We are back! The management and coaches of  Special Olympics Montgomery County are focused on re-starting our traditional fall sports at this time.  These are bocce, flag football, long distance running/walking, powerlifting, soccer and volleyball.  All in-person activities will be governed by Special Olympics Pennsylvania covid-18 protocols which were released July 19. View the protocol instructions at the SOPA website here: Covid-19 Protocols.  

Status report:

Bocce:  

Other sports such as basketball, swimming and bowling are under review.

While you have time to prepare, check the expiration of your credentials and take the opportunity to renew them. Athletes and Unified Partners' medical participation forms are good for three years from the date of the health care provider's signature. If you need to renew, click on the "Click Here to Be An Athlete" button above. Volunteers' background clearances are good for five years and we know that many are expiring in 2021 and 2022. Visit the Special Olympics Pennsylvania background clearance steps here. The instructions will link you to the Volunteer portal. While completing your clearances please renew any expiring trainings: the protective behaviors and the concussion training are good for three years. And for certified coaches please check to see when your sport certification expires. If it is coming up, check the Special Olympics continuing education page here for renewal options. The sport certification is good for three years. If you need assistance with any of this, please contact SOMC at specialolympicsmontco@verizon.net 

Healthy Athletes! Check by clicking on our new page here at SOMC. Or look at the top menu bar! 

Coaches!  Please implement Fit 5… curious about the coach-driven physical activity, nutrition, and hydration 8 week plan called Fit 5? See the Fit 5 process document for step by step direction on how to sign up, implement and then become eligible for the Bronze Level specifically the Fit 5 component of the Coaches Training and Progression Plan. Thank you in advance for your participation!

Looking to support us? Donations will allow for the full return to our sports by the end of 2021.   Visit here to donate! Or contact the SOMC office at 215-542-1140, specialolympicsmontco@verizon.net. 

If you wish to donate in honor of a loved one, please visit the same link above.