Through the power of sports, our athletes find joy, confidence, and fulfillment - on the playing field and in life. Whether you are new to Special Olympics Utah or have been involved for years, we are excited you are part of the movement!
To register or re-register as a Special Olympics Utah athlete, please complete the appropriate forms:
- New Athletes:
- Please note: the athlete must be eight years of age or older — a person never ages out of Special Olympics!
- This form is required for all athletes. It requires contact information and health history. Each athlete must complete the form before their first sports practice of the season.
- Review and complete the online Athlete Registration Form.
- Returning Athletes:
- After the first year’s “Registration Form” expires (1 year), this form may be used annually for all athletes participating in Special Olympics Utah. A yearly Athlete Registration Renewal Form aims to update and capture changes in an athlete’s health or medication. This ensures that the most current information is on file, helping coaches and medical personnel provide appropriate care and support, and ensuring the safety and well-being of the athlete during participation
- Review and complete the online Athlete Registration Renewal Form
If you have any other questions, please contact Special Olympics Utah at 801.363.1111 or , your Area Manager, or Director of Sports
Once complete, please submit your forms to your Area Manager, and Head of Delegation. If you are new, and do not have a Head of Delegation - please send to the appropriate Area Manager listed below:
- North | (Box Elder, Cache, Davis, Morgan, Rich, & Weber)
- Northeast | (Daggett, Duchesne, & Uintah)
- Metro/Central | (Salt Lake, Summit, Tooele, Wasatch & Utah, Juab, Wasatch, Sanpete, Sevier, Millard, Carbon & Emery)
- South | (Beaver, Iron, Washington, Kane, Piute, Wayne, San Juan, & Grand)
Important Notes
- Upon submission, please keep an original copy of all forms for yourself. You will need to provide your HOD or Head Coach of the team with a copy of the athlete registration forms and medical forms for their records.
- Please include all your CURRENT contact information so we can reach you with any questions.
- A Sports Program member will contact you about how to find a team to join, or how to be an independent athlete.
- To be eligible to participate in Special Olympics you must be at least eight years old and identified by an agency or professional as having one of the following conditions: intellectual disabilities, cognitive delays as measured by formal assessment, or significant learning or vocational problems due to cognitive delay that require or have required specially-designed instruction.
An intellectual disability is the most common developmental disability and includes Autism Spectrum Disorders, Fragile X Syndrome, Down Syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Apert Syndrome, Williams Syndrome, Prader-Willi, Phenylketonuria (PKU), Cerebral Palsy and a severe head injury, infection or stroke if manifested before the age of 18. Based on the American Association of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
Sport & Competitions
Training and State Competitions offered in the following sports: Athletics (Track & Field), Basketball, Bocce, Bowling, Cheerleading, Cycling, Cross Country Skiing, Dance, Golf, Softball, Snowshoe, Soccer, Snowboarding and Swimming. Programs are offered throughout the year.
Unified Sports Partners
Special Olympics is dedicated to promoting social inclusion through shared sports training and competition experiences. Unified Sports joins people with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team. It was inspired by a simple principle: training together and playing together is a quick path to friendship and understanding.