Special Olympics Canada is currently developing Pan-Canadian Policies and Procedures that Special Olympics Newfoundland & Labrador will adopt to keep in alignment with the rest of Canada.

Like any organization, we have a detailed series of rules and regulations to ensure that our programs and services are run in a uniform and appropriate manner. These policies, procedures, and guidelines also ensure equitable treatment of all those who choose to be involved with Special Olympics, as well as reputable business practices within our daily operations.

If you have any questions regarding our Policies & Procedures, please contact our Executive Director or our Program Director.

Publications

annual reports

2022-23

REQUIRED REGISTRATION FORMS & supporting documents

For additional information on required registration forms, please contact our Youth Development Coordinator jennifer@sonl.ca 709-738-1923 X 103

Please ensure you are using the most up-to-date paper forms

For those who use the Special Olympics Canada Portal for registration, all required forms have been updated.

FORM

WHO

WHEN

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Terms and Conditions Information

Terms and Conditions Sign-off Form

*2023-2024

 
All registered members (athletes, coaches, volunteers)Once per program year. The Terms and Conditions information and acceptance form are to be reviewed and completed yearly with registration.

Any individual at a Special Olympics event who is not a registered member and entering the field of play.

 

Typically 1 or 2 day event volunteers

Every Special Olympics event. Once per program year if attending events regularly.

ATHLETE REGISTRATION

Can be found on our Community Club Page or by contacting a Club directly. If you are a NEW athlete registering please contact the club in your area directly or our Provincial Office at 709 738 1923 or info@sonl.ca

 

All athletes involved with Special Olympics NLPrior to beginning a program (Virtual or In-Person)

All Head Coaches, Assistant Coaches, Junior Coaches, Program Volunteers, and Operational Volunteers who are involved with Special Olympics NL.

 

One-time event volunteers do not have to complete this form.

Prior to beginning a program (Virtual or In-Person)

 

Criminal record check with vulnerable sector check

All registered volunteers must obtain a criminal record check and vulnerable sector check every 12 months. 

 

Constitution & Bylaws

Currently under review - please check back for updates.

SONL Chapter Constitution & Bylaws

*Last Reviewed Oct 2017

 

 

 

Regional Leadership Council

 

Policies 

LANGUAGE GUIDELINES

 

PAN CANADIAN ORGANIZATIONAL POLICY MANUAL

*If a policy listed below does not match the last revised date listed, please contact our Executive Director or Program Director.

POLICY

LAST REVISED

1. Appeal PolicyDEC 2017
2. Appeal Policy FlowchartDEC 2017
3. Code of Conduct and Ethics PolicySEPT 2020
4. Discipline and Complaints PolicyDEC 2017
5. Discipline Procedure FlowchartDEC 2017
6. Dispute Resolution PolicyDEC 2017
7. Blood-Borne Contagious Infections Policy SEPT 2019
8. Eligibility for Participation PolicyJUNE 2023
9. Eligibility for Participants with Down syndrome Policy SEPT 2019
10. Endorsement Policy for Local, Regional, Provincial/Territorial, National Games and Competitions. JUNE 2022
11. Endorsement Policy for World GamesJUNE 2022
12. Athlete Identification for Competition Selection Policy DEC 2022
13. Policy Review Process JUNE 2021
14. Confidentiality PolicySEPT 2020
15. Conflict of Interest PolicySEPT 2020
16. Whistleblower Policy SEPT 2020
17. Divisioning PolicyJUNE 2023
18. Concussion PolicyJUNE 2021
19. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion PolicyMARCH 2022
 20. Quota Allocation PolicyJUNE 2022
21. Coach & Support Staff Eligibility for National & World Games Policy DEC 2022
 22. Safe Sport PolicySEPT 2022
SEPT 2022
24. Social Media PolicyIN DEVELOPMENT
 
26. Vision Misson and ValuesDEC 2017
27. Trans-Inclusion PolicyIN DEVELOPMENT

SPECIAL OLYMPICS NL organizational POLICY MANUAL

POLICY

LAST REVISED

NOV 2022
OCT 2024
3. Marketing and Public RelationsMARCH 2017
4. Privacy StatementDEC 2022
5. Volunteer Screening Policy: Year-Round VolunteersMARCH 2017
6. Volunteer Screening Policy: Special Event VolunteersMARCH 2017
7. Healthy Eating PolicySEPT 2016
8. Community Club Registration Eligibility: For AthletesSEPT 2016
9. The Role of Provincial OfficeAPR 2007
10. SONL  Board of DirectorsAPR 2007
11. Local Fundraising GuidelinesAPR 2007
12. Provincial Games Registration FeesAPR 2014
13. SONL Organizational StructureAUG 2023