Special Olympics Northern California - Santa Clara County
Free year-round sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, with county-level programmes across Northern California.
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What this is, in plain language
Special Olympics NorCal offers free, year-round sports training and competition in 11 sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, organised by county, including Santa Clara County. Coaches provide modifications so people of every ability level can take part, and a Young Athletes programme covers younger children.
Getting started
You sign up online as an athlete — training starts at age 6, competition at age 8 — and need an approved Athlete Application, renewed each year. There's also a contact form on the site if you have questions first.
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What they say about themselves
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- Offers free training and competition in 11 sports through the year, led by trained coaches who provide modifications for every ability level.
- Athletes train locally for 8–10 weeks before regional competitions, with registration organised by county and season.
- Athletes can begin training at age 6 and compete at 8, with no maximum age; a Young Athletes programme covers younger children.
- Participation needs an approved Athlete Application renewed each year; a doctor's examination is no longer required.
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