Special Olympics (Northern California) - Approved

• The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. This gives them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
• • Owner
    Sun Wee Yun
  • Created On
    10-01-2018
  • Updated On
    10-25-2024
  • Update Reminder
    09-13-2025

• How To Contact

  • Name
    General Questions
  • Phone
    (925) 944-8801
  • Fax
    N/A
  • Email
    not@available
  • Alt Name
    Danielle Powers
  • Alt Phone
    (925) 332-2394
  • Alt Fax
    N/A
  • Alt Email
    alameda@sonc.org
  • Address
    3480 Buskirk Ave
  • Address 2
    Suite 340
  • City
    Pleasant Hill
  • State
    CA

• More Information

  • Start Date
    06-27-2023
  • Expiration Date
    10-27-2025
  • Eligibility
    free
  • Fee
    0.00
  • Organization
    Special Olympics Northern CA
  • Zip Code
    94523

• Helpful Links

  • Main Program URL
    https://www.specialolympics.org/programs/united-states/northern-california?locale=en
  • Apply Online
    https://sonc.org/be-an-athlete/athlete-application/
  • Athlete Sport Registration
    https://sites.google.com/sonc.org/soncsportregistration/home
  • FAQ (scroll down to see FAQ)
    https://sonc.org/be-an-athlete/
  • Our Programs
    https://sonc.org/our-programs/

• Detailed Information

  • **The following information is specifically for Alameda. Other counties can be found thru “Find a program”**

    Alameda offers training and competitions in 11 sports for Special Olympics athletes.

    Application, approval, and registration are required before attending practice. This applies to each season. Visit our Be an Athlete page for full information on applications and important deadlines.

    All athletes must now register for each sport, each season, in order to participate. This applies to new and returning athletes. Visit our new Athlete Sports Registration Page to register for a sport and learn more.

    
    

    **The following information is specifically for all of Northern California**

    Join Our Team as a Special Olympics Athlete

    Special Olympics Northern California provides FREE year-round sports, health and leadership programs for more than 23,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

    How to participate:

    1. Submit Athlete Application. <https://sonc.org/be-an-athlete/athlete-application/>

    2. Wait for email confirmation from athletes@sonc.org that your application has been approved.

    3. Register for the sports you want to play. <https://sites.google.com/sonc.org/soncsportregistration/home>

    
    

    Important details:

    - Participation in Special Olympics Northern California sports requires an annual renewal of the Athlete Application.

    - Only renew when you have been notified via email by SONorCal or your coach.

    - If you are unsure of your Athlete Application Status, check the SONorCal Athlete Status Check Form before applying. <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfNQOygorfG5CERnzpwIuB-YPolIZWU292gZIYWVvHhNl33yg/viewform>

    - Once you have an approved Athlete Application, you must register for each sport you want to play.

    - Programs are offered throughout Northern California.

     

    To Apply

    New athletes:

    - Complete the Athlete Application.

    - Look for an approval email from athletes@sonc.org (may take up to 5 business days).

    Returning athletes:

    - Look for a renewal email notice from athletes@sonc.org 45 days prior to your application expiration date.

    - Complete the form and look for an approval email from athletes@sonc.org.

    - Once approved, your Athlete Application will be valid for one (1) year, and you can register for any available sports during open registration periods.

    ****Athletes may not participate in sports activities or practices until their Athlete Application has been approved.****

    
    

    To Register for Sports after Athlete Application Approval

    - Go to www.SONCSportsReg.org during open registration periods.

    - Find your county, season and sports.

    - Complete the online registration form.

    - Look for a confirmation email from Special Olympics Northern California.

    - The coach of the team you registered for will contact you within 10 business days of the close of registration with information about practices and the season.

• Eligibility Information

  • States
    • CA
  • Counties
    • Alameda County
    • Amador County
    • Butte County
    • Calaveras County
    • Colusa County
    • Contra Costa County
    • Del Norte County
    • El Dorado County
    • Fresno County
    • Humboldt County
    • Kings County
    • Lake County
    • Lassen County
    • Madera County
    • Marin County
    • Mariposa County
    • Mendocino County
    • Merced County
    • Monterey County
    • Napa County
    • Nevada County
    • Placer County
    • Plumas County
    • Sacramento County
    • San Benito County
    • San Francisco County
    • San Joaquin County
    • San Mateo County
    • Santa Clara County
    • Santa Cruz County
    • Shasta County
    • Siskiyou County
    • Solano County
    • Sonoma County
    • Stanislaus County
    • Sutter County
    • Tehama County
    • Tulare County
    • Tuolumne County
    • Yolo County
    • Yuba County
  • Cities
  • Zipcodes
  • School Districts
  • Age Groups
    • All Age Groups
  • Languages Served
    • English
    • Spanish
    • Vietnamese
    • Russian
    • Other
  • Family Incomes
  • Insurance Providers

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