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Website Changes and Other News

This is where we'll announce the most recent additions to our web site. If you've visited us before and want to know what's changed, take a look here first.

NEW MANDATORY ATHLETE REGISTRATION POLICY

Register for the summer / fall sports now. Athletes are required to register in advance for all sports training. Registration can be done by mail or email.
Sports training Registration 

Golf Outing

Our annual golf event is scheduled for Friday, September 12 at Loch Nairn Golf Course in Avondale. Please register your interest in playing or helping secure hole and flag sponsors on the
Fundraising page 

New Protective Behavior Training Required

All volunteers are asked to log on to the Protective Behavior site and complete the on-line training.   The link is below. For the protection of our athletes, this should be the first training each volunteer take.
Protective Behavior Site  

Bingo Spectacular

Our Second Bingo Event is planned for Saturday, November 1 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Cardinal Krol Center, 1799 S. Sproul Road, Springfield

Reserve spots for yourself and some friends.
Fundraising page 

Night of Giving

Plan to start your holiday shopping and helping the program by attending the November 23 shopping event at Granite Run Mall
Fundraising page 

Athlete Application

Over 300 Delaware County Athletes have expired Athlete Applications (medicals) on file.

These athletes can access application forms and completion instructions on this site.
Please remember to mail the original to the program address, and your head coach should only receive a copy inorder to participate.
Applications that are not on file at the Special Olympics Office will disqualify the athlete for both the training and this years events.
If you have questions, view the medical instruction page or email us.
See Athlete Application & Instructions 

2008 Summer/ Fall Training Schedule

Now available including printable Adobe form.
Athlete and Volunteer Registration Form 

Athlete Council

Athlete Council Representatives meeting is scheduled for September, at the Cardinal Krol Center, Springfield. Any athlete that would like to be considered for the Council can call Don at the program number 610-449-2199 box #6 or email   special.olympics@verizon.net.
Athletes 18 years of age and over can still be considered for membership on the Athlete Council.
 

Visit the Photogallery 

Program Costs

Did you know the program pays over $5,000 for public School District
owned training facilities each season for training swimming alone?
New Fundraising Events Listing 

How can you help?

Current Volunteer Needs 
Print your own Volunteer Application 
Code of Conduct (Volunteer Responsibilities) 

and New 2008 Volunteer Training Opportunities .
Transportation available - register now!

Athlete Applications(aka "Medicals")

Request one or print one from this site! If you have access to a good printer, you can view the completion instructions and forwarding address and print one today.

See the Athlete Application Request Page. 

2008 /2009 Events Calendar.
See the Calendar of Events  page.

Speakers Bureau.

Need a speaker for your organization, company or United Way kick-off?   Our athlete "Global Messengers" are anxious to show off their speaking skills.   Email your request or inquiry to Special.Olympics@verizon.net.

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Last modified: June 30, 2008