CLASS "A" VOLUNTEER SCREENING

Volunteer | Athlete | Coaching | Competition | Local Program

2008 Fall Festival Forms

• Intent to Participate Forms
• Bocce Forms
• Golf Forms
• Softball Forms
• Sailing Forms

Volunteer Forms

• Volunteer Application / Class A Form
  • This application is required for coaches, local coordinators, Unified® Partners, chaperones, medical and security volunteers, group home staff and any other volunteer who will have one on one contact with the athletes. This Volunteer Application must be filled out in its entirety and signed by both the applicant and a local coordinator or coach. The Class A Volunteer Application form must be screened and application on file with SOCT prior to the any sport training.
  • Because a signature is required this form may not be e-mailed or faxed to SOCT. Please mail the completed form to Katie Femiak, 2666 State Street, Hamden, CT 06517.
    For questions call Katie at 203.230.1201 x224
• Unified Partner Form (PDF)
  • This form must be printed, filled out, and sent to the SOCT Regional Office at the address listed on the bottom of the page for any individual who will be training as a Unified Partner on a Special Olympics Team. The Unified Partner Release form must be on file with SOCT prior to the any sport training.
  • It is important to remember that Unified Partners (even youth age Unified Partners) are technically considered "Class A" Volunteers and therefore are subject to the same policy requirements as other volunteers.
  • This means all "Adult" Unified Partners must complete and submit a standard Volunteer Application in addition to the Unified Partner Application. All "Minors" must fill out the Volunteer Application and supply three letters of reference, both forms can be found in the 'volunteer' section.
• Minor Reference Letter
  • *This is filled out in conjunction with the Class A Volunteer Application
    All persons under the age of 18 must have three letters of reference (by non family members) submitted with the volunteer application. This form is a standard reference letter and can be used as template (one form per reference).
    Please return the 3 signed reference letter with the Class A volunteer application to Sarah Dickinson, 2666 State Street, Hamden, CT 06517.
    For questions call Sarah at 203.230.1201 x224
• Global Messenger Request Form
  • Fill this form out completely if you would like to have a Global Messenger at an event and return to Jamie Lazaroff. Jamie's contact information can be found on the form.

Athlete Related Forms

• Athlete Inquiry Form
  • For new athletes that are interested in participation; this form is used to place athletes in corresponding local programs. Please return this form via e-mail or regular mail to your region. (Addresses below)
• Athlete Medical Form (PDF)
  • This form must initially be completed and signed by a doctor and submitted prior to any potential athlete beginning any type of sports training. This form must be renewed every three years. Simply print, fill out and mail to Special Olympics Connecticut Regional Offices at the bottom of the page.
• Athlete Release Form (PDF)
  • This form is to be accompanied with the athlete medical
• Unified Partner Form (PDF)
  • This form must be printed, filled out, and sent to the SOCT Regional Office at the address listed below for any individual who will be training as a Unified Partner on a Special Olympics Team. The Unified Partner Release form must be on file with the SOCT prior to the any sport training.
  • It is important to remember that Unified Partners (even youth age Unified Partners) are technically considered "Class A" Volunteers and therefore are subject to the same policy requirements as other volunteers.
  • This means all "Adult" Unified Partners must complete and submit a standard Volunteer Application in addition to the Unified Partner Application. All "Minors" must fill out the Volunteer Application and supply three letters of reference, both forms can be found in the 'volunteer' section.
• Atlanto-Axial Instability Release Fom
  • This release is necessary for any Down Syndrome athlete with Atlanto-Axial Instability who wants to participate in a Restricted Sport. Restricted sports include: artistic gymnastics, butterfly stroke, diving starts in swimming, team soccer, snowboarding, alpine skiing, diving, high jump, pentathlon, and squat lifts. This release must be accompanied with the Medical Release Form as well.
• SOI Incident Report Form
  • In the event of injury due to accident during training, competition, practice, fundraising, or other Special Olympic event, this form must be filled out by the coach or Head of Delegation and submitted to Michael Mason at SOCT, 2666 State Street, Hamden, CT 06517 or MichaelM@soct.org.

Coaching Related Forms

• Coaches Certification Application
  • This form must be faxed or mailed to the state office.
    Attn: Jen Williams
    2666 State Street, Suite 1
    Hamden, CT 06517
    Phone: 203.230.1201 ext. 272
    Fax: 203.230.1202

Competition Forms

• Hall of Fame "Spirit of Life" Award Nomination Form

Local Program Forms

• Certificate of Insurance Form
  • This form is to be filled out if you need insurance for your practice facility

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