Thank you for your interest in participating in Special Olympics Colorado's 2025 Winter Season (January-March).

The purpose of this form is to assist in connecting you to a team/coach and help ensure our records are up to date. We are kindly asking that ALL athletes and unified partners who wish to participate complete this form.

This form will NOT serve as your Athlete Application for participation. If you are new to Special Olympics or need to renew your Athlete Application (valid for three years from exam date), details on how to complete an Athlete Application can be found on our Become an Athlete page.

Please note, 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).

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
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 - Michelle Andricopoulos - (720) 359-3324

WINTER REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE ON October 27. Roster reviews occur between November 7-8th. Team Placement and announcements will take place between November 7-8.

Thank you!

Select the participants ability in the sport using the guidelines listed below. This will help SOCO staff and coaches place participants.

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 providing reminders and encourage appropriate skills, and will make calls when action is repetitive.

Fundamental (Lead Up):

• Participants take part in adaptive events.
• Events offered are walking events and/or assistive device events (wheelchair or walker) and vary from the 25m walk to tennis ball throw.

Select the participants ability in the sport using the guidelines listed below. This will help SOCO staff and coaches place participants.

Advanced:

• High skill level.
• Multiple years of prior competitive experience.

Intermediate:

• Moderately high skill level.
• Some prior competitive experience.

Beginner:

• Introductory level to competition, best option for athletes who are new to the sport but have PRIOR sport experience.

Select the participants ability in the sport using the guidelines listed below. This will help SOCO staff and coaches place participants.

Advanced:

• High skill level.
• Multiple years of prior competitive experience.

Intermediate:

• Moderately high skill level.
• Some prior competitive experience.

Beginner:

• Introductory level to competition, best option for athletes who are new to the sport but have PRIOR sport experience.

Select the participants ability in the sport using the guidelines listed below. This will help SOCO staff and coaches place participants.

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 providing reminders and 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.

Swimming is a competitive sport where athletes will train to compete in distance events ranging from 25m+. This is not a Learn-To-Swim program format. Please use the guidelines listed below to base your rating. This will help Special Olympics Colorado staff find the best fit for your team.

Advanced:

• High skill level.
• Multiple years of prior competitive experience.

Intermediate:

• Moderately high skill level.
• Some prior competitive experience.

Beginner:

• Introductory level, best option for athletes who are new to the sport but have prior swimming experience.

Fundamental (Lead Up):

• Will participate in adaptive Lead-Up events.
• Athletes can participate in-pool walking events and/or utilize flotation devices and assistive equipment.
• Events vary from the 15m walk to 25m flotation swim.

Select the participants ability in the sport using the guidelines listed below. This will help SOCO staff and coaches place participants.

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 providing reminders and encourage appropriate skills, and will make calls when action is repetitive.

Select the participants ability in the sport using the guidelines listed below. This will help SOCO staff and coaches place participants.

Advanced:

• High skill level.
• Multiple years of prior competitive experience.
• Officials should call the game very closely enforcing all rules.

Intermediate:

• Moderately high skill level although all athletes may not be at the advanced level.
• Some prior competitive experience.

Beginner:

• 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.

Select the participants ability in the sport using the guidelines listed below. This will help SOCO staff and coaches place participants.

Advanced:

• High skill level.
• Multiple years of prior competitive experience.

Intermediate:

• Moderately high skill level although all athletes may not be at the advanced level.
• Should have some prior competitive experience in sport.

Fundamental/Beginner:

• 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.

Select the participants ability in the sport using the guidelines listed below. This will help SOCO staff and coaches place participants.

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 providing reminders and 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.

Select the participants ability in the sport using the guidelines listed below. This will help SOCO staff and coaches place participants.

Advanced:

• High skill level.
• Bowling average above 150.

Intermediate:

• Moderately skill level.
• Bowling average between 100-149.

Beginner:

• Introductory skill level.
• Bowling average between 50-99.

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.).
• Bowling average below 49.

Select the participants ability in the sport using the guidelines listed below. This will help SOCO staff and coaches place participants.

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 providing reminders and 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.

Select the participants ability in the sport using the guidelines listed below. This will help SOCO staff and coaches place participants.

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 providing reminders and 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.

Select the participants ability in the sport using the guidelines listed below. This will help SOCO staff and coaches place participants.

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 providing reminders and 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.

Please use the guidelines listed below to base your rating. This will help Special Olympics Colorado staff find the best fit for your team.

Note: This program is a nordic ski racing program. Athletes will train to compete in races of varying distances ranging from 250 meters to 10K. Prior experience on cross country skis is recommended.

Advanced:

• High skill level, fast pace skiing.

Intermediate:

• Moderately high skill level, can ski confidently on their own.

Beginner:

• Slower paced, athletes are still learning to ski with support of partners.

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.
• Athletes will train to compete in races of varying distances ranging from 250 meters to 10K. Prior experience on cross country skis is recommended.

Please use the guidelines listed below to base your rating. This will help Special Olympics Colorado staff find the best fit for your team.

NOTE: Special Olympics Snowboarding is competitive snowboard racing in events like the Giant Slalom and Super G. Alpine Snowboarding requires the athlete to have their own equipment, commit and have access to transportation to and from practices. This is not a "Learn To Snowboard" program.

Advanced:

• High skill level, distance racing.

Intermediate:

• Moderately high skill level, can snowshoe middle distance.

Beginner:

• Slower paced game, , athletes are able to compete short to middle distances.

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.

Special Olympics Colorado is partnering this Fall with NFL Flag and the Denver Broncos on a Unified Flag Football league pilot program for 8-15 year old's and we would like to capture interest in this program.

Denver/NE Pilot program details:

• Location: Denver South High School (1700 E Louisiana Ave, Denver, CO 80210)
• Dates: September 6 - November 3
• Time: TBD; 1 hour practice followed by 1 hour game
• Who: Athletes and Unified partners ages 8-15, pending team/coaching availability

SE Pilot program details:

• Location: Air Force Academy
• Dates: September 6 - November 3
• Time: TBD; 1 hour practice followed by 1 hour game
• Who: Athletes and Unified partners ages 8-15, pending team/coaching availability

Special Olympics Colorado is partnering this Fall with NFL Flag and the Denver Broncos on a Unified Flag Football league pilot program for 8-15 year old's and we would like to capture interest in this program.

Denver/NE Pilot program details:

• Location: Denver South High School (1700 E Louisiana Ave, Denver, CO 80210)
• Dates: September 6 - November 3
• Time: TBD; 1 hour practice followed by 1 hour game
• Who: Athletes and Unified partners ages 8-15, pending team/coaching availability

SE Pilot program details:

• Location: Air Force Academy
• Dates: September 6 - November 3
• Time: TBD; 1 hour practice followed by 1 hour game
• Who: Athletes and Unified partners ages 8-15, pending team/coaching availability