- Provide for the general welfare, safety, health and well-being of each Special Olympics athlete in your charge
- Assure that your athletes are assembled at the proper time and place for ceremonies, meals, training and competition
- Be thoroughly familiar with all information in this handbook and in all coaches’ information given out prior to or during the Games
- Provide the following specific services to each athlete under your care
- Supervision 24 hours a day in cooperation with other coaches in your delegation
- Assistance in accounting for luggage and/or personal items at all times
- Assistance in getting to meals, competitions, clinics and other events at scheduled times and ensuring proper hydration for athletes.
- Make sure prescribed medications are taken at proper times
- Make sure athletes wear credentials at all times
- Keeping track of equipment and assuring athletes use only equipment specifically fitted to each individual
- Accompany your athletes to and from hotels, sport venues and special events
- Dress and act at all times in a manner which will credit Special Olympics Massachusetts and your delegations
- Have copies of all medicals in your possession
- Report all emergencies to appropriate authorities after taking immediate action to ensure the health and safety of participants
- Know the location of the nearest medical service personnel at all times
- Be courteous to all volunteers
- Be aware that NO ALCOHOLIC beverages or non-prescription drugs will be allowed at any competition or special event site.
- Agree to abstain from smoking (tobacco (in all forms), cannabis (in all forms), vaping) at all competition and special event sites.
- will not possess concealed weapons or firearms
- Abide by athlete/coach ratio of 3:1 for individual sports and 4:1 for team sports
- Note that special equipment such as elbow pads, walkers, sport goggles, personal items and competition aids are the responsibility of the local program.
- All competition will be conducted in accordance with the rules as specified in the Special Olympics Rules and the National Governing Body Rules for each sport
- Uniforms – All athletes must wear proper clothing for competition: shorts, t-shirts, sneakers, etc. In the judgment of the Official, if an athlete is improperly outfitted, he/she may not be allowed to compete. Jeans, slacks, sport shirts, sweaters or shoes are not proper clothing. Medals, hats and jewelry may not be worn during competition.
ANY VIOLATION OF THESE RESPONSIBILITIES WILL RESULT IN THE
IMMEDIATE EXPULSION FROM THE WINTER GAMES!