Seasonal Registration Teams

Thank you for your letting us know your intent to have a team for the upcoming Fall Season (September-November).

**Team Registration for Special Olympics: Important Notice**

This registration is specifically for Local Program Coordinators or Head Coaches to register *Teams*. If you are an athlete or Unified partner wanting placement on a team, please refrain from registering until July 1, 2024.

This registration form should be completed by the individual (Head Coaches and Program Coordinators) with primary responsibility for interfacing with Special Olympics Colorado (SOCO).

For Local Programs with multiple teams, please submit one application per team and sport.

If you are an assistant coach, please touch base with your program coordinator or head coach before completing this form to avoid duplicates. There is a separate registration form for individual coaches.

The form assists SOCO staff in planning for your team needs (whether it be new athletes, supporting a new youth team, securing facilities, additional coach support, rostering) and gathering information to better support our athletes and Unified partners.

After completing this form, if you would like to update any of your responses (e.g., add practice information, coaching needs), 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!

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
Young Athletes Director - Mandi DeWitt - mmd@SpecialOlympicsCO.org - (720) 359-3117
Young Athletes Coordinator - Ashtyn Anderson - aanderson@specialolympicsco.org - (720) 359-3137
Unified Champion Schools - Rick Brady - rbrady@SpecialOlympicsCO.org - (720) 359-3103

Thank you!

Team Ability:

Select all abilities that you will accept on the team using the guidelines listed below to rate your team. This will help SOCO staff place athletes with a similar ability level and can be updated when you submit your entry form.

Advanced:

• Fast pace game, athletes/partners have good knowledge of the rules and complement each other/participate equally.
• High skill level.
• Officials should call the game very closely enforcing all rules.

Intermediate:

• Fairly fast game, athletes/partners have good knowledge of the rules and complement each other/participate equally.
• Moderately high skill level although all athletes may not be at the advanced level.
• Officials should call the game very closely enforcing all rules.

Beginner:

• Slower paced game, athletes are still learning the game with support of partners.
• Officials provide reminders, encourage appropriate skills, and will make calls when action is repetitive.

Fundamental (Skills):

• Introductory level, best option for athletes who are new to the sport and/or need additional support with motor activities including athletes who utilize assistive mobility devices (i.e. wheelchair, motorized scooter, walker, etc.).
• Slow paced, individually-based competition, focused on building a foundation of sports skills, and motor skill development.

Team Type:

Traditional: All individuals with intellectual disabilities, delay, or disorder on the team.

Unified Community: Both individuals with and without intellectual disabilities participating together.

Unified School: Both individuals with and without intellectual disabilities participating together and typically rostered with coaches/teachers and students from a school.

Please only select up to 2 choices.