A1 Athlete Registration – Updated 2020/2021
ATHLETE RELEASE FORM
I agree to the following:
1. Ability to Participate. I give permission to Special Olympics, Inc., Special Olympics games organizing committees,
and Special Olympics accredited Programs (collectively “Special Olympics”) to use my likeness, photo, video, name,
voice, words, and biographical information to promote Special Olympics and raise funds for Special Olympics.
2. Likeness Release. I give permission to Special Olympics Washington to use my likeness, photo, video, name, voice,
words, and biographical information to promote the program.
3. Risk of Concussion and Other Injury. I know there is a risk of injury. I understand the risk of continuing to play sports
with or after a concussion or other injury. I may have to get medical care if I have a suspected concussion or other injury.
I also may have to wait 7 days or more and get permission from a doctor before I start playing sports again.
4. Emergency Care. If I am unable, or my guardian is unavailable, to consent or make medical decisions in an emergency,
I authorize Special Olympics to seek medical care on my behalf, unless I mark one of these boxes:
5. Overnight Stay. For some events, I may stay in a hotel or someone’s home. If I have questions, I will ask.
6. Health Programs. If I take part in a health program, I consent to health activities, screenings, and treatment. This
should not replace regular health care. I can say no to treatment or anything else at any time.
7. Personal Information. I understand that Special Olympics will be collecting my personal information as part of my
participation, including my name, image, address, telephone number, health information, and other personally identifying
and health related information I provide to Special Olympics (“personal information”).
• I agree and consent to Special Olympics:
o using my personal information in order to: make sure I am eligible and can participate safely; run trainings and
events; share competition results (including on the Web and in news media); provide health treatment if I participate
in a health program; analyze data for the purposes of improving programming and identifying and responding to
the needs of Special Olympics participants; perform computer operations, quality assurance, testing, and other
related activities; and provide event-related services.
o using my contact information for communicating with me about Special Olympics.
• I have the right to ask to see my personal information or to be informed about the personal information that is processed
about me. I have the right to ask to correct and delete my personal information, and to restrict the processing of my
personal information if it is inconsistent with this consent.
• Privacy Policy. Personal information may be used and shared consistent with this form and as further explained in the
Special Olympics privacy policy at www.SpecialOlympics.org/Privacy-Policy.
8. Optional Informational Responses.
• Please list your current living/housing situation (group home, with family, etc.):____________________________
• How did you hear about us:____________________________
ATHLETE SIGNATURE (required for adult athlete with capacity to sign legal documents)
I have read and understand this form. If I have questions, I will ask. By signing, I agree to this form.
PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE (required for athlete who is a minor or lacks capacity to sign legal documents)
I am a parent or guardian of the athlete. I have read and understand this form and have explained the contents
to the athlete as appropriate. By signing, I agree to this form on my own behalf and on behalf of the athlete.
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