To participate in Special Olympics Arizona (SOAZ) programs at no cost and begin the adventure of making friends and learning new skills, follow the steps below!
Step 1: Find a Local Program and contact your Area Director
Step 2: If under the age of 18, complete the SOAZ Youth Unified Partner Packet. If over the age of 18, complete class A requirements
Step 3: Review the Partner Code of Conduct
Unified partners (individuals without intellectual disabilities) train and compete as a teammate alongside Special Olympics athletes on a Unified Sports Team (either on a school or community team). Unified partners can be any age!
There is no better way to combine a love of sports with the rewards of volunteer service than by becoming a Unified partner with Special Olympics Arizona.
Be at least two years old to participate in the Inclusive Young Athletes Program.
Be at least six years old for Area Competitions.
Be at least eight years old for State Competitions.
Be at least 16 years old for World/National Competitions.