SCHOOL BASED PROGRAMS
OVERVIEW
Our School Based Program is made up of over 1,500 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 Athlete Registration may only attend the event as a spectator.
- Teachers should bring a copy of their emergency contact information for each athlete 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.
| GLVPR Welcome Letter for Northampton |
| School Based Calendar of Events 2026-2027 |
| Event Due Date Chart 2026-2027 |
| School Age Welcome Packet |
| How to - Bowling Special Olympics |
| Field Trip Guidelines for IU 20 2025-2026 |
PARENTS/GUARDIANS
All athletes that participate must have an Athlete Registration. Please visit the Athlete Registration section of the website to complete the Athlete Registration in the Special Olympics PA Portal.
ATHLETICS COMPETITION - Central 2027
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EVENT DATE: Tuesday, April 27, 2027
RAIN DATE: Tuesday, April 28 2027 WHERE: Nazareth Area School District Time: 10 AM -1 PM Districts Attending: Nazareth, Northampton, Bangor, Pen Argyl, Wilson LETTER OF INTENT DUE: Monday, January 4, 2027 ENTRY FORM DUE: Friday, April 9, 2027 (by 5pm) EVENT CONTACT: Amanda Sechrist – [email protected] EVENT NOTES:
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ATHLETICS COMPETITION - NORTH 2027
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EVENT DATE: Thursday, April 22, 2027
RAIN DATE: Monday April 26, 2027 WHERE: Pocono Mountain West High School Time: 10 AM -1 PM Districts Attending: Pleasant Valley, Pocono Mountain, East Stroudsburg, Stroudsburg LETTER OF INTENT DUE: Monday, January 4, 2027 ENTRY FORM DUE: Wednesday April 7, 2027 (by 5pm) EVENT CONTACT: Amanda Sechrist – [email protected] EVENT NOTES:
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ATHLETICS COMPETITION - SOUTH 2027
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EVENT DATE: Thursday, April 29, 2027
RAIN DATE: Friday, April 30, 2027 WHERE: Liberty High School – Bethlehem, PA TIME: 10 AM -1 PM Districts Attending: Bethlehem, Easton and Saucon Valley LETTER OF INTENT DUE: Monday, January 4, 2027 ENTRY FORM DUE: Friday, April 9, 2027 (by 5pm) EVENT CONTACT: Amanda Sechrist – [email protected] EVENT NOTES:
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BASKETBALL NORTH 2027
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6EVENT DATE: February 2, 2027
SNOW DATE: February 4, 2027 WHERE: Pocono Mountain East High School TIME: 10 AM -1 PM Districts Attending: Pleasant Valley, Pocono Mountain, East Stroudsburg, Stroudsburg, Pen Arygl, Bangor LETTER OF INTENT DUE: Friday, December 4th, 2026 ENTRY FORM DUE: Friday, January 8th, 2027 EVENT CONTACT: Pam Youngkin – [email protected] EVENT NOTES:
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BASKETBALL SOUTH 2027
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EVENT DATE: February 3, 2027
SNOW DATE: February 5, 2027 WHERE: Freedom High School, Bethlehem PA TIME: 10 AM -1 PM Districts Attending: Bethlehem, Easton, Saucon Valley, Wilson, Northampton, Nazareth LETTER OF INTENT DUE: Friday, December 4th, 2026 ENTRY FORM DUE: Friday, January 8th, 2027 EVENT CONTACT: Pam Youngkin – [email protected] EVENT NOTES:
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| Basketball Lesson Plan |
BOWLING MIDDLE SCHOOL - Central 2027
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EVENT DATE: Thursday, January 7, 2027
WHERE: Hampton Lanes – Northampton, PA TIME: 10 AM -1 PM LETTER OF INTENT DUE: Friday, November 6, 2026 ENTRY FORM DUE: Friday, December 11, 2026 Districts Attending: Northampton, Nazareth, Pen Argyl, Bangor and Wilson EVENT CONTACT: Glenn Watchorn [email protected] EVENT NOTES:
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BOWLING HIGH SCHOOL - Central 2026
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EVENT DATE: Thursday, December 3, 2026
WHERE: Hampton Lanes – Northampton, PA TIME: 10 AM -1 PM LETTER OF INTENT DUE: Friday, October 2, 2026 ENTRY FORM DUE: Friday, November 13, 2026 Districts Attending: Northampton, Nazareth, Pen Argyl, Bangor and Wilson EVENT CONTACT: Glenn Watchorn [email protected] EVENT NOTES:
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BOWLING MIDDLE SCHOOL - NORTH 2027
