SPECIAL OLYMPICS SOUTH CAROLINA

AREA 12

Cherokee, Spartanburg, and Union Counties

TO:                 Special Education Teachers and Coaches

FROM:           Special Olympics South Carolina Area 12 Management Team and Area 12 Director, Marsha Deal

SUBJECT:     Special Olympics Program Registrations and Calendar of Events

DATE:            August 3, 2006

Thank you for once again being a very vital part of Area 12 Special Olympics.  Enclosed is a full calendar of events.  We need your cooperation to make these events a positive experience for our athletes.  Our program involves over 1200 athletes and coaches in three counties.  It takes a great deal of time and effort on the part of our volunteer SOSC Area 12 Management Team to set up our competitions.   Due to the number of athletes and the time that it takes to prepare for the events, it is imperative that you adhere to all deadlines for registrations, medicals and releases. 

Please Note:

1.      Athletes must be at least 8 years old and have a copy of an updated completed medical form and release form on file in the Area 12 office. 

2.      For new athletes: Medical and Release Forms must be completed and sent to Area 12 Special Olympics by the time the registrations for the upcoming event are due.  The Medical is good for three years and the Release is good until the athlete is 21.  A release signed by the over 21 athlete is good forever.

3.      Three-year Renewals: A new medical form must be completed and sent to Area 12 Special Olympics.  A physical exam performed by a licensed examiner is required every 3 years for the athletes with YES in the items 1-6 on the application for Participation in Special Olympics.  An exam is required the first time NEW is checked in items 7-13.  Area 12 recommends the examination by a licensed examiner every 3 years.

4.      Athletes should wear Tennis Shoes to all events – not street shoes.

5.      Make a copy of the athletes’ medical and release forms.  Be sure to bring your copies to any local or state events.  You are to keep the medicals with you at all times during a competition just in case an athlete gets hurt. 

Important Deadlines:

August 28, 2006      Special Olympics Program Registrations Due

February 23, 2007  Medicals/Releases for all Track and Field due

                                to Area 12 office.

Please Help:

1.      Enclosed you will find:

a.       2006-2007 Calendar of Events

b.      Latest Roster of Athletes that are on file

2.      Please make corrections in red or blue ink or pencil on the athlete roster and return with your Program Registration for 2006-2007.

3.      Any athletes on the roster that are no longer with you, please make a note as to where they are if you know. 

4.      If a teacher or coach has changed in a program or school, please note that also and forward the information to that person. 

5.      In the event that you know of a teacher/coach that would like to begin participating in Area 12 Special Olympics, please have them call Marsha Deal for information.

6.      You may print a copy of the medical and the release form from the web site, or you may order them from me at the addresses below or use e-mail.

Mail Registrations to:          

AREA 12 SPECIAL OLYMPICS   

                                    P.O. Box 214

                                    Moore, SC 29369   or Fax 864-574-2920

We look forward to seeing you at our events!  Have a great year! Please call Marsha Deal at 864-576-3439 or e-mail her at area12@charter.net if you have any questions.   Be sure to put “Area 12” as your subject or it may not be opened. 

Note:   SOSC Area 12 Web Site:

                                    http://soscarea12.com

            SOSC Web Site:

                                    http://www.so-sc.org