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Become an Athlete Checklist

Complete each step below to finish your athlete registration and get on the court.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible to participate in Special Olympics, athletes must:

  • Be at least 8 years old (children ages 2½ to 7 are eligible to participate in the Young Athletes program).
  • Be diagnosed by an agency or professional as having one of the following conditions: intellectual disability; a cognitive delay as determined by standardized measures such as intelligence quotient or other generally accepted measures; or a closely related developmental disability, i.e., functional limitations in both general learning and adaptive skills.
  • Agree to uphold the Special Olympics Athlete Code of Conduct.
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Register for Your Winter Sport
Basketball sign-ups close November 1 — the season runs November 16 through March 7. Cheerleading is full this season, but you can join the waitlist.
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Register on State Portal
Complete your registration through the official Special Olympics state portal.
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Registration
Open Special Olympics Portal

The portal opens in a side window so you can work on both at the same time.

Follow These Steps
1
Sign In or Create Your Account
Log in to the Special Olympics Portal. If you're new, click "Sign Up" to create an account first.
2
Select "Tri-Cities Area" as Your Region
Use the search or dropdown to find and select Tri-Cities Area as your local program.
3
Complete the Medical History Form
Go to the "My Checklist" section in the portal and fill out the medical history form and any required releases.
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