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I need to change something on my registration.
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.
When will I hear about my team placement?
Team placements are generally announced 2-3 weeks after seasonal registration closes. The announcements will come from your Regional Manager or coach. If the season has started, and you registered but have not heard about a team placement, please contact your Regional Manager. For information on the dates, please visit Seasonal Registration – Special Olympics CO.
Placement is based on team availability and not guaranteed. Some community programs may have their own additional registration. This will not replace their registration, so please also connect with those programs directly if you’ve participated with them in the past (i.e. parks and recreation departments).
How do I know when a team practices?
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.
My selected team is a Parks and Recreation Team what else do I need to do?
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.
How do I know if I need to complete my Athlete Application or Class A Application.
We will email you about your Application status within 2 weeks of your registration. We will also note your application expiration date on the team roster in the Team Announcement email.
If you’ve previously completed an application with Special Olympics Colorado, you will receive additional reminder emails 60 days and 12 months prior to the application expiration date.
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.
- Applications for individuals with an Intellectual Disability are valid for 3 years from the date of the Sports exam.
- 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 also complete a Background check in addition to the application.
Both applications will include a release to participate as part of the application and should be completed prior to the first practice.
What paperwork do I need as a Coach or Unified partner to play?
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”.
I didn't get an email confirming my registration.
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.
I still have questions.
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