Updated on October 21, 2021; 8:15 a.m.
Special Olympics Washington is excited to continue limited in-person activities for fall season!
Fall season kicks off on September 20 and continues through November 21. In-person flag football, volleyball, bowling, and gymnastics will be offered, as well as the SONA Move Challenge (virtual or in-person), Unified Robotics and Unified Fitness Clubs.
Local and/or regional competitions may be held, but we will not be hosting our State Fall Games.
Athletes, parents and caregivers: please check with your coach or area director to confirm the specific sports and activities that will be offered in your area. Not all areas will be offering all sports or activities.
On this page you’ll find the protocol and accompanying materials for guidance on our return to activities. Updated resource materials for fall season include:
- Return to Activities Guide
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Fall Season Registration Packet
Our return to activities is subject to change based on developments with the COVID-19 pandemic and guidance from state and local health authorities. For more information, please contact rta@sowa.org, or call our Athlete Hotline at (206) 578-3335.
General Resources for All
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- NEW: 2022WinterSeasonAnnouncement_UPDATED
- NEW: Special Olympics Washington Statement on Vaccine Mandates_(As of October 2021)
- NEW: Modified Bowling Regionals Fact Sheet
- Athlete Registration Packet (Current as of September 2021)
- Unified Partner Registration Packet (Current as of May 2021)
- Fall Season Town Hall Recording
- Return-To-Activities-Resources-for-Sport-Risk-2021
- COVID-19 Participant Code of Conduct
- COVID-19-Participant-Code-of-Conduct-and-Risk-Form-June-2021-Spanish
- COVID-19 Participant Code of Conduct Explainer Video
- COVID-19 Waiver Form
- 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
- Washington State COVID19 Reopening Phases – Office of The Governor
- COVID-19 Vaccine: Myth-vs-Fact (Infographic)
- What to do if exposed to COVID-19
- What you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine (Poster)
- COVID-19 – Identifying High-Risk Participants
- How to Wear a Face Mask
- Special Olympics Strong Minds Workbook & Mental Health Resource Guide
Frequently Asked Questions
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- COVID-19 Vaccine and Screening Protocols
- Fall Season Risk Levels and Timeline **Coming soon**
- Fall Season Sports and Registration **Coming soon**
- Coaches Training
- Sports Specific and On-Site Screening
Coaches Resources
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- NEW: Fall Season Return to Activities Guide (Current as of August 2021)
- NEW: Fall Season Registration Packet (Current as of August 2021)
- 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 Coaches Trainings
Volunteers Resources
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- Training Videos **Coming soon**
- Contact Tracing Form
- Screening and Tracking Form
Fundraising Resources
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- Fundraising Return to Activities Guide (Current as of July 2021)
- Fundraising Return to Activities Approval Form
Wellness Coordinator Resources
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- COVID Safety Training for Wellness Coordinators *Coming soon*
- COVID-19 Participant Code of Conduct
- COVID-19 Waiver Form
- Fitness & Wellness Programs Webpage