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Athletes are the heart of Special Olympics Alaska

Our athletes are children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities from across the Alaska. As part of our community they find success, joy and friendship. As athletes they realize abilities, not disabilities, becoming confident and empowered by their accomplishments.

We offer 14 Olympic-style sports in four Special Olympic Sport Seasons:

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Winter

December through March

Summer

March through June

Fall

June through September

Bowling

August through November

Each season includes opportunities for competition on a local and state level.
All athletes have the chance to quality and advance to National and world Games.

Special Olympics Alaska Athlete Eligibility Requirements

The athlete must:

Persons with functional limitations based solely on physical, behavioral, emotional, sensory or specific disabilities are not eligible. No person shall -on the grounds of gender, race, religion, color or national origin – be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity of Special Olympics.

How to Become an Athlete

The athlete, or the athlete's guardian, needs to contact their local Special Olympics Alaska progrom.
A meeting will be scheduled to program, eligibility requirements and the athlete's sport interests.

You can find your local Special Olympics Alaska community program here.

To become a registered athlete: A sports physical form for the athlete must be completed and signed by a licensed medical examiner. A release/consent form is also required for all athletes. For athletes under 18, the form much be signed by their parent or guardian.

Download an athlete registration packet here:

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New Athlete Packet

Once the registration forms are submitted to the local program, the athlete will be connected with a coach and training can begin.

Special Olympics Athlete Oath

Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt

Become a Volunteer
Change the world through sport!

We're looking for people of all types who would like to help us through their personal interest or professional experience.


Special Olympics Alaska hosts sports competitions throughout the year on a local and state level. Volunteers with and without sport specific knowledge are needed to ensure these events are safe and to provide the best athlete experience possible.


In addition to sporting events, we could also use help with fundraising and other events that support our the program, including family forums, victory celebrations, registration and outreach events and more.

Become a Volunteer

Long-term Volunteer Opportunities

Coach

Unified Partner

Sport Commissioner

Community Volunteer

Leadership

Fundraising Events

Become a Sponsor

Our collaboration with sponsors is essential to fulfilling our mission. Successful partnerships
are based on these core principles:

Employee Engagement

Community Engament & Affinity

Brand Alignment, Equity & Loyalty

Corporate Citizenship

Corporate Partnership Packages

Corporate partnership packages are available at various levels and may include any of the following contributions.

Financial Support/Sponsorship
In-Kind Product or Service Donations
Cause Promotions
Employee Volunteerism
Employee Fundraising
Matching Gifts for Company Donations
Design Services, Media Space, Print or
Production Assistance
Opportunities for Our Athletes to Speak at
Corporate/Community Events
Year-Round Corporate Partnership Opportunities