Announcement Regarding the COVID-19 Vaccine
SOSC Vaccination Disclosure Form Effective May 23, 2022, all registered SOSC participants (athletes, coaches, volunteers, and employees) are required to disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status ...
SOSC Vaccination Disclosure Form Effective May 23, 2022, all registered SOSC participants (athletes, coaches, volunteers, and employees) are required to disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status ...
Special Olympics Southern California is pleased to announce that as of June 1, we will begin Phase 3 of our Sports & Programs Return to ...
By Terrionna Brockman “I’ve learned empathy, compassion, support, kindness—the littlest things are big things to a Special Olympics athlete. You might not think it’s a ...
By Peter Tkac Mark Chiljian is an educator at Mission Viejo High School in California, where he has taught and lead a Foundation Autism Challenges ...
The Special Olympics Southern California Unified Young Athletes Showcase was a sight to see at the Warm Springs Middle School on May 4, 2022. Young athletes were kicking soccer balls while their peers cheered for them. Parents held back tears as their kids took the basketball court; for most, this was their first-time playing ...
By Peter Tkac John Ngo is a Special Olympics athlete from Southern California, a place he has lived his entire life. It’s also the region he will be representing in the upcoming USA Games for the very first time. He has played a variety of sports throughout his life but currently loves competing in tennis ...
SOSC Vaccination Disclosure Form Effective May 23, 2022, all registered SOSC participants (athletes, coaches, volunteers, and employees) are required to disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status via this form in order to participate in future sports programming, training, and events. The data collected will be used to inform SOSC on current COVID-19 vaccination trends within the ...
By Kimberly Villa Krystal Johnson is no stranger to Special Olympics Southern California. In the 21 years she’s been involved, she has participated in tennis, athletics, bowling, and floor hockey. Off the field, she serves on the SOSC Board of Directors and is a Global Messenger. Krystal will be representing SOSC in tennis, her favorite ...
By Terrionna Brockman Katharina Mitchell is from Tehachapi, California, and is proud to showcase her bowling skills at USA Games in Orlando, Florida for the first time. She has been bowling for Special Olympics Southern California (SOSC) for over ten years, starting out on the Antelope Valley team and eventually joining the Kern County Team ...
By Kimberly Villa “I am really excited to get this opportunity to go play at USA Games, to be part of Team SOSC, and to get the chance to go experience this crazy adventure. It’s going to be great!” When Erin Larner first volunteered at a Special Olympics event as a fifth grader, she would ...
Special Olympics Southern California is pleased to announce that as of June 1, we will begin Phase 3 of our Sports & Programs Return to Activity Plan. The exact start date of Phase 3 activity for your program or team will be decided by coaches in coordination with the local SOSC office. Please contact your ...
By Terrionna Brockman Antelope Valley athlete, Corey Martin gets to check two new experiences off his bucket list. He will be competing at USA Games and traveling to Orlando, Florida for the first time! He shares his enthusiasm about connecting with teammates and representing Southern California in athletics competitions. When his coach informed him that ...
By Terrionna Brockman East San Gabriel Valley track and field athlete, Karen Cruz is anticipating USA Games in Orlando, Florida. She has been training for over seven years with Special Olympics Southern California (SOSC) for the chance to be recognized for such a monumental athletics competition and the time has finally come. When Karen received ...
By Quyen Nguyen Timothy Woodall is a dedicated athlete who strives to be on the podium every chance he gets. He is from Long Beach, California, and is currently preparing for USA Games. The track and field star is confident in his skills and wears his accomplishments proudly. Joining Special Olympics Southern California (SOSC) gave ...