Special Olympics athletes:

All persons wishing to become an athlete in Special Olympics Hawaii must register with the Area Director in their community or with the Outreach Manager at the State office.

The registration process begins by the athlete/parent/guardian completing an Application for Participation form . Please fax these forms to the State Office 943-8814 attention Kainoa Sandberg. New athletes must have a medical professional sign this application. Medicals are valid for three (3) years. If registering an individual with Down Syndrome an additional section must be completed. This is to ensure Special Olympics that the athlete does not have atlanto-axial instability and may compete in all sports. If an athlete has atlanto-axial instability they cannot compete in sports like squat in Powerlifting, or diving in Swimming.

A release form  must also be completed by athlete/parent/guardian and submitted to the Area Director or Outreach Manager. This release is good for a lifetime.

Unified Partners®:

All persons wishing to become Unified Partners® must register with the Area Director in their community or with the Outreach Manager at the State office. An individual must complete the Unified Sports® Partner form. If a minor, the parent or guardian must sign. There is no medical portion to this application. The application must be submitted to the Area Director in order for the athlete to begin training. This form is also valid for three (3) years.

Contact Information:

Kainoa Sandberg, Outreach Manager
(808) 943-8808 ext. 32 or
outreach@specialolympicshawaii.org