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Forms & Policies
Application of Participation PDF
(Medical form)
Special Release for Athletes PDF
w/ Atlanto-Axial Instability
Participation Policy & Procedures PDF
Contact
Brenda Zullo
Director of Athlete Development
302-855-0546 or bzullo@udel.edu
If you, or someone you know, has interest in participating as a Special Olympics athlete, we encourage you to contact Brenda Zulloto find out what participation and sports opportunities exist in your community.
Eligibility
To be eligible to participate in Special Olympics, athletes must:
- be at least 8 years old (there is no maximum age limitation) and
- identified by an agency
or professional as having one of the following conditions:
- intellectual disability
- a cognitive delay as determined by standardized measures such as intelligence quotient or other generally accepted measures or
- a closely related development disability, i.e., functional limitations in both general learning and adaptive skills.
For those Under 8
For children with intellectual disabilities ages 2 through 7, Young Athletes™ strengthens physical development and self-esteem by building skills for future sports participation and socialization.
For those with profound disabilities
Individuals of any age with profound disabilities can participate through Special Olympics Motor Activities Training Program (MATP), designed for persons with severe limitations who do not yet possess the physical and/or behavioral skills necessary to participate in official Special Olympics sports.
Costs
There is no cost to participate in Special Olympics, but all prospective athletes must register to participate.