Date: Location: West Quad Building, Room 203
101 Vera King Farris Drive
Galloway, New Jersey 08205 Time: 9:30 am – 10:30 am
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Young Athletes

Come play with us!

Stockton University hosts Young Athletes Program

Saturdays, September 28 – November 2

9:30am – 10:30am

This is an inclusive sports play program for children ages 2-7 with and without intellectual disabilities to develop and improve their social, gross motor and introduction to sports skills. This unique program is led by Stockton University Occupational Therapy students and faculty who are trained Young Athletes Coaches and Volunteers.

This FREE inclusive sports play program will help your child to:

  • Improve and develop gross motor skills
  • Basic sport skills
  • Learn to play with purpose
  • Celebrate what your child CAN do!

Program Expectations:

  • All participants must participate with a parent/guardian or caretaker
  • Must commit to all program dates
    • If you cannot attend any session dates, you are responsible for letting the coach know
  • All participants must wear athletic shoes or sneakers
  • Registration is required to participate

Campus Information:

  • West Quad Building, room 203 at Stockton University
  • Parking Availability:
    • Parking lot 6
    • Follow signs from the parking lot leading to program location

Ready to PLAY?

Questions or concerns, contact:
Young Athletes Manager, Brianna at bss@sonj.org

Program Registration
By submitting your registration, you are confirming that you can participate in all 6-weeks of the Young Athletes Program.
Stockton University Young Athletes Program

Saturdays, September 28 - November 2

9:30am - 10:30am

West Quad Building, Room 203
101 Vera King Farris Drive, Galloway, NJ
Athlete Registration





Athlete Information




Parent/Guardian Information











County in which you reside in




Special Olympics New Jersey Young Athletes Release Form:

I am the parent or guardian of the Young Athlete named above and agree to the following:

1.     Able to Participate.  The Young Athlete is able to take part in Special Olympics. I understand there is a risk of injury.

2.     Photo Release. Special Olympics organizations may use the Young Athlete’s picture, video, name, voice and words to promote Special Olympics. 

3.     Emergency Care: If a medical emergency should arise during the Young Athlete’s participation in Special Olympics activities at a time when a parent or guardian is not present to make medical decisions, I consent to medical care for the Young Athlete if needed, unless I check one of these boxes:

(If either box is checked, an EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE REFUSAL form will be sent and MUST be completed)


4.     Health Programs.  If the Young Athlete takes part in a Special Olympics health program, I consent to health activities, exams and treatment for the Young Athlete. This should not replace regular health care.  I can say no to treatment or anything else at any time for the Young Athlete.

5.     Personal Information.  I understand personal information may be used and shared by Special Olympics to:

  • Make sure Young Athletes can participate safely;
  • Run training and events and share results;
  • Put the Young Athletes information in a computer system;
  • Provide health treatment, make referrals, consult doctors, and remind me about follow-up services;
  • Research, share and respond to needs of the Special Olympics participants (identifying information removed if shared publicly); and
  • Protect health and safety, respond to government requests, and report information required by law.
  • I can ask to see and change the Young Athlete’s information.  I can ask to limit how the information is used.

6.      Concussions. I understand there is a risk of concussions and continuing to play sports with a concussion.  The Young Athlete may have to get medical care if a concussion is suspected.  The Young Athlete may also have to wait 7 days or more and get permission from a doctor before he/she starts playing sports again.


I am the parent/guardian of the participant named on this registration form.  I have read and fully understand the provisions of the above release.  Through my signature on this release form, I am agreeing to the above provisions on my own behalf and on the behalf of the participant named above to participate in Special Olympics games, recreation programs and physical activity programs.



WAIVER AND REALEASE OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEGEMENT FOR COMMUNICABLE DISASES
("Agreement") for
SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEW JERSEY

In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in Special Olympics sports training, competition or fundraising activities, the undersigned acknowledges, appreciates, and agrees that:

1. Participation includes possible exposure to and illness from infectious and/or communicable diseases including but not limited to MRSA, influenza, and COVID-19. While particular rules and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious illness and death does exist; and,

2. I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROMTHE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES or others, and assume full responsibility for my participation; and,

3. I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation as regards protection against infectious diseases. If, however, I observe and any unusual or significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such to the attention of the nearest official immediately; and,

4. I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE ANDHOLD HARMLESS Special Olympics, Inc, Special Olympics New Jersey, their officers, officials, agents, and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event (“RELEASEES”), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL ILLNESS, DISABILITY,DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OFRELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Parent/Guardian Signature
This is to certify that I, as parent/guardian with legal responsibility for this participant, have read and explained the provisions in this waiver/release to my child/ward including the risks of presence and participation and his/her personal responsibilities for adhering to the rules and regulations for protection against communicable diseases. Furthermore, my child/ward understands and accepts these risks and responsibilities. I for myself, my spouse, and child/ward do consent and agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Releases for any and all liabilities incident to my minor child's/ward's presence or participation in these activities as provided above, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THEIR NEGLIGENCE, to the fullest extent provided by law.

(By signing this Communicable Diseases Waiver electronically, you agree your electronic signature is the legal equivalent of your manual signature.)