Special Olympics New Mexico General Orientation The First Step to Becoming an SONM Coach, Unified Partner and Volunteer Updated 1/6/2014.

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Special Olympics New Mexico General Orientation The First Step to Becoming an SONM Coach, Unified Partner and Volunteer Updated 1/6/2014

The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for people 8 years of age and older with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. Special Olympics Mission

Components  Year-round  Sports training and competition  Olympic-type sports  Individual with intellectual disability Outcomes  Physical fitness  Courage and joy  Sharing of gifts and skills  Friendship Families Athletes Community Special Olympics Mission

Individuals with intellectual disabilities:  Receive appropriate instruction and encouragement  Receive consistent training  Compete among those of equal abilities Result = Personal Growth Special Olympics Philosophy

CanadaCaribbeanMexico AfricaAsia- Pacific Europe- Eurasia Latin America Middle East- North Africa Special Olympics, Inc. Board of Directors Global Regional National Local Special Olympics, Inc. Headquarters, Washington, DC North America Area/County Sub-Programs Local Athletes & Coaches 51 United States Programs Organizational Structure

Special Olympics New Mexico is the accredited Special Olympics program for the state of New Mexico. SONM is based in Albuquerque and is currently directed by a staff of 11 with the assistance of 5 area directors. SONM oversees the facilitation of six state-level and over 45 area-level competitions yearly and provides oversight for the 72 local teams competing in 13 different Olympic type sports offered at the state-level in New Mexico. In addition, SONM staff are responsible for the implementation of volunteer training through our approved Coaches Education Program providing sports specific training to over 1000 coaches each year. SONM Structure

Special Olympics training and competition is provided for:  Persons with intellectual disabilities as identified by an agency or professional  Aged 8 years or older  Persons registered with Special Olympics New Mexico Statement of Eligibility

 Sports opportunities for all ability levels  Divisioning for equitable competition  Awards for all participants  Random draw for advancement to higher levels of competition for athletes who have completed the minimum training and competition requirements. Unique From Other Sports Organizations

 Based on International and National Governing Body Rules  Contain few modifications  Provide sports & events for all ability levels  Govern all Special Olympics competitions Sports Rules

Provide all competitors a chance to excel 3-8  No more than 3-8 athletes or teams per division agegender  Grouped by age & gender (gender when appropriate) ABILITY  Further separated by ABILITY: For individual competition -  10-15% guideline and preliminaries For team competition –  Skills Assessment Tests and  Classification rounds of competition Divisioning

 Scrimmages  Area Competitions  State Competitions  National Games On a four year rotation  World Games On a four year rotation Competition Opportunities

 Improved strength, stamina & motor skills  Improved self-esteem & self-confidence  Healthy, skill-dependable employees  Greater independent participation in the community  Increased social skills through teamwork, interaction with peers and people without intellectual disabilities Proven Benefits of Special Olympics Participation

The mission of Special Olympics Healthy Athletes ®, developed in 1996, is to improve athletes' ability to train and compete in Special Olympics. Healthy Athletes is designed to help Special Olympics athletes improve their health and fitness, leading to enhanced sports experience and improved well-being. The key objectives of Special Olympics Healthy Athletes ® are: Improve access and health care for Special Olympics athletes at event-based health screenings Make referrals to local health practitioners when appropriate Train health care professionals and students in the health professions about the needs and care of people with intellectual disabilities Collect, analyze and disseminate data on the health status and needs of people with intellectual disabilities Advocate for improved health policies and programs for person with intellectual disabilities. Healthy Athletes

The Healthy Athletes ® initiatives are:  Fit Feet  FunFitness  Special Smiles  Healthy Hearing  Opening Eyes Healthy Athletes

 Athlete Leadership Programs Involves athletes in decisions affecting Special Olympics  Global Messenger Program Teaches athletes public speaking skills  Athletes as Coaches  Athletes as Officials  Athletes as Board Members Other Opportunities available for Special Olympics Athletes

