, you will receive additional reminder emails prior to the application expiration date.
• Application should be completed prior to the first practice.
• Applications are needed on an annual basis once they expire.

Unified partner / Coach:

• If you’ve previously completed a Class A application with Special Olympics Colorado.
• Application should be completed prior to the first practice.
• Applications for our neuro-typical participants and coaches are valid for 3 years from approval. Individuals over the age of 18 will be required to lso complete a Background check in addition to the application.

If you are new to Special Olympics Colorado, the Athlete Application Resources page outlines what you will need in order to complete the  appropriate Application.

For individuals without intellectual disabilities (Unified partner) playing on a team or individuals coaching, you must complete our Class A application. If you are over the age of 18, you will also be asked to complete a Background Check. This process must be completed every 3 years. If you need to know if you are still valid, please contact the Help Desk.

For coaches that are new to Special Olympics Colorado, please visit our Become A Coach page to follow the “Steps to Become a Coach”.

Please check your Junk email and mail settings. You will be looking for an email from info@specialolympicsco.org. If you do not find the email, please contact your Regional Manager.

Never hesitate to reach out to your Regional Manager, UCS or Young Athletes Staff Lead with any questions or concerns!

Our regions cover the state of Colorado. If you don’t know what region you belong to, please visit Regions.

Denver – Katy Mittel – kmittel@specialolympicsco.org – (720) 359-3129
Northeast – Aaron Escamilla – aescamilla@specialolympicsco.org – (720) 359-3130
Southeast – Kyle Kemper – kkemper@specialolympicsco.org – (720) 784-3806
Western – March Petzinger – mpetzinger@specialolympicsco.org – (720) 359-3124
Sr Director of Young Athletes – Mandi DeWitt – mmd@SpecialOlympicsCO.org – (720) 359-3117
Young Athletes Manager – Ashtyn Anderson – aanderson@specialolympicsco.org – (720) 359-3137
Unified Champion Schools – Michelle Andricopoulos – mandricopoulos@specialolympicsco.org – (720) 359-3324