Special Olympics Sports Offered
- Track & Field
- Volleyball
- Bocce
- Golf
- Soccer
- Skiing
- Basketball
Volunteers Needed: youth and adult partners needed for programs.
Athletes may compete at 8 years of age.
Must be a Shrewsbury resident or current member of the program
Attendance will be taken. If attendance is an issue, you may be removed from the roster.
Weather cancellation policy: Emails sent 2 hours prior to the start of practice.
Questions: e-mail shrewsburyspecialneeds@gmail.com
Receipt Notes
Jr Basketball: Ages (6 to practice) 8 to 15 for competition (if you turn 16 by April 2, 2023 and plan to compete, you should not register as a Jr).
Location: Sherwood Middle School, Shrewsbury
Date - Time: Tuesdays 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM
Start Date: November 29 - April 2
State Finals; April 2, 2023 (this date may change for Juniors)
What to wear, sneakers are a must, black shorts and gold practice shirts
What to bring: Water bottles
Senior Basketball Unified: Age 16 and up
Location: Sherwood Middle School, Shrewsbury
Date - Time: Tuesdays, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Start Date: November 29- April 2
League Play: Dates TBD
State Finals: April 2, 2023
What to wear: sneakers are a must, black shorts and gold practice shirts.
What to bring: Water bottles
Senior Basketball Traditional: Age 16 and up
Location: OAK Middle School, Shrewsbury
Date - Time: Thursdays 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Start Date: December 1- April 2
League Play: Dates TBD
State Finals: April 2, 2023
What to wear: You know the drill, Basketball shoes, black shorts and gold practice shirts.
What to bring: Water bottles
Location: Bowlero/AMF Bowling in Auburn, MA
Time: 9-11am - NEW Start Time
Start Date: Saturday November 19
Local qualifier is January 29 in Auburn
Regional qualifier is March 5 in Brockton
State Tournament is March 19 in Auburn
Assessment Rounds: TBD You must participate in assessment rounds to qualify for state game
Process: Important to read-
At the start of each track practice, each individual will check in, have their temperature taken and will be asked a number of questions pertaining to Covid. Please stay with your athlete / partner (if they require transportation home) until we know their temperature is acceptable to stay at practice and all questions on the Risk Form have been answered. Thermometers, hand sanitizer and masks have been provided by SOMA.
Only athletes / partners and 1:1 support individuals will be permitted on the track.
Also required: TWO NEW FORMS that must be completed by all athletes / coaches / partners and 1:1 support individuals in order to participate.
Communicable Disease Waiver:
As mentioned, vaccinations are not required, in lieu of vaccinations, SOI has mandated that as of April 1st, 2021, the Communicable Disease Waiver MUST be completed by all registered athletes and volunteers/coaches returning to play. This is a one time form inclusive of all sports with no expiration date. A hard copy of the Communicable Disease Waiver can be completed and brought to the first practice. Alternatively, an online version of the waiver can be completed electronically.
The waiver has been mailed out to everyone with a valid Medical or Class A form on file. If anyone receives the mailing and has already completed the waiver, they can disregard the mailing.
Covid 19 Risk Assessment Form:
The second of the two new required forms. Please click on the link below . This form must be completed and brought to the first practice. You will only need to complete this form one time, again inclusive of all sports. You will, however, be asked these questions each time you attend practice.
Forms & Downloads
Updated Medical / Class A Forms: may also be accessed at the link above. You have previously been notified if your medical has expired.
To view ALL of the SOMA Return to Play Resources, see below:
Covid-19 and Return to Play Resources - Special Olympics Massachusetts