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EVENT DATE: Tuesday, January 19, 2027
WHERE: Blue Valley Lanes, Wind Gap, PA TIME: 10 AM -1 PM LETTER OF INTENT DUE: Friday, November 13, 2026 ENTRY FORM DUE: Friday, December 11, 2026 Districts Attending: Pleasant Valley, Pocono Mountain, East Stroudsburg, Stroudsburg EVENT CONTACT: Rachele Gaun – [email protected] EVENT NOTES:
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BOWLING HIGH SCHOOL - NORTH 2026
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EVENT DATE: Tuesday, December 8, 2026
WHERE: Blue Valley Lanes, Wind Gap TIME: 10 AM -1 PM LETTER OF INTENT DUE: Friday, October 2, 2026 ENTRY FORM DUE: Friday, November 13, 2026 Districts Attending: Pleasant Valley, Pocono Mountain, East Stroudsburg, Stroudsburg EVENT CONTACT: Rachele Gaun – [email protected] EVENT NOTES:
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BOWLING MIDDLE SCHOOL - SOUTH 2027
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EVENT DATE: Friday, January 8, 2027
WHERE: Hampton Lanes – Northampton, PA TIME: 10 AM -1 PM LETTER OF INTENT DUE: Friday, November 6, 2026 ENTRY FORM DUE: Friday, December 11, 2026 Districts Attending: Bethlehem, Easton and Saucon Valley EVENT CONTACT: Kory Kutzler – [email protected] EVENT NOTES:
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BOWLING HIGH SCHOOL - SOUTH 2026
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EVENT DATE: Friday, December 4, 2026
WHERE: Hampton Lanes – Northampton, PA TIME: 10 AM -1 PM LETTER OF INTENT DUE: Friday, October 2, 2026 ENTRY FORM DUE: Friday, November 13, 2026 Districts Attending: Bethlehem, Easton and Saucon Valley EVENT CONTACT: Pam Youngkin – [email protected] EVENT NOTES:
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STARS AND STRIDES 2027
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EVENT DATE: March 23, 2027 WHERE: Easton 7/8 Building - Easton, PA TIME: 10 AM -1 PM LETTER OF INTENT DUE: Monday, January 4, 2027 ENTRY FORM DUE: Friday, February 26, 2027 EVENT CONTACT: Glenn [email protected] EVENT NOTES:
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FLOORBALL 2027
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EVENT DATE: Tuesday, January, 12, 2027
SNOW DATE: Thursday, January 14, 2027 TIME: 10 AM -1 PM WHERE: Pocono Mountain East High School LETTER OF INTENT DUE: Friday, November 6, 2026 ENTRY FORM DUE: Friday, December 11, 2026 EVENT CONTACT: Glenn Watchorn [email protected] Pam Youngkin -- [email protected] EVENT NOTES:
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GYMNASTICS 2027
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EVENT DATE: Tuesday, March 2, 2027
SNOW DATE: Thursday, March 4, 2027 TIME: 10 AM -1 PM WHERE: Easton 7/8 Building – Easton, PA LETTER OF INTENT DUE: Monday, January 4, 2027 ENTRY FORM DUE: Monday, February 8, 2027 EVENT CONTACT: Rachel Van Allen – [email protected] EVENT NOTES:
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READY, SET, GO - NAZARETH 2027
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EVENT DATE: Thursday, April 1, 2027
WHERE: Nazareth High School – Nazareth, PA TIME: 10 AM -1 PM LETTER OF INTENT DUE: Friday, February 5, 2027 ENTRY FORM DUE: Friday, March 12, 2027 EVENT CONTACT: Brendon Burton -- [email protected] EVENT NOTES:
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READY, SET, GO - FREEDOM 2027
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EVENT DATE: Friday, April 2, 2027
WHERE: Freedom High School – Bethlehem, PA Participating Schools: ALL Bethlehem Classrooms ONLY TIME: 10 AM -1 PM LETTER OF INTENT DUE: Friday, February 5, 2027 ENTRY FORM DUE: Friday, March 12, 2027 EVENT CONTACT: Brendon Burton -- [email protected] EVENT NOTES:
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SWIMMING 2027
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EVENT DATE: Thursday, May 13, 2027
WHERE: Pocono Mountain West High School – Pocono Summit, PA TIME: 10 AM -1 PM LETTER OF INTENT DUE: Friday, February 5, 2027 ENTRY FORM DUE: Friday, April 23, 2027 EVENT CONTACT: Rachele Gaun – [email protected] EVENT NOTES:
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