SCHOOL BASED PROGRAMS
OVERVIEW
Our School Based Program is made up of over 1,000 athletes from the 13 school districts within the Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 located throughout Northampton and Monroe counties. Athletes are trained during school hours in their Physical Education/Adapted Physical Education classes. Athletes attend local events and tournaments during the school day with their teachers and peers.
TEACHERS
You do not need to be a Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 student or classroom to participate. All district students and classrooms are welcome. Please utilize the resources below to complete the required paperwork for each event. Established deadlines must be met to ensure your athletes participation.
- Students who do not have a completed Medical Form may only attend the event as a spectator.
- Teachers should bring a copy of the Medical Form and emergency contact information for each athletes with them to the event. Teachers should keep this information with them throughout the duration of the event so it can be quickly referenced if needed!
- Athletes must train for at least 8 weeks prior to competing in that sport. This may be done through Adapted Physical Education or regular Physical Education classes or after school hours. Trainings should be modified to meet the needs of each student. All Special Olympics sports rules should be followed during training.
- Students, staff and volunteers must bring a bagged lunch (unless otherwise noted).
- Transportation must be provided to and from the event. IU classrooms should submit transportation requests forms at least 2 months prior to the event. District classrooms are responsible for arranging their own transportation. Please follow transportation deadlines established by your district.
- Permission slips for each athlete or spectator (non-competing student) are required. IU classrooms should complete the IU Permission form.
- All athletes must have a coach or adult with them throughout the entire duration of the event.
- If a student is not allowed to have their photo taken please notify the event coordinator upon arrival. The athlete must wear a “NO PHOTO” throughout the duration of the event.
- All Letters of Intent and Entry Forms must now be submitted through Google Forms. Click on the appropriate link under each event and followed the instructions.
| School Based Programs Teacher Instructions 2023-24 |
| Instructions for Entering an Event 2023 |
| Event Due Date Chart 2023-2024 |
| Calendar of Events 2023-2024 |
| School Age Welcome Packet |
| How to - Bowling Special Olympics |
PARENTS/GUARDIANS
All athletes that participate must have an Application for Participation, which is also referred to as the Medical Form. Every athlete is required to have a medical exam prior to training and competition participation.
Northampton County Special Olympics is always encouraging all of our athletes to participate in the Fit 5 program. We want our athletes to perform at their best at every competition. They can do this by being fit. Fit 5 is a plan for physical activity, nutrition, and hydration. It can improve athletes health and fitness to make them the best athlete that they can be. If you have any questions about our school based program, please contact Amanda Sechrist at asechrist@ciu20.org.
Northampton County Special Olympics is always encouraging all of our athletes to participate in the Fit 5 program. We want our athletes to perform at their best at every competition. They can do this by being fit. Fit 5 is a plan for physical activity, nutrition, and hydration. It can improve athletes health and fitness to make them the best athlete that they can be. If you have any questions about our school based program, please contact Amanda Sechrist at asechrist@ciu20.org.
