Become an Athlete
Special Olympics Southern California (SOSC) athletes are children and adults with intellectual disabilities who are like all athletes – they love to train, compete and do their best, whether they win or lose. SOSC offers various programs for athletes of all ages.
Athletes
Athletes with intellectual disabilities ages 8+ years.
Young Athletes®
Athletes with and without intellectual disabilities ages 2-7 years.Unified Champion Schools® (UCS)
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Athletes without intellectual disabilities compete alongside athletes with intellectual disabilities of all skill levels.
SOSC provides programs throughout the southernmost counties in California: Kern, Imperial, Inyo, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura.
New Athletes
- Complete and submit the Athlete Registration Form.
- Athletes will be contacted by SOSC staff to discuss sports available in their community and sports season registration.
- Athletes connect with their coaches and start to train!
Current Athletes
- Two months prior to the start of the Sports Season
Athletes will be notified if their active athlete status is about to expire. - One month prior to the start of the Sports Season
All athletes whose active athlete status is about to expire will be required to complete the new Athlete Registration Form.