Athlete Registration

Athlete and Volunteer Registration Day will be held in the summer in order to sign up for winter and summer sports. Letters and forms will be sent to coaches, athletes and volunteers at least 3 weeks before Registration Day. It is strongly recommended that returning athletes register on or before Registration Day to assist in the registration process, programming and budgeting. Registration is ongoing throughout the year provided that there is room in the programs. Athletes and coaches must have completed SOBC Registration form and SOBC Vancouver medical form and the athletes must have paid the club and program costs before participation in any sport.

Eligibility

Programs are open to individuals with an intellectual disability and are designed to increase fitness levels, develop individual and/or team skills and to promote sportsmanship and fair play. No person shall, on the grounds of gender, race, religion, ability level, or financial constraint be excluded from participation. Please note, however, that some sports may require good upper body strength and coordination. Minimum age is eight. If you have any questions regarding eligibility, please contact Dianne Zamborsky at registration@sobcvancouver.org.

Medicals

For liability and safety reasons, the medicals of each athlete participating in a program (or competition) must be on-site. An athlete cannot participate in the day’s events (training or competition) if there is not a current completed medical on hand, regardless of whether they, or their guardian, give their authority to participate without one.

Head Coaches should ensure that they have up-to-date medicals, especially prior to attending a competition. Medications change all the time and we are not always notified. If you are advised of any change on a medical form, please notify the Registration Coordinator.

How To Register

In order to register for our programs, please complete the following:

  1. First time registration for new athletes – you must complete this Registration Form for SOBC Provincial Offices – this is a one-time requirement.
  2. Fill out a Medical Form.
  3. Mail – with the Annual Fee of $20, paid by cheque made payable to “SOBC – Vancouver”. Note: There may be additional program fees as listed under each sport – and send all to:

    SOBC Vancouver
    c/o Registration Coordinator
    301 – 2350 W. 1st Avenue
    Vancouver BC V6K 1G2

  4. OR – after Registration Day, New athletes may register at the programs with the head coach or team manager – but THEY MAY NOT PARTICIPATE UNTIL CONTACTED BY SOMEONE FROM THE REGISTRATION COMMITTEE. The coach or team manager will provide you with a registration kit, and the two forms inside need to be completed and received upon which time you will be contacted and informed that the athlete is now able to participate.

Downloadable Forms

Athlete Registration Form (PDF)
Athlete Medical Form (PDF)

To view these forms, use a PDF viewer such as Adobe Reader.

To learn about Special Olympics guidelines and procedures, or to access additional important forms, please go to the Forms and Policies page.