SPECIAL OLYMPICS

Sports Training and Competition

VPI-Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and competition for athletes with intellectual disabilities. Each sports season lasts 12-14 weeks with practice held one evening per week and competition on the weekend(s). In this recreational program, we compete in Wisconsin Area, Regional and State Competition.

Athlete Requirements

• Must have a cognitive disability (mental illness does not qualify)
• Application for participation – completed and signed by physician
• S.O. release form – completed and signed by guardian and/or adult athlete

Volunteer Opportunities

• Coach
• Assistant Coach/Helper
• Bowling Lane Helper
• Fundraising

Volunteer Requirements

• Complete S.O.W.I. Volunteer Application
• Background Check
• Protective Behavior and General Orientation training online

Special Olympics Sports

• Flag football (new in 2011!)
• Bowling
• Team basketball
• Basketball skills
• Aquatics
• Athletics
• Snowshoe racing
• Soccer
• Bocce ball
• Softball

For more information regarding VPI-Special Olympics, please contact:

Pauline Ho
749-5859
paulineh@vpind.com