If you or someone you know is at least  6 years old,  they may be eligible to participate in training programs with Special Olympics. Anyone who is at least eight year old can compete in a competition.  Each athlete must have a physical examination with health information recorded on the Special Olympics form.     Email us at:   I-want-to-be-an-athlete@pwsova.org  for more information.             

   Whether you are new to the program or a more seasoned athlete, before mailing the form to the office, please make sure the form is signed by a medical     professional (a person licensed in Virginia to complete  physical examinations).

  Call 703-680-6661 to request a registration package or download the form from the web site: www.specialolympicsva.org . Click on Be an Athlete then click on download under Registering an Athlete.

Mail your completed form to:

Prince William Special Olympics

3906 Delmar Drive

Woodbridge, VA 22193 

Special Olympics is committed to the highest ideals of sport and expects all athletes unified partners act in a manner that both contributes to the overall mission of Special Olympics and follows Special Olympics Virginia policies.   All Special Olympics athletes and Unified Partners agree to the following code. A copy of the code may be downloaded for your convenience.

SPORTSMANSHIP

·        I will practice good sportsmanship.

·        I will act in ways that bring respect to me, my coaches, my team, and Special Olympics.

·        I will not use bad language at Special Olympics events,  training sessions or during competition.

·        I will not insult other persons at Special Olympics events, training sessions or during competition.

·        I will not fight with other athletes, coaches, volunteers, or staff.

TRAINING AND COMPETITION

·        I will train regularly and commit to knowing and playing by the rules of my sport.

·        I will listen to my coaches and the officials and ask questions when I do not understand.

·        I will always try my best during training, divisioning, and competitions. I will not “hold back” in preliminary competition just to get into an easier finals competition division.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR MY ACTIONS

 ·        I will not make inappropriate or unwanted physical, verbal, or sexual advances on others.

·        I will not take part in smoking or chewing tobacco at any training or competition site except in designated smoking areas.

·        I will not take part in the consumption of alcoholic beverages and/or controlled substances during any Special Olympics training or competition.

·        I will obey all laws and Special Olympics rules, the International Federation and the National Federation/Governing Body rules for my sport (s).

·        I will respect the property of hotels, dormitories, athletic facilities and dining facilities.