SPECIAL TIMES UPDATE

This is where we’ll announce the most recent information about Special Olympics of Delaware County – events, outings, athlete information, etc. Please bookmark our web site and come back often to see what’s happening. And, please subscribe to our newsletter by adding your email address in the sign up to the right.

For the latest Fundraising Events, check out our Fundraising page

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

Athlete Application
Over 600 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 in order 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

2013 Winter Training Schedule – Summer/ Fall Sports now listed
Athlete Registration form and Volunteer Registration Form

Athlete Council
Athlete Council Representatives meeting is available for athletes 18 and over. Any athlete that would like to be considered for the Council can email Don at special.olympics@verizon.net or call the program number 610-449-2199.

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Program Costs
Did you know the program pays over $5,000 for public School District owned training facilities each season for training swimming alone? $7,000 for buses to one competition? Over $7,000. for games of bowling! New Fundraising Events Listing

How can you help?
Current Volunteer Needs
Print your own Volunteer Registration Form and Code of Conduct (Volunteer Responsibilities)

New 2013 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 for Participation Page.

2013 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.