Special Olympics Sport Rule Proposal Change Form

Thank you for your interest in the 2026 Sport Rules Change Process. From 15 July 2023 to 15 December 2023, the Sport Rules Advisory Committee will conduct an on-going review process of the change proposals and recommendations submitted by Sport Resource Teams (SRTs) and/or by Accredited Programs. This process will conclude on 15 September 2024 with the final positing of all updated Sport Rules on the Special Olympics, Inc. website. Please submit your proposed rule change in the following form. As as reminder, 1 rule change proposal is allowed per form. If you have multiple proposals, you must submit additional forms. If you have any questions on the change proposal form or process, please contact Brittany Pair at bpair@specialolympics.org

Thank you,

Sport Rules Advisory Committee

Sport*

Please indicate the sport you will be submitting a rules change form for.

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Date of Submission*

Person Submitting Rule Change*

Please include your first and surname.

Email Address*

Rule Change Submitted on Behalf of SO Program*

Is this rule change being submitted on behalf of a Special Olympics Program?

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If Yes, Please provide the name of the Special Olympics Program*

Proposal Endorsed by*

Please include name, the position of Authorized Program Representative and their email address in your answer. The form must be endorsed by an authorized program representative i.e. Sports Director, National Director or Board Chair.

Region*

Please indicate the Special Olympics Region you are located in.

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Recommendation*

Check which rule change fits best with the action proposed.

Administrative Change

Add New Rule

Change to Read as Follows

Delete Rule

Official Special Olympics Sports Rules Version you are Reading From:*

Please indicate the version of the Sport Rules document you are reviewing. The date is located on the bottom corner of the document.

Rule Reference*

(e.g. Cycling - Section 6 - Rules of Competition, 6.1.1.1.1)

Page Number*

What page number is the Rule Reference located?

Rule as it Reads*

(e.g. Section 6.1.1.1.1 - Short Distance: consisting of the following events:500 Meter Time Trial, 1 Kilometer Time Trial, 2 Kilometer Time Trial)

New Text*

Please provide your proposed new text.

Has this Rule Change been Field Tested

Give as much detail as you can about the field test - who was responsible for conducting the test, the length of the test, how many athletes were involved, whether the test was at the local or program level and how the results of the test were evaluated and support the case for the proposed change.

Reason for Proposed Rule Change*

You should show how your proposal will have a positive impact on the Special Olympics program or addresses a health and safety concern. This is particularly important if your proposal is of a significant nature - e.g. the addition of a new event within a sport. Some examples are bringing SO rules into line with those of the sports Federation, providing an additional meaningful competition opportunity or bringing new athletes into the sport.

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