ELIGIBILITY AND ENROLLMENT INFORMATION
In order
for an athlete to be eligible for the
Northwest Special Olympics program, the following
guidelines are required:
- The athlete is currently enrolled
in Hilliard or
Dublin
Schools
, a graduate of Hilliard or
Dublin
Schools
, or a resident in the Hilliard or
Dublin City School District
- The athlete must be eight (8)
years of age or older.
- The athlete is identified as
having limitations in both general learning and adaptive skills.
- The athlete must complete a Special
Olympics Application for Participation (medical release signed by parent/guardian
and physician).
Listed are the sports within each season,
as well as the minimum age required to train and compete in each sport and the tentative
practice facility. Transportation to and from practice is up to the athlete, family
and/or guardian. A team van is provided
to some of the games and tournaments if held outside the
Columbus
area. If you would like to receive an
athlete enrollment packet, please contact us by using the above contact info.
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FALL SPORTS
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Bowling (Team)
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Sep – Oct
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8 years & older
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Sawmill Lanes
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Swimming (able to swim 25m)
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Sep – Dec
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8 years & older
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Hilliard YMCA
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WINTER SPORTS
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Basketball Team: (Try-outs)
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Nov – Mar
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12 years & older
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Hilliard &
Dublin MS
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Basketball Skills: (Individual Skills)
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Jan – Mar
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8 years & older
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Washington Elem.
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SPRING SPORTS
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Athletics: (Track & Field)
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Apr – June
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8 years & older
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Hilliard Darby HS
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Volleyball: (Try-outs)
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Apr – June
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12 years & older
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Dublin
Karrer MS
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Gymnastics:
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Apr – June
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8 years & older
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Fliptastics Gymnastics
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Individual Bowling:
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Mar – June
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8 years & older
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Sawmill Lanes
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SUMMER SPORTS
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Softball Team: (Try-outs)
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July – Sep
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12 years & older
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Hilliard Darby HS
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Softball Skills: (Individual Skills)
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July – Sep
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8 years & older
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Hilliard Darby HS
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Golf:
(Unified)
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July – Sep
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12 years & older
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Shamrock Golf
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