Updated on July 7, 2021; 4:00 p.m.
Special Olympics Washington is excited to return to limited in-person activities for the summer season! To ensure the safety of all participants, we are adopting a 3-level approach to our return to activities. For the summer season — July 19 through September 6 — we will be operating at Level 1.
Sports offered during summer season are athletics (individual rolling, running and walking events), bocce (singles only), cycling, golf, tennis (singles only) and fitness activities (e.g., Fitness Heptathlon, walking clubs, etc.). Please note: we will not be hosting any in-person regional or state games this summer season.
On this page you’ll find the protocol and accompanying materials for guidance on our return to activities. Our return to activities is subject to change based on developments with the COVID-19 crisis and guidance from state and local health authorities.
Note: We are aware of the May 13 CDC announcement regarding updated safety protocols for individuals who are vaccinated. Special Olympics is working with health experts to determine what is safest for our athletes and we will have more information to share by mid- to late-June.
For more information, please contact rta@sowa.org, or call our Athlete Hotline at (206) 681-9362.
General Resources for All
- Return to Activities Town Hall Recording
- Athlete Registration Packet (updated as of May 2021)
- Unified Partner Registration Packet (updated as of May 2021)
- COVID-19 Participant Code of Conduct
- COVID-19 Participant Code of Conduct Explainer Video
- COVID-19 Waiver Form
- Code of Conduct and Waiver Form Addendum
- COVID-19 Vaccine – What you need to know
- COVID-19 Resource Page – Center for Disease Control & Prevention
- COVID-19 Vaccine – Washington State Department of Health
- COVID-19 Testing – Washington State Department of Health
- Washington State COVID19 Reopening Phases – Office of The Governor
- COVID-19 – Identifying High-Risk Participants
- How to Wear a Facemask
- Special Olympics Strong Minds Workbook & Mental Health Resource Guide
Frequently Asked Questions
- COVID-19 Vaccine and Screening Protocols
- Phases and Timeline
- Registration and Safety Squad
- Coaches Training
- Sports Specific and On-Site Screening
Coaches Resources
- Return to Activities Guide (Updated as of July 2021)
- Pre-Application Form
- Final Application Form
- Team Roster Template
- Fitness Heptathlon Registration
- Fitness & Wellness Programs Webpage
- COVID-19 Participant Code of Conduct
- COVID-19 Participant Code of Conduct Explainer Video
- Preparing the Venue Video
- COVID-19 Training-in-a-safe-environment
- Travel to Activity and Onsite Screening Video
- Coaching Adjustments Video
- Return to Activities Training Dates
- Register for Coaches Training
- Training Videos **Coming soon**
Safety Squad Volunteers Resources
- Safety Squad Volunteer Description & Instructions
- Sign up to be a Safety Squad Volunteer
- Return to Activities Training Dates
- Training Videos **Coming soon**
- Contact Tracing Form
- Screening and Tracking Form
Fundraising Resources
- Fundrasing RTA Guide (updated as of July 2021)
- Fundraising RTA Approval Form
Wellness Coordinator Resources
- COVID Safety Training for Wellness Coordinators *coming soon*
- COVID-19 Participant Code of Conduct
- COVID-19 Waiver Form
- Fitness & Wellness Programs Webpage