Special Olympics - D15 Blue Jays
District 15 Special Olympics provides sports training and competition in a variety of sports for children ages 8-15 having a variety of disabilities. These sports provide opportunities to develop physical fitness, the development of leisure skills, the enjoyment of learning new skills, the experience of working with their peers, and being a part of a team while making friends and improving social interactions.
District 15 Special Olympics team, the Blue Jays, is currently looking at representing District 15 in the following sports: Snowshoeing, Athletics, Soccer, and Soccer Skills. We may be able to offer additional sports depending on student interest and coaching availability.
Who is eligible to participate in Special Olympics:
- People age eight and above who are considered to have intellectual disability* as determined by their localities.
- People with closely related developmental disabilities** such as those who have functional limitations, both in general learning and in adaptive skills, such as recreation, work, independent living, self-direction, or self-care. Note: People with functional limitations based solely on a physical, behavioral, emotional, specific learning disability, or sensory disability are not eligible.
Teams will have practices one day a week about eight weeks prior to the event. These practices will be run after school hours at one of our district schools and led by both the Head Coach and Assistant Coach.
- Special Olympics offer students an extracurricular program designed specifically for them.
- Special Olympics give students a chance to experience being part of a team.
- Special Olympics help students learn how to make friends and play with others.
- Special Olympics help students get a better sense of self while developing social and self-help skills.
Special Olympics Illinois Center of Excellence Online Registration Portal
Special Olympics has a new athlete registration process.
To register, there are 2 steps to participate.
- Complete the D15 Special Olympics Interest Form.
- Complete the Center of Excellence (COE) Special Olympics Illinois (SOILL) registration at portals.specialolympics.org.
All tasks within the Center of Excellence portal must be fully completed and on file with Special Olympics Illinois (SOILL) prior to any relevant deadline, otherwise the athlete will not be able to participate in SOILL competitions, programs, and events.
See instructions to complete this form:
- Parent/Guardian & Registering Your Athlete (English) / (Spanish)
- Creating a Portal Account
Questions? Please contact Jim Hermetet, hermetej@ccsd15.net, or Melissa Souden, soudenm@ccsd15.net, Special Olympics Facilitators.
