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Athlete Resources

"Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt." — Special Olympics Athlete Oath

Register An Athlete

Participation in Special Olympics Tennessee requires athletes to register through the new Center of Excellence (COE) Portal.

Athlete Code of Conduct

Special Olympics is committed to the highest ideals of sport and expects all athletes and Unified partners to act in a manner that both contributes to the overall mission of Special Olympics and follows Special Olympics Tennessee policies.

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Eligibility

Learn more about who is eligible to participate in Special Olympics.
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COVID-19 Resource Page

Special Olympics Tennessee is committed to providing resources andsupport to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and promote the health and safety of the Special Olympics community. These resources can be shared with athletes, coaches, volunteers and families.

World and USA Games Selection Process

Advancing to a state, national or international level competition is an opportunity for our athletes to share and celebrate their achievements with people outside of their local communities.