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Athlete Registration Forms

The forms on this page are for Special Olympics Program staff to use in welcoming people to Special Olympics sports and health programs.

BUILDING YOUR PROGRAM'S REGISTRATION PACKET (OVERVIEW) • ATHLETE REGISTRATION AND RELEASE FORMS • ATHLETE MEDICAL FORMS • SUPPLEMENTAL FORMS

BUILDING YOUR PROGRAM'S REGISTRATION PACKET (OVERVIEW)

Cover Letter: Programs are encouraged to use a cover letter to provide a brief introduction and submission instructions to athletes and their families. This letter can be customized for your Program's needs.

New Athlete Forms - The following 3 forms will be in use:

  • Athlete Registration Form
  • Athlete Registration Renewal Form
  • Athlete Medical Form (as needed)

ATHLETE REGISTRATION FORM

The registration form includes:

  • Registration Form: This form collects contact details, health history, medications and treatments.
  • Waivers Releases and Policies: This form goes over risks, use of likenesses, emergency medical care, consent for health program participation, personal information, and other important details.

ATHLETE REGISTRATION RENEWAL FORM

Completed annually by all athletes to update contact information and capture any changes in health information and medications.

For Programs in the United States

Athlete Registration Form (PDF):

Athlete Registration Renewal Form (PDF):

Additional Resources:

For Programs in all other countries

Athlete Registration Form (PDF):

Athlete Renewal Registration Form (PDF):

Programs are encouraged to consult local legal counsel to ensure the forms are compliant in their jurisdictions. If you need to make substantive changes to the Registration Form, please contact the SOI Legal Department for approval.

ATHLETE MEDICAL FORMS

The medical form was updated in 2024. This form must be completed and signed by a Licensed Medical Practitioner who is qualified to conduct physical examinations and prescribe medications.It is minimally required for all Regional and World Games events or if required by local legislation or Program policies. Special Olympics still strongly encourages athletes to undertake regular medical checkups for the benefit of their own health and safety

The first page of the form collects medical information to ensure it's readily accessible during competition in the event of a medical emergency. The second page includes the Physical Medical Examination, which confirms whether the athlete has been cleared by a healthcare professional to compete. Please note that customization of this form is not permitted.

Medical Form (PDF):

SUPPLEMENTAL FORMS

Emergency Medical Care Refusal Form

The Emergency Medical Care Refusal Form (formerly called the Religious Objections Form) is rarely used and should only be completed if an athlete or legal guardian does not consent to emergency medical care on religious or other grounds and has marked a box under the Emergency Care provision on the Athlete Release Form.
It is recommended that Programs not include this form in general registration packets and instead make the form available upon request or by download online.

If you have questions about this form, please contact the SOI Legal Department.

Emergency Care Refusal Forms (PDF):

If you are interested in joining Special Olympics as an athlete, please contact the Special Olympics Program near you for its registration forms.

Download other Special Olympics registration forms by visiting the Volunteer and Unified Partner Registration Forms page and Young Athletes Registration Forms page.