Overview of the 2022 USA Games The 2022 USA Games will bring together more than 4,000 athletes and Unified Partners, 1,500 coaches and 10,000 volunteers to compete in a variety of sports from June 5-12, 2022. Hosted in Orlando, Florida, participants will have the opportunity to experience one of the world’s most cherished sporting events and compete at some of the country’s top athletic facilities.

Team Southern California For the 2022 USA Games, Team Southern California will compete in 7 sports and consist of 73 delegation members: 50 athletes & Unified Partners, 13 coaches, 3 youth leadership experience participants, 5 support staff, AHOD and HOD. Although we will be competing in different sports, we make up one team - TEAM SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. We will represent Special Olympics Southern California (SOSC) proudly and be prepared physically and mentally for competition. Our success will be determined by becoming the best we can be and always striving to reach our maximum potential.

Team SOSC’s composition is detailed in Tables A and B below. Eligibility and selection criteria will vary for each table. Details below.

TABLE A SPORT TEAM MAKEUP EVENTS Final events will be determined after registration. Athletics* 4 female, 4 male Category 2 Category 3 2 coaches 100m, 200m, 400m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, Shotput, Long Jump, Shotput, Long Jump, Relays - 4x100m, 4x400m Relays - 4x100m, 4x400m * Unified Team Singles, Unified Doubles, 4-person Unified Team 4 female (2 athlete, 2 UP) 1 coach Level 2 – 2 female (1 athlete, 1 UP) Level 2 - 9 hole alternate shot Level 4 – 2 male Level 4 - 9 hole 1 coach Level 4 – 1 female, 1 male Singles, doubles Level 5 – 1 female, 1 male 1 coach * 4 female, 4 male Category 2 Category 3 2 coaches 25-50 Backstroke 100 Backstroke, 50 Breaststroke, Butterfly Breaststroke, Butterfly 50-100 Freestyle 100-400 Freestyle 100-200 Individual Medley Relays - 4x25, 4x50 Relays - 4x25, 4x50 Freestyle, 4x50 Medley Freestyle, 4x50 Medley *The 2022 Special Olympics USA Games performance standards will be taken into consideration.

ATHLETE AND UNIFIED PARTNER ELIGIBILITY Gold medalists from the following SOSC competitions who competed in the identified categories/levels will be included in the selection process. We will also consider the performance standards created for the 2022 USA Games. According to the General Rules of Special Olympics, if there are no gold medalists who meet the criteria, preference will go to the next highest placement in the sport.

 Bowling: 2019 Regional Competitions  Fall Sports: 2018 and 2019 Fall Games  Spring Sports: 2018 and 2019 Summer Games

ATHLETE AND UNIFIED PARTNER SELECTION

1. For individual events, all eligible athletes will be sent an application 2. For Unified Team Bowling and Level 2 Golf, each member of the team must apply for the team to be eligible for selection 3. Completed applications must be received by July 13, 2021 4. If the number of qualifying applications received exceeds the allotment quota, athletes and teams will be selected by random draw 5. Selected individuals notified by August 6, 2021

COACH APPLICATION AND SELECTION

1. Application process opens June 1, 2021 2. Completed applications must be received by July 13, 2021 3. Selected individuals notified by August 6, 2021

TEAM ELIGIBILITY AND SELECTION: HIGH SCHOOL, INTERSCHOLASTIC AND INTERCOLLEGIATE EVENTS

Athletes and Unified Partners for events listed on Table B below will be selected from SOSC’s Unified Champion Schools and SO Colleges. Coaches will also be selected in this manner. Performance standards created for the 2022 USA Games will be considered.

TABLE B SPORT TEAM MAKEUP EVENTS Final events will be determined after registration. Athletics* High School Interscholastic Unified Interscholastic Unified Athletics 4 female (2 athlete, 2 UP) 100m, 200m, 400m, Shotput, Long Jump, 4 male (2 athlete, 2 UP) Relays - 4x100m, 4x400m 2 coaches Bocce High School Unified Team Singles, Doubles, 4-person Team 2 female (1 athlete, 1 UP) 2 male (1 athlete, 1 UP) 1 coach Flag Football Intercollegiate Unified Team Intercollegiate Unified Flag Football 10 athletes and Unified Partners 3 coaches

Youth High School Unified Pair Youth Leadership Experience Leadership 1 athlete + 1 Unified Partner 1 chaperone *The 2022 Special Olympics USA Games performance standards will be taken into consideration.

SPORT PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR ALL ATHLETES AND UNIFIED PARTNERS

Sports performance standards have been established for Athletics, Bowling and Swimming. These standards establish a minimum time or score standard for participation in these sports to improve the quality of competition, ensure athletes are in appropriate events for their skill level and provide an outstanding experience for all athletes.

MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR ALL TEAM SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA DELEGATION MEMBERS

Those selected to represent Team Southern California at the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games must be in good standing with SOSC, demonstrate good sportsmanship, be dedicated to training, possess an understanding of the rules of the sport, and have the ability to function well as part of a team.

To be considered, athletes, Unified Partners and coaches must commit to fulfilling the requirements and possess the qualities outlined below:

• Athletes and Unified Partners must be registered with Special Olympics Southern California and be at least 16 years of age (prior to the Games Opening Ceremonies). • Must have competed or coached in their respective sport in the competitions mentioned above, unless otherwise noted. • Complete, sign and submit all required registration forms, medical forms, and other forms as needed. • Have ability to be away from family and work from approximately June 4-12, 2022. • Possess the skills necessary to function as part of Team Southern California (e.g., cooperation, group living, following directions, basic social skills, good behavior). • Have ability to handle long days (12-18hrs), walk long distances and stand for long periods of time on a daily basis (excludes applicants in wheelchairs, but still have the stamina for such activities). • Function independently or with minimal supervision (1:4 coach-to-athlete ratio). • Must be able to semi-independently manage the activities and skills of daily living (i.e., toileting, showering, personal hygiene). • Must agree to train in their respective sport and follow SOSC Code of Conducts at all events and trainings up to and including the 2022 USA Games. • Each delegation member selected must attend all training sessions as outlined by SOSC. This may include weeknight or weekend trainings in central locations around Southern California. Transportation to the trainings is the responsibility of individual delegates. • All delegation members and athlete family/legal guardian must attend all required Team Southern California meetings and orientations. • All delegation members will be required to be with Team Southern California for the duration of the games, including but not limited to: travel to/from the Games, travel during the games, and in housing and competition venues. Family visitation will be restricted during travel and at the Games; members must be able to function during the Games with minimal contact from family members.

• Must refrain from the use of alcohol and tobacco products during all 2022 USA Games events, activities, and trainings. • Participation in a general fitness and health program provided by SOSC, to increase their physical fitness levels that will contribute to their overall success at the 2022 USA Games. • An athlete, Unified Partner or coach may be removed from Team Southern California, at any time, for failure to adhere to the minimum standards or fulfill the responsibilities set forth by SOSC. An athlete or coach may also be removed for issues directly related to the health and safety of themselves or other persons involved with Team Southern California or the 2022 USA Games. TEAM SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TIMELINE

DATES EVENT June 1, 2021 Athlete & Coach Application Available Jul 13, 2021 Athlete & Coach Application Due August 6, 2021 Selected Individuals Notified October 1, 2021 Team SOSC Confirmed Dates and locations to be confirmed Team SOSC Training Camp June 5-12, 2022 (exact travel dates TBD) 2022 Special Olympics USA Games

COACH APPLICATION

The coach application must be completed via DocuSign and can be found here.