Special Olympics Unified Sports ® is an initiative that combines approximately equal numbers of Special Olympics athletes and athletes without intellectual disabilities (called Partners) on sports teams for training and competition. The focus is then on the abilities of the teammates, not the disabilities. Special Olympics New Mexico offers Unified Sports ® competition in Volleyball, Bocce, Golf, Softball, Aquatics and Athletics. Unified Sports

 Learn new sports; develop higher-level sports skills;  Have new competition experiences  Experience meaningful inclusion as each athlete is ensured of playing a valued role on the team;  Socialize with peers and form friendships; and  Participate in their communities and have choices outside of Special Olympics Unified Sports Enables Athletes To:

Summer Games o o Athletics o o Bocce o o Unified Volleyball o o Soccer Four Corners o o Aquatics o o Unified Flag Football o o Unified Softball o o Golf Holiday Classic o o Bowling o o Basketball Separate Seasons o o Unified Team Bowling o o Equestrian SONM Sports Winter Sports o o Poly Hockey

I.Complete an SONM “A” Volunteer Application through the online volunteer portal found at II.Review the General Orientation and Protective Behaviors PowerPoint presentations (or attend an approved training) III.Complete and submit the General Orientation and Protective Behaviors quizzes found at IV.If you are new to SONM please notify your Head Coach you need Sport Specific Training. Your Head Coach will contact the SONM Office to set up a training/mentoring schedule. V.Once your training/mentoring has been completed, you must complete an Application for Sports Certification and pass the Sport Specific Quiz which will be given to you by the SONM office. VI.Recertification in your sport must be completed every three years How to Become a Certified SONM Coach

Special Olympics New Mexico Protective Behaviors

Preventing physical abuse No corporal punishment Prevent burns by checking the temperature of water (showers/bath) Do not withhold water or food Dispense only prescribed medications as prescribed by a physician and as indicated on an athletes consent form signed by his or her parent or legal guardian Protecting Special Olympics Athletes

Preventing emotional abuse Profanity, cursing or threatening athletes to improve performance or control behavior is not permitted Provide constructive and positive discipline Use of demeaning nicknames is not permitted Protecting Special Olympics Athletes

Preventing sexual abuse Provide at least two adults to supervise athletes changing, showering or toileting Hugs should be open and respect limits set by athletes and volunteers Private conferences should be held within sight of others Provide appropriate sleeping arrangements Educate athletes, partners, volunteers and family members about appropriate contact Protecting Special Olympics Athletes

 Separate accommodations should be arranged for male and female athletes  Hall monitors should be assigned to provide security  Roommates should be matched based on intellectual functioning and size of the athletes  Explain the rules of behavior for trips Tips for Trips

Legal  Reporting to appropriate authority (SO Executive Director)  State immunity provision for reporting SO Program Policies  Complete a Special Olympics Incident Report  SONM will suspend the alleged abuser throughout investigation  SONM will contact appropriate protective services agency  SONM representative to be only media spokesperson Responding to Signs/Allegations of Abuse

As a Special Olympics volunteer, I agree that while serving as a volunteer, I will:  Provide for the general welfare, health and safety of all Special Olympics athletes and volunteers.  Dress and act in an appropriate manner at all times.  Follow the established rules and guidelines of Special Olympics Program, Special Olympics Inc. and/or agency involved with Special Olympics Program.  Report any emergencies to the appropriate authorities after first taking immediate action to ensure the health and safety of the participants.  Abstain from the consumption or use of all alcohol, tobacco products and illegal substances while involved with ANY Special Olympics Program event, competition or training school.  Not engage in any inappropriate contact or relationship with athletes, volunteers or other participants of Special Olympics Program. Volunteer Code of Conduct

I promise to give of the time in my life so that Special Olympics athletes can have the time of their lives. I promise to support Special Olympics, not just as an expression of charity, but as a form of respect for my fellow human beings. I promise to spread the word of volunteerism because, in giving, I receive so much more in return. Special Olympics Volunteer Oath

 TRAINING is the key  COMPETITION is the means  Skill, confidence, courage & joy are the OUTCOMES  Better preparation for life is the GOAL  Lifelong skills & increased independence are the RESULTS Putting It All Together

Thank You For Volunteering With Special Olympics New Mexico