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Become an athlete! Anyone 8 or older who has an intellectual disability can become a Special Olympics athlete. To register, get in touch with your nearest Special Olympics office. Below, you’ll find some more detailed information about eligibility, registration and more. |
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| Athlete Eligibility |
To be eligible to participate in Special Olympics, athletes must have an intellectual disability; a cognitive delay, or a development disability, that is, functional limitations in both general learning and adaptive skills. Participation in Special Olympics starts at age 8 years, and there’s no maximum age limit. Children with intellectual disabilities ages 2 through 7 can take part in the Young Athletes program, either at home or through a nearby Special Olympics program. People without intellectual disabilities can take part in Unified Sports, teams that mix people with and without intellectual disabilities. |
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| How to Register |
All individuals who meet Special Olympics eligibility requirements and wish to participate must register with an accredited Program. Each Special Olympics Program has its own athlete registration form. |
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| Code of Conduct |
All Special Olympics athletes and Unified Sports® Partners agree to a code of conduct that outlines expectations for sportsmanship, training and competition; and personal responsibility. |
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| Sportsmanship |
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| Training and Competition |
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| Responsibility for My Actions |
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I will not make inappropriate or unwanted physical, verbal or sexual advances on others.
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I will not drink alcohol, smoke or take illegal drugs while representing Special Olympics at training sessions, competition or during Games. |
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I will not take drugs for the purpose of improving my performance. |
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I will obey all laws and Special Olympics rules. |
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I understand that if I do not obey this Code of Conduct my Program or a Games Organizing Committee may not allow me to participate. |
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| Competition |
In Special Olympics, athletes of all ability levels are encouraged to participate, and every athlete is recognized for his or her performance. Competitions are structured so that athletes compete with other athletes of similar ability in fair divisions, a process called divisioning. Individuals with profound disabilities can participate through the Special Olympics Motor Activities Training Program, which emphasizes training and participation rather than competition. |
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| Available Sports |
| Special Olympics has 30 official sports, below are the sports are played in Gujarat State. |
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