Updated on August 23, 2023
Welcome to Fall season! The competitive sports offered this season are: bowling, flag football, gymnastics, and volleyball.
Regional competitions will be held for bowling, flag football and volleyball. Fall season culminates with our State Fall Games in the Tri-Cities from November 17-19. Check out our events calendar for regional and state games competition schedules.
Athletes, parents and caregivers: please check with your coach or area director to confirm the specific sports that will be offered in your area this season.
Interested in volunteering? Check out upcoming opportunities here.
Our return to in-person activities, including training and local/regional/state competitions, is subject to change based on developments with the COVID-19 pandemic and guidance from state and local health authorities.
COVID-19 Information and Resources
Announcements & Updates
- Special Olympics International Return to Activities Guidance (December 2022)
- Special Olympics Washington Statement on the Continuation of Masking and Vaccine Protocols (September 2022)
- Special Olympics Washington Statement on Vaccine Mandates (Current as of November 2021)
COVID-19 General Resources for All
- Return To Activities – Resources for Sport Risk (2021)
- Code of Conduct and Waiver Form Addendum
- 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
- COVID-19 Vaccine: Myth-vs-Fact
- What to do if exposed to COVID-19
- What you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine
- COVID-19 – Identifying High-Risk Participants
- How to Wear a Face Mask
- Special Olympics Strong Minds Workbook & Mental Health Resource Guide
Paperwork & Forms
- Athlete Registration Packet (Current as of September 2021)
- Unified Partner Registration Packet (Current as of May 2021)
- COVID-19 Participant Code of Conduct
- COVID-19 Participant Code of Conduct and Risk Form (Spanish; June 2021)
- COVID-19 Waiver Form
Explainer Videos
- COVID-19 Participant Code of Conduct Explainer Video
- Travel to Activity and Onsite Screening Video
- Coaching Adjustments Video
- Preparing the Venue Video
Frequently Asked Questions
- COVID-19 Vaccine and Screening Protocols
- Coaches Training**Coming soon**
- Sports-Specific and On-Site Screening
Coaches Resources
Fundraising Resources
- Fundraising Return To Activities Guide (Current as of July 2021)
- Fundraising Return to Activities Approval Form