Klamath County

Welcome to the Klamath County Local Program page.

Contact Klamath County

Email: klamath@soor.org 

Voice Message Phone: 541.850.5257

Mail: PO Box 221, Klamath Falls OR, 97601

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Join our Local Program Management Team

Become an Athlete

ATHLETE APPICATION FOR PARTICIPATION / MEDICAL FORM

You must have a valid Athlete Medical Form on file before participating in any Special Olympics Oregon events, practices or competitions.

  1. Complete and sign all four pages of the medical form.
  2. Make an appointment for a physical examination with your doctor or licensed physician.
  3. At your doctor's appointment, have your doctor fill out and sign the Physical Examination section at the bottom of page one.
  4. Return this completed form to your Local Program.
  5. We recommend making a copy of the completed medical.

A new Medical Form must be completed every three years.

Class A Volunteer

COACH - UNIFIED PARTNER -
LOCAL PROGRAM MANAGEMENT TEAM

All volunteers who have close contact with athletes or who handle the financial assets of Special Olympics Oregon must complete a Class A volunteer application. This includes coaches, chaperones, Unified Partners and Local Program Management members. Volunteers need to complete the Class A Volunteer process which includes an online application, background check and online trainings.

Click on the link below to complete the application and trainings.  The system will automatically guide you through the appropriate training modules for adults and minors.

Sports Schedule

Summer Sports Season!

REGISTRATION WAS AUGUST 17, 6 pm - 7 pm at the Church of Christ, 2521 Nile St.  It was great to see everyone!

BOWLING ...
  • Thanks for your understanding about having a limit on the number of athletes who can participate.
  • Our athletes who are in a wheelchair and use ramp assist will automatically be first on the list.
  • We have accommodated as many athletes as the training space allows.  We have encouraged others to join swimming and soccer!

          BOWLING

Start: Sept 5

Practice Day and Time:  Tuesdays, 5 pm - 7 pm

Location: The Epicenter

Remote Regional:  Oct 28, The Epicenter

         SWIMMING

Start: Sept 16

Practice Day and Time:  Sat 4 pm - 4:45

 Location:  YMCA

Regional Competition:  Nov 4, Corvallis

           SOCCER

Start: Sept 7

Practice Days and Time:  Mon & Thurs, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Location:   Moore Park

Competition:  Nov 18 - 19, Portland

 ATHLETES - The medical deadline for this season is Sept 4.  We must have your completed medical by that date in order for you to train and compete.

COACHES -- We need more coaches!  Please see Class A Volunteer information above.

Contact us for more information.

Email: klamath@soor.org

Phone: 541.850.5257

Local Program Events

More information coming soon!

Join our Local Program Management Team

Be a part of our community of athletes, volunteers, and fans by joining our Local Program Management Team!

Do you like to reach out to others?
   Do you like to meet new people?
      Do you have a passion for success?

We are seeking individuals to help with volunteers, sports, social media, finances and funds!

See all Local Program Management Team Positions! 

You only need to spend a few hours per week to help make a big impact! 

If you are looking for professional experience to add to your resume, want to be inspired and have a major impact in your community, or want to be part of a team; Special Olympics Oregon – Klamath County leadership roles change lives and bring people together! You can be a part of the team!

For more information about the different roles available, reach out to LouAnne at LTabada@soor.org

Your Local Program Team

Darcie Turner & Kellie Weitman - Local Program Coordinators | klamath@soor.org

Jayme Roach - Medical Manager | soor.klamath.medicals@gmail.com

Jayme Roach - Volunteer Manager | soor.klamath.volunteers@gmail.com

Alex Stork - Sports Manager

Rachel Yzaguirre - Communications Manager

Charlie McGonigle - Sports Manager

Kelli McDowell - Finance Manager

Bill McDowell - at large

SOOR Active

In addition to our in-person sports training and competitions, you can stay engaged by joining our SOOR Active Facebook group.  SOOR Active an athlete-driven At Home Fitness Community focused on health and wellness resources for the Special Olympics Oregon community.  Click here to join our SOOR Active community today!