2026 Special Olympics Kansas Local Program Accreditation

2026 Special Olympics Kansas Local Program Accreditation

The following form is required for annual completion by all Local Programs, to ensure quality Special Olympics is offered consistently to those we serve. This form should be completed by the Local Program Coordinator. Please provide the information asked within this form, and direct any questions or concerns to Special Olympics Kansas staff. This form should be completed by December 31, 2025.
Local Program Name
Local Program Coordinator

First NameLast Name
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email
example@example.com
Program Social Media- list all website and social media information to be listed on SOKS Website for potential athletes and volunteers to reach you
- # of Athletes
- # of Class A Volunteers (Coaches, Program Assistants, other who meet the standards of being considered a Class A Volunteer) -- A Class A Volunteer has regular, close physical contact with athletes, is in a position of authority or supervision with athletes, is in a position of trust of athletes and /or handles cash, checks or other assets of SOKS. For these reasons, we require a background check for all Class A Volunteers over 18.
- Does your Local Program have an active Board of Directors or Management Team. Please describe
- # of Family Members involved in a leadership role
- # of athletes involved in a leadership role
- Does your Local Program have a succession plan in place?
- If you answered no to the above question, a Special Olympics Kansas representative will reach out to discuss how we can help.
- Please Check all your program will offer
- Does the Local Program participate in fundraising?
- Does your Local Program agree to comply with policies/guidelines for fundraising and financial management?
- Name
  
  First NameLast Name
- Address
  
  Street Address
  
  Street Address Line 2
  
  CityState / Province
  
  Postal / Zip Code
- Email
  example@example.com
- Do all active athletes have current and complete registration and medical documents on file with Special Olympics Kansas?
- Are all volunteer leaders in your Local Program registered as Class A volunteers according to the Special Olympics policy, including completion of the Class A Volunteer Form, background check completion and Protective Behaviors training?
- Have all training facilities used by the Local Program been deemed as safe?
- Has your program reviewed, and agreed to use, the Special Olympics Kansas standard procedure for crisis communications and incident reporting? Visit soks.org/local to find this information under Risk Management.
- Does your program agree to and follow all Special Olympics Kansas guidance for insurance procedures, including making necessary requests for Certificates of Insurance when needed? Visit soks.org/local to find this information.
- Does your program agree to and follow all Special Olympics guidance for logo usage and branding for communication materials, uniforms and signage. Visit soks.org/local to find this information.
- Does your program agree not to discriminate against any Local Program participant? This includes a person's race, origin, gender, religion, geography and political philosophy.
- Please list any competitions that the Local Program may host: Date & Competition
- Please list where athletes participating with Local Program are from (ex: school, agency, town or community):
- Please describe how the Regional Office or Headquarters could improve services to assist you in the operations of your local Program
- What new SOI official sports would you like to see offered at Region/State?
- By clicking Submit below we agree that, by completing this document:
  1. Our Local Program is authorized to operate as an official sanctioned agent of Special Olympics Kansas, including the right to use the name and logo of Special Olympics Kansas.
  2. We are authorized to solicit funds in the name of Special Olympics Kansas, according to Special Olympics Kansas policies and permissions.
  3. We are authorized to participate in Special Olympics Kansas activities.
  4. By completing this accreditation form, our Local Program has access to available resources from Special Olympics Kansas (examples: guidance/assistance with vendors or facilities, continuing education, and opportunities to participate in higher level competition), that might otherwise not be available if we are unaccredited.
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