A Video Tutorial of the new platform is available to help you understand the process and steps to complete the registration.

Secure Form Distribution

Each school will be asked to dowload and then complete the registration form above to register for SOO Programs and Events.  Once completed the main school contact will email schools@specialolympicsontario.com the attached form. After that the main school contact will  receive a private, secure Google Sheets link from their local SO contact of that document. This will confirm your registraiton

Ongoing Registration

This Google Sheets link will serve as your registration form for the entire school year and additonal school years—no additional forms will be used.
Important: Save this link or the file in a secure location, as it will be used for all events throughout the year. Access to this form is restricted to your school and SOO staff only.

Actions Required:

Download 

Please download the above Registraiton Form Excel File and follow the steps below.

Form Details: The first tab labeled “School Year” contains the intake form, which requires comprehensive information about your school. Ensure that all fields are completed and review the participating schools’ policy and code of conduct before signing. SOO will approve each form with a checkmark at the bottom. If any issues arise, SOO staff will leave a comment on the sheet.

• Important Notes:

1. Single Entry: This information needs to be entered only once.

2. Updates: You can update your list of participating students (both SO athletes and Unified Partners) throughout the year. Please highlight any changes.

Schools will receive an invoice in May based on the number of students registered.

Registration Process: After completing the intake form (school year tab), you’ll need to fill out the respective form for each event you wish to participate in (ex., sports festival). Submit these forms at least 7 days before the event to ensure your registration is accepted.

Steps to Follow:

1. Review Key Notes: Check for any important updates or changes.
2. Fill in Required Information: Complete all necessary fields on the right-hand side of the form.

Final Step: After completing the intake form (school year tab) and applicable event tab (ex., Sport Festival), you will

1. Save the Excel file 
2. Send it to: schools@specialolympicsontario.com

SOO will then send you an email confirming your registraiton and send you a secure Google Sheet (which is an online version of your Excel file). This Google Sheet will serve as your registraiton form/link for any and all future events.

Note: This information is secure and only accessible to SOO staff

1. Application (only need to complete once)

Schools interested in becoming a Unified Champion School must complete this application once, including returning schools. This application is included in the registration file under the “Unified Champion School” tab. Please follow these steps:

1. Answer the Short Questions: Provide responses to the initial questions at the top of the form.
2. Select Pillar Initiatives: Indicate which pillar initiatives you aim to achieve. (Note: This is a projection of your goals.)
3. Outline Your Plan: Briefly describe how you plan to achieve these initiatives.
4. SOO will mark your application with a checkmark to confirm receipt. If there are any issues, SOO staff will leave a comment on the sheet.

2. Annual Report – Due April 30th

To maintain your status as a Unified Champion School or Banner School, you must submit an annual report by April 30th each year. This report should include:

1. Participation Numbers: Detail how many people participated.
2. Initiatives Achieved: Specify which initiatives your school accomplished.
3. Successes and Challenges: Provide a detailed account of successes and challenges faced, using the required long-answer questions.