How do I enroll in Special Olympics?

It’s easy to get involved Special Olympics. People who are 8 years of age or older with an intellectual disability (ID) are eligible to participate. Just follow these steps:

1. Complete the SONM Application for Participation form and have it signed by the athlete’s parent or legal guardian. Forms are linked below.
2. Keep a copy of the completed Application for Participation and return the original directly to Special Olympics New Mexico.
   Mailing address: 6600 Palomas NE, Suite 207, Albuquerque, NM 87109. Fax: (505) 856-0346, or email jena@sonm.org
3. Contact the Special Olympics Area Director for the county you live in to be placed into a local program and to learn about upcoming training and competition dates.

Registration and Supplemental Forms

To participate in training and competitions, all athletes are required to complete the Athlete Application for Participation form / renewal form every year.

Application for Participation (English)
SONM Application for Participation Form

Supplemental Forms
Emergency Care Refusal (Athlete)
Emergency Care Refusal (Parent/Guardian)

Application for Participation (Spanish)
SONM Application for Participation Form Spanish

Supplemental Forms (Spanish)
Emergency Care Refusal (Athlete)
Emergency Care Refusal (Parent/Guardian)

Learn more…

Special Olympics is committed to the highest ideals of sport and expects all athletes and Unified partners to act in a manner that both contributes to the overall mission of Special Olympics and follows Special Olympics New Mexico policies.

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Who is eligible for Special Olympics?

People 8 years of age and older who have an intellectual disability (ID) are eligible for participation in Special Olympics. There is no upper age limit for participation. We have many athletes who are over 30 years old!

What and when is the Special Olympics?

Special Olympics is a nonprofit organization that serves athletes 365 days a year! We offer year-round sports training and competition in seasonal, Olympic-style sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities (ID). We also offer Special Olympics Health programs including free health screenings through our Healthy Athletes program.

How do I join Special Olympics?

1. Get started by filling out the SONM Application for Participation Form.Mailing address: 6600 Palomas Ave NE #207 Albuquerque New Mexico 87109
2. Contact the Area Director for the county you live in to find out which local program will be the best fit for your athlete!
3. Contact our Sports Dept. if you have outstanding questions not answered by the Area Directors.

How much does Special Olympics cost?

Special Olympics training programs, local competitions and area level competitions are offered at no cost to the athlete. Every athlete, however, is required to pay a registration fee and a lodging fee if traveling for participation in state competitions. Many local Special Olympics programs conduct fundraisers or arrange sponsors through local businesses to assist with transportation and state competition fees.

Who can I call to find out more about Special Olympics?

If you have further questions about Special Olympics sports opportunities in your community, contact the Area Director for your county or call the Special Olympics New Mexico State Office at (505) 856-0342.

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