Resources
Healthy Lifestyle Challenge
Nutrition
Myplate.gov
http://www.choosemyplate.gov/
Nutrition for Athletes
http://extension.colostate.edu/docs/pubs/foodnut/09362.pdf
My Plate Plan
https://www.choosemyplate.gov/resources/MyPlatePlan
Healthy Eating Goals
https://www.hhs.gov/fitness/eat-healthy/how-to-eat-healthy/index.html
Michael Phelps Nutrition Workbook
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PpwbnsaUSJP-ESv_7tXGug8k1t21oMxg/view
HYDRATION
Hydration & Health
https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/fitness/fitness-basics/staying-hydrated-staying-healthy
Tips to Stay Hydrated
http://gastrocentralva.com/10-tips-stay-hydrated/
Hydration: Why It’s So Important
https://familydoctor.org/hydration-why-its-so-important/
FITNESS
Special Olympics Fit5 Guide
https://media.specialolympics.org/resources/sports-essentials/fit-5/Fit-5-Guide.pdf
Tips to Stay Fit at Home
https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/uk/health/health-advice/a31697332/staying-fit-healthy-self-isolating/
Special Olympics Fit5 Instructional Videos
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIHbm7j-AXsXPGqzIgQYUvGUKm6Duq3dK
Coaches Resources
Information for current SOSC coaches
Our Codes of Conduct include our guiding principles of respect, quality of sport, and responsibility.
We hold our coaches to the highest regard as they set the tone and experience for our athletes. Please review often and abide by them so we can promote inclusion through the joy of sport. Any behaviors acting outside of the Code of Conduct will result in possible probation, suspension, or expulsion. If you have any concerns or questions about conduct, please reach out to your regional SOSC Sports Manager.
- Coach code of conduct
- Volunteer code of conduct
- Athlete code of conduct
- Spectator code of conduct
Rules and information on each SOSC sport is below.
Please reference these when preparing for practice and competition. Our competitions and championships all abide by these rules.
Sports Fact Sheets
Training information for SOSC coaches.
Floorball
5/23/22
Intro to Floorball: An Informational Session for All
Miscellaneous
Coaching Athletes with Autism
Learning How to Do Virtual Trainings
SOSC collaborates with Special Olympics North America and Special Olympics International to devise policies and best practices to support our athletes.
We hold our coaches to the highest regard as they set the tone and experience for our athletes. Please review often and abide by them so we can promote inclusion through the joy of sport. Any behaviors acting outside of the Code of Conduct will result in possible probation, suspension, or expulsion. If you have any concerns or questions about conduct, please reach out to your regional SOSC Sports Manager. Links coming soon.- SOSC Divisioning Policy
- SOSC Allotment Procedure
- SOSC Levels of Competition
- Update: Team Rankings & Individual Assessment
- SOSC Incident/Accident Report
Coaches are required to renew their volunteer status and sports certification every 3 years.
If you are unsure when your certification expires, please email volunteer@sosc.org for more information.