Quota Allocation for Provincial Games

  Quota Allocation for Provincial Games   Quotas for provincial games will be based upon the number of athletes that participated in the provincial qualifier in the year preceding the provincial games. The quota will be proportionally divided amongst all conference competitions based on participation at the provincial qualifier.  Please note that athletes registered in the adapt divisions are not …

Provincial Games Endorsement Procedure

Provincial Games Endorsement Procedure   Athlete Endorsement   Special Olympics Ontario will identify the athletes to advance to Provincial Games using the Athlete Selection Criteria in Sport and Competition Policy 7000-304 and 7000-306. District Developer (DD) will seek endorsements for each athlete. DD will request the community club coach / Educator (school based athletes) complete the Athlete Endorsement Form for …

District Team Manager Manual

District Team Manager Manual   Table of Contents   Team Lists/Contact Information District Team Meetings About this Section Team Meeting #1 Checklist Team Meeting #2 Checklist Sample Invitation Follow up letter for non-attendees Registration About this Section Registration Checklist Sample Chaperone Checklist Coaches Package Checklist Uniforms About this Section Uniforms by Sport Travel Financial About this Section Sample Fees Invoice …

Athlete Expectations at Major Games

Athlete Expectations at Major Games   Provincial Games   General   Athletes will be away from home for 4 days Athletes must be comfortable with minimal parental contact while at games Athletes have to be prepared to provide complete self care in terms of personal hygiene, and cleanliness Athletes must be comfortable in a structured environment. The Games follow a …

Hosting a Competition General Package

            Hosting a Special Olympics Ontario Competition General                                 Hosting a Special Olympics Ontario (SOO) Competition   Thank you for helping to provide competitive opportunities for Special Olympics Ontario athletes. This host package contains all of the information you need …

Extreme Weather Guidelines

The following guidelines have been developed to assist coaches and competition hosts in making decisions regarding extreme weather to ensure the safety of athletes, coaches and volunteers. Cold Weather If temperature with the wind chill is lower than –25 degrees, outside activity is not recommended. The following steps must be taken in such circumstances where the activity is deemed necessary, …

Competition Risk Management

Competition Risk Management   Insurance Requisition   If you are hosting your competition in a facility different from your training facility, you will need to request insurance for the competition.  Please fill out the online Insurance Requisition form, found of the SOO webpage.   First Aid / Medical Services   First Aid and Medical Services are required on-site for all …

Competition Budget

Competition Budget   Four to six weeks prior to the completion, the competition host is expected to submit a Projected Budget for approval. For Invitationals / Conference Competitions, this is submitted to your District Developer; for Provincial Qualifiers, it is submitted to the SOO Competition Developer.    The Competition Host, in conjunction with their community council, will receive and deposit all registration fees …

Coaches Meeting Sample Agenda

Coaches Meeting Sample Agenda   Welcome and Introductions Competition Host, Officials, Sport Tech Committee, First Aid Personnel, etc. Overview of Facility Map First Aid, Refreshments, Results, etc Review of Emergency Action Plan Review of Competition Schedule Review of Competition Format Review of Team Rosters (if not completed at registration) Verification of Club Coaches (if not completed at registration) Review of …