When a new athlete has attended around five sessions with us we begin to talk about registering them with SOGB; this is a normal process as all athletes that train under SOWM are registered with SOGB.
Note
If the athlete is already registered through another Special Olympics GB programme then we do not need to register them again.
To register with SOGB:
- You must complete the Special Olympics Athlete Membership (SAM) Form
- You must supply evidence that confirms they meet the eligibility criteria (like an EHCP)
In cases where providing supporting evidence is not possible, an endorsement form can be completed by a suitably qualified or experienced individual.
Please email the completed SAM form and supporting evidence to [email protected]; the club Eligibility Officer will take a look over the supporting evidence and, if they’re happy, counter sign the SAM form and send it to SOGB. Please note that any evidence you supply will also be sent to SOGB as part of the registration process. This sounds very formal, but we’re a relatively small group so you will have had a chat with the Eligibility Officer by this point!
If you have any issues completing the form let us know and we can post you a paper copy or provide one at a training session.
SAM Form Help
Below are some answers to questions that are asked on the SAM form.
Special Olympics Programme Name: SO West Midlands Ski Group
Special Olympics Region: West Midlands
Sport: Alpine Skiing
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