Athlete Eligibility
In order to be eligible for participation in Special Olympics, an individual with an intellectual disability must agree to observe and abide by the SOO Athlete Code of Conduct.
Individuals of all ages and all abilities can train and compete in Special Olympics. Athletes train with and compete against athletes of similar ability level.
How To Register As An Athlete
SOO - Stratford & Area holds two registration sessions yearly: one in April (for Summer sports) and one in September (for Winter/Spring sports). All registrations are completed through our community website (soostratford.com).
Sports currently offered by sport season
Summer: golf, soccer, softball (C, D), t-ball and track & field
Winter/Spring: basketball, 5 pin bowling, curling, floor hockey and swimming
The base registration fee per athlete per sport season ($25 for Summer; $35 for Winter/Spring) covers all sports for which that athlete is registered for that season. Additional surcharges, as applicable, are included in the sport description for specific sports. Please refer to the "Sports" section of this site for information on the day, time and location for each sport.
If you are a RETURNING athlete, please check the “Events” page (calendar) for the dates and locations of registration sessions for the applicable sport season.
If you are a NEW athlete, you must be registered with both SOO and SOO - Stratford & Area before you will be eligible to participate in any SOO - Stratford & Area sport programs. Registration with SOO is completed online via the SOO website (specialolympicsontario.com). Those without access to a computer or unable to register with SOO online may register by completing hard copies of the SOO Athlete Registration Form and the SOO Athlete Information and Medical Form and returning them to our community data administrator (see below). These can be found on the “Forms” page of this web site.
Completed SOO Athlete Registration and Information/Medical Forms are to be e-mailed, mailed or dropped off to:
Jane Larkworthy, Data Administrator
96 Nile Street, Stratford, ON, N5A 4C8
Home: 519-271-1422
E-mail: dicknjane@rogers.com