Special Olympics Rhode Island
Address
370 George Washington Highway
#1
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 349-4900
Description:
Special Olympics is a global movement that unleashes the human spirit through the transformative power and joy of sports, every day around the world. Through sports, health, education and community programming, Special Olympics is tackling inactivity, intolerance, isolation and injustice that people throughout the world face, especially people with intellectual disabilities.
Special Olympics Rhode Island is one of the state!s most dynamic programs, providing over 1,600 year-round sports training and athletic competition opportunities to more than 4,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Special Olympics Rhode Island hosts over 40 statewide tournaments and competitions each year in 20 official and demonstration sports.
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Description
Special Olympics is a global movement that unleashes the human spirit through the transformative power and joy of sports, every day around the world. Through sports, health, education and community programming, Special Olympics is tackling inactivity, intolerance, isolation and injustice that people throughout the world face, especially people with intellectual disabilities. Special Olympics Rhode Island is one of the stateâs most dynamic programs, providing over 1,600 year-round sports training and athletic competition opportunities to more than 4,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Special Olympics Rhode Island hosts over 40 statewide tournaments and competitions each year in 20 official and demonstration sports.
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-5:00PM
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
Special Olympics training and competition is open to every person with intellectual disabilities who is at least eight years of age and who registers to participate in Special Olympics. There is no maximum age limitation for participation in Special Olympics Rhode Island so long as that person completes the registration process required by the Special Olympics General Rules. Any person wishing to participate must first have a medical exam, a signed Medical Release, a signed Parent/guardian/individual Release and a signed Athlete Code of Conduct.
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Print and complete the necessary forms listed in the Athlete section or Form section of the SORI website. Return forms to the Special Olympics Rhode Island office. The Director of Programs at Special Olympics Rhode Island will assist the new athlete in locating a local training program.
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Contact
Telephone Numbers
General Information
Hours:
Mon-Fri 8:00AM-5:00PM
Intake Process:
Print and complete the necessary forms listed in the Athlete section or Form section of the SORI website.
Return forms to the Special Olympics Rhode Island office.
The Director of Programs at Special Olympics Rhode Island will assist the new athlete in locating a local training program.
Program Fees:
No Fees
Eligibility:
Special Olympics training and competition is open to every person with intellectual disabilities who is at least eight years of age and who registers to participate in Special Olympics. There is no maximum age limitation for participation in Special Olympics Rhode Island so long as that person completes the registration process required by the Special Olympics General Rules. Any person wishing to participate must first have a medical exam, a signed Medical Release, a signed Parent/guardian/individual Release and a signed Athlete Code of Conduct.
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No
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Date of Official Change:
April 21, 2022
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Services
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Description
Special Olympics is a global movement that unleashes the human spirit through the transformative power and joy of sports, every day around the world. Through sports, health, education and community programming, Special Olympics is tackling inactivity, intolerance, isolation and injustice that people throughout the world face, especially people with intellectual disabilities. Special Olympics Rhode Island is one of the stateâs most dynamic programs, providing over 1,600 year-round sports training and athletic competition opportunities to more than 4,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Special Olympics Rhode Island hosts over 40 statewide tournaments and competitions each year in 20 official and demonstration sports.
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-5:00PM
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
Special Olympics training and competition is open to every person with intellectual disabilities who is at least eight years of age and who registers to participate in Special Olympics. There is no maximum age limitation for participation in Special Olympics Rhode Island so long as that person completes the registration process required by the Special Olympics General Rules. Any person wishing to participate must first have a medical exam, a signed Medical Release, a signed Parent/guardian/individual Release and a signed Athlete Code of Conduct.
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Print and complete the necessary forms listed in the Athlete section or Form section of the SORI website. Return forms to the Special Olympics Rhode Island office. The Director of Programs at Special Olympics Rhode Island will assist the new athlete in locating a local training program.
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Contact
Telephone Numbers
Geographies Served
Serves All Areas
Address Listings
Mailing
370 George Washington Hwy
#1
Smithfield, RI 02917
Physical (Primary)
370 George Washington Highway
#1
Smithfield, RI 02917
Contacts
Dennis DeJesus
Chris Hopkins
General Email
(401) 349-4900
Phone Numbers
Main Phone
(401) 349-4900
Fax
(401) 349-4936
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