Updated on May 5, 2021; 1:43 p.m.
Special Olympics Washington is excited to announce that we will be returning 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, 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.
For more information, please contact rta@sowa.org, or call our Athlete Hotline at (206) 681-9362.
General Resources for All
- NEW: Athlete Registration Packet
- COVID-19 Participant Code of Conduct
- COVID-19 Participant Code of Conduct Explainer Video
- COVID-19 Waiver Form
- 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
- Fundraising Events Decision Tree
Frequently Asked Questions
- COVID-19 Vaccine and Screening Protocols
- Phases and Timeline
- Registration and Safety Squad
- Coaches Training
- Sports Specific and On-Site Screening
- Fundraising Events and Activities
Coaches Resources
- Return to Activities Guide
- Pre-Application Form
- Final Application Form
- Team Roster Template
- Fitness Heptathlon Registration **Opens 06/21/21**
- 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**