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FAQ Sports Schedule Documents Volunteer Register Now About FAQ Sports Schedule Documents Volunteer Register Now 2021 Special Olympics Oregon Summer Virtual Games Season Concluded July 30th The 2021 Summer Virtual Games season has concluded. Sign Up ATHLETE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED Questions » sports@soor.org Coaching opportunities available. Coach Registration Join Us On Facebook Join us on Facebook to connect with other athletes, participate in our Virtual Games, and watch our ceremonies. like us on facebook Start Your Training Choose your sport and start training today. Go for your personal best and then submit your scores between July 12-18, 2021. download scorecard How Do The 2021 Summer Virtual Games Work? Once you have signed up and selected your sports and events, Special Olympics Oregon will connect you with a trained coach. Your coach will ensure that you understand how to perform each event by: Connecting with you personally throughout the season via phone calls or conference calls Sharing training & rule guides demonstration videos Connecting you with other athletes in your events Connecting you with online training via SOOR Active Support you in submitting your scoresheets Thank You to Our Sponsors Frequently Asked Questions Will you be awarding medals? Commemorative medals will be awarded to all participants. What if I don’t have all the equipment needed? No problem. Your coach will support you in modifying equipment. For example, you can use a club or bat for golf putting. Do I need a current medical form? We will not be requiring a medical form for the virtual games, however we encourage you to get consent from your doctor before participating in Special Olympics events. What if I get injured during virtual participation? Let your coach know and they will support you in completing an incident form. Is there an age limit to sign up as an athlete or Unified partner? An athlete or Unified partner must be 8 years or older to participate. Can I practice and/or compete in-person with my coach and teammates? NO, in-person participation is not allowed. How do I become a coach? You can find the 2021 SOOR Summer Virtual Season Coach Job Description & Step by Step Instruction here . Can I be an event volunteer? You can find the Virtual Event Volunteer options here . You can create encouraging videos, be virtual fans in the stands, be a social media advocate, or make cheer cards. When will I first hear from my coach? You should hear from your coach starting the week of May 31 - June 6,2021. What Sports Are Offered You may compete in up to 3 of the following sports. ATHLETICS You can enter up to 3 individual events and 1 Unified event 25m Manual Wheelchair 25m Motorized WC Obstacle 50m Run/Walk/Roll 100m Run/Walk/Roll Standing Long Jump Tennis Ball Throw Wheelchair Tennis Ball Throw 1-mile Run/Walk/Roll 5k Run/Walk/Roll 5k Unified Run/Walk/Roll (combined time of 1 athlete + 1 partner) 1-mile Unified Run/Walk/Roll GOLF You can enter up to 2 individual skills and 1 course event Short Putt Individual Skills Long Putt – Individual Skills 9-hole - Individual Course Play 18-hole- Individual Course Play 9-hole - Unified Pair Course Play 18-hole - Unified Pair Course Play FITNESS AS A SPORT You can enter both events Individual Fitness (5 Exercises) Unified Team Fitness (combined score of 1 athlete + 1 partner) Fitness as a Sport Exercises will include: Side to Side Twist Upright Row Field Goal Chest Press Frog Squat Burpees SOCCER You can enter up to 3 individual skills and 1 Unified event Dribbling Shooting Passing Juggling - Individual Juggling - Unified Pairs ESPORTS PRESENTED BY PLAYSTATION Learn More Register Schedule of Events Tune in LIVE for each event on YouTube Select your sports below to view or print out SCORECARDS: ATHLETICS Athletics Scorecard Submit Online » GOLF Golf Scorecard Submit Online » FITNESS AS A SPORT Fitness Scorecard Submit Online » SOCCER Soccer Scorecard Submit Online » Select your sports below to view or print out VIRTUAL RULES AND GUIDELINES + other sport resources: ATHLETICS 25M Manual Wheelchair Race 25M Motorized Wheelchair Race 50M Run/Walk/Roll 100M Run/Walk/Roll Standing Long Jump Tennis Ball Throw Wheelchair Tennis Ball Throw 5K Run/Walk/Roll 1 Mile Run/Walk/Roll GOLF Short Putt Long Putt 9-Hole Traditional 18-Hole Traditional 9-Hole Unified 18-Hole Unified FITNESS AS A SPORT 8 Week Plan Side to Side Twist Upright Row Field Goal Chest Press Frog Squat Burpees SOCCER Dribbling Shooting Passing Individual Juggling Unified Team Juggling Support the Athletes Here are a few ways you can get involved to support the athletes and the 2021 Summer Virtual Games! VOLUNTEER Join the FUN! Support and encourage athletes during the Summer Virtual Games. volunteer MAKE A VIDEO Volunteer to cheer! Submit a video to cheer on the athletes by using #SOORvirtualgames or posting to SOOR Active . DONATE Don’t sit on the sidelines. Your donation enables us to continue to provide much-needed at-home fitness and health programs, mental health support and community building. donate About FAQ Sports Schedule Documents Volunteer View...