Registration is required for all Special Olympics Louisiana delegates regardless of current status. Beginning January 1st, ALL athletes and volunteers (including coaches) must register in the new portal to be able to compete/participate at future events.
Below is a number of resources to help you register. If you have questions, contact our office at 800.345.6644 or email info@specialolympicsla.org!
Resources for Completing
Registration
The Athlete application is required annually for participation by all athletes (with intellectual disabilities). This form asks for contact information, health history, waivers, releases and code of conduct. These help us create a safe and supportive environment, ensuring everyone’s health, safety, and dignity are respected. Once approved, the application clears an athlete for participation for one year across all Special Olympics Louisiana’s sports and events.
Get Started
Step 1: Registration
Click below to register!
Registration for athletes and volunteers is online-only and is required annually to participate.
Know someone who wants to participate but doesn’t have access to a computer? Contact us at 800.345.6644.
Need more information about Registration?
Scroll below for our Frequently Asked Questions.
Step 2: Find Your Sport
With 14 Olympic-Type sports, there is comething for everyone! Click below to find your sport.
Step 3: Questions?
First, view our FAQ section below. You can call us at 800.345.6644 or email info@specialolympicsla.org.
FAQ - SOLA Athlete Application
Yes! All athletes must use the portal to register. Paper forms will no longer be accepted.
Yes! All registrations, moving forward will need to be completed through the portal.
They must be vaild in the portal by the State event eligibility deadline. Please plan ahead.
Check your spam/junk folder. If it’s not there, contact your regional staff to resend it.
Yes. You can “Select Volunteer Role” in your account to add other roles.
No. Do not create a new account. Just “Select Volunteer Role” to add coaching access.
No. Contact your region staff for help. Creating another account will cause duplicate profiles and delays.
Register New Participant: For brand-new athletes who don’t have a COE profile yet.
Add Participant: To invite an existing COE athlete to your agency’s roster.
Use “Add Athlete” to invite them. They’ll appear on your roster once the athlete accepts.
Special Olympics Louisiana will remove Coach Zone access but keep Volunteer Zone access. Athlete information is no longer visible to them.
Yes. Forms require the athlete (if their own guardian) or their legal guardian to sign. Esignatures are accepted.
Contact your region to make a plan. Options include:
- Creating a guardian profile to manage multiple athletes.
- Fill out Health History information and send e-signature requests to guardians.
- Printing, mailing, and uploading signed forms
Options include:
- Agencies assisting with in-person signing.
- Downloading, printing and mailing forms for signature, then re-uploading.
- Working with your regional staff for other solutions.
No. The standard form language is required for participation.
Yes. Any updates to the Health History Form require a new signature. The expiration date will be reset for 365 days from the update.
Yes. It acts as a digital file folder accessible by coaches/admins. .
Not yet. Sports entries (e.g., bowling scores) will still be submitted the usual way for now.
Yes. Your region can tag them to multiple LTPs, and each LTP will see them on their roster.
Contact your regional staff to verify your role and update your access.
Now! Even if paperwork is current, starting early will make
the transition smoother for everyone.
