Athlete's Corner

A special page for and about our athletes

This page will be regularly updated with any changes to information and with updates from our Council's Athlete's Representative and Global Messengers.  To recieve more information about our offerings, please fill out this FORM

New Participant Registration Process Info

The eligibility criteria for acceptance as a Special Olympics Athlete can be found on the SO Virginia website by pressing the button below.  

Please ensure that you (or your athlete if you are a guardian...) meets the criteria before attempting enrollment.  

Athlete Eligibility Criteria

Athlete Registration and Medical Forms Package (UPDATED)

The updated Registration Packet (new in Oct 2024) can be found at the button below.  

NOTE:  AREA 26 Procedure...
Please email your completed registration packet to [email protected]

(Please disregard instructions on the form telling you to mail it to Harrisonburg)


Area 26 Medical  / Registration Instructions and Forms

Contact Update

 If you want to update your contact information for the medical system (email, phone, etc.) Fill out the form at the button.   

Contact Information Update Form

Area 26 Athlete Representative

Kia Hill  is our current Athlete Representative. She acts as the voice of the athletes in Council votes and discussions, and writes the Athlete's Corner column in the Area Newsletter. 

If you have questions about what it is like to be a Special Olympian, or want to talk about Area 26, you can...

Contact Kia

Athletes In Action

See the latest from your friends in Area 26.  

Click the Photo for more information on the activity...
(This section will be updated regularly throughout the year. 
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