I am the Parent or Guardian of the Young Athletes participant named below and agree to the following:
1. Able to Participate. The Young Athlete is physically able to take part in Special Olympics.
2. Likeness Release. I give permission to Special Olympics, Inc., Special Olympics games organizing committees, and Special
Olympics accredited Programs (collectively “Special Olympics”) to use the Young Athlete’s likeness, photo, video, name,
voice, words, and biographical information to promote Special Olympics and raise funds for Special Olympics.
3. Risk of Concussion and Other Injury. I know there is a risk of injury. I understand the risk of continuing to participate with or
after a concussion or other injury. The Young Athlete may have to get medical care if there is a suspected concussion or other
injury. The Young Athlete also may have to wait 7 days or more and get permission from a doctor before playing sports again.
4. Health Programs. If the Young Athlete takes part in a Special Olympics health program, I consent to health activities, exams,
and treatment for the Young Athlete. This should not replace regular health care. I can say no to treatment or anything else
any time for the Young Athlete.
5. Personal Information. I understand that Special Olympics will be collecting the Young Athlete’s personal information as part
of participation, including name, image, address, telephone number, health information, and other personally identifying and
health related information provided to Special Olympics (“personal information”).
- I agree and consent to Special Olympics:
- using the personal information in order to: confirm eligibility and safe participation; run trainings and events; share
competition results (including on the Web and in news media); provide health treatment if the Young Athlete
participates 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.
- using the personal information for communications and marketing purposes, including direct digital marketing through
email, text message, and social media.
- sharing personal information with (i) researchers, such as universities and public health agencies, that are studying
intellectual disabilities and the impact of Special Olympics activities, (ii) medical professionals in an emergency, and
(iii) government authorities for the purpose of assisting with any visas required for international travel to Special
Olympics events and for any other purpose necessary to protect public safety, respond to government requests, and
report information as required by law.
- I have the right to ask to see the personal information or to be informed about the personal information that is processed. I
have the right to ask to correct and delete the personal information, and to restrict the processing of 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.aspx.