ALL EVENTS ARE HELD DURING THE SCHOOL DAY FROM 10:00AM - 1:00PM
OPENING CEREMONIES WILL BEGIN PROMPTLY AT 10:00AM
ATHLETICS COMPETITION - NORTH
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EVENT DATE: Monday, April 29, 2024
RAIN DATE: Tuesday, April 30, 2024 WHERE: Pleasant Valley High School LETTER OF INTENT DUE: Friday January 5, 2024 ENTRY FORM DUE: Wednesday April 10, 2024 (by 5pm) EVENT CONTACT: Amanda Sechrist – asechrist@ciu20.org EVENT NOTES:
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ATHLETICS COMPETITION - SOUTH
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EVENT DATE: Thursday, May 2, 2024
RAIN DATE: Friday, May 3, 2024 WHERE: Liberty High School – Bethlehem, PA LETTER OF INTENT DUE: Friday January 5, 2024 ENTRY FORM DUE: Friday, April 12, 2024 (by 5pm) EVENT CONTACT: Amanda Sechrist – asechrist@ciu20.org EVENT NOTES:
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BASKETBALL MEET
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EVENT DATE: February 6, 2024
SNOW DATE: February 9, 2024 WHERE: Freedom High School, Bethlehem PA LETTER OF INTENT DUE: Friday December 8th, 2023 ENTRY FORM DUE: Friday January 19th, 2024 EVENT CONTACT: Pam Youngkin – pyoungkin@ciu20.org EVENT NOTES:
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BOWLING MIDDLE SCHOOL - NORTH
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EVENT DATE: Friday, January 26, 2024
WHERE: Summit Lanes, Pocono Summit LETTER OF INTENT DUE: Friday, November 10, 2023 ENTRY FORM DUE: Friday, December 15, 2023 EVENT CONTACT: Rachele Gaun – rgaun@ciu20.org EVENT NOTES:
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BOWLING HIGH SCHOOL - NORTH
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EVENT DATE: Wednesday, December 13, 2023
WHERE: Summit Lanes, Pocono Summit LETTER OF INTENT DUE: Friday, October 6, 2023 ENTRY FORM DUE: Wednesday, November 15, 2023 EVENT CONTACT: Rachele Gaun – rgaun@ciu20.org EVENT NOTES:
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BOWLING MIDDLE SCHOOL - SOUTH
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EVENT DATE: Friday, January 12, 2024
WHERE: Hampton Lanes – Northampton, PA LETTER OF INTENT DUE: Friday, November 3, 2023 ENTRY FORM DUE: Wednesday, December 15, 2023 EVENT CONTACT: Kory Kutzler – kkutzler@ciu20.org EVENT NOTES:
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BOWLING HIGH SCHOOL - SOUTH
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EVENT DATE: Friday, December 8, 2023
WHERE: Hampton Lanes – Northampton, PA LETTER OF INTENT DUE: Friday, October 6, 2023 ENTRY FORM DUE: Wednesday, November 15, 2023 EVENT CONTACT: Pam Youngkin – pyoungkin@ciu20.org EVENT NOTES:
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DEVELOPMENTAL
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EVENT DATE: March 19, 2024 (Snow Sate March 20)
WHERE: Easton Middle School - Easton, PA LETTER OF INTENT DUE: Friday, January 5, 2024 ENTRY FORM DUE: Friday March 1, 2024 EVENT CONTACT: Glenn Watchorn-gewatchorn@ciu20.org EVENT NOTES:
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FLOOR HOCKEY
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EVENT DATE: Monday January, 22, 2024
SNOW DATE: Tuesday, January 23, 2024 WHERE: Pocono Mountain East High School LETTER OF INTENT DUE: Friday, November 10, 2023 ENTRY FORM DUE: Friday, December 15, 2023 EVENT CONTACT: Jessica Simcisko-jesssimcisko@gmail.com EVENT NOTES:
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GYMNASTICS
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EVENT DATE: Wednesday March 6, 2024
SNOW DATE: Wednesday March 13, 2024 WHERE: Easton High School – Easton, PA LETTER OF INTENT DUE: Friday January 5, 2024 ENTRY FORM DUE: Friday February 9, 2024 EVENT CONTACT: Rachel Van Allen – rvanallen@ciu20.org EVENT NOTES:
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SPECIAL SPECIAL - SOUTH
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EVENT DATE: Thursday, April 11, 2024
WHERE: Nazareth High School – Nazareth, PA LETTER OF INTENT DUE: Friday, February 9, 2024 ENTRY FORM DUE: Friday, March 22, 2024 EVENT CONTACT: Jennie McQueen –mcqueenj@eastonsd.org EVENT NOTES:
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SWIMMING
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EVENT DATE: Friday, April 5, 2024
WHERE: Pocono Mountain West High School – Pocono Summit, PA LETTER OF INTENT DUE: Friday, February 2, 2024 ENTRY FORM DUE: Wednesday, March 13, 2024 EVENT CONTACT: Rachele Gaun – rgaun@ciu20.org EVENT NOTES:
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