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.
All athletes are required to have an Athlete Registration on file in the Special Olympics PA Portal.
GLVPR Welcome Letter for Northampton
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Calendar of Events 2025-2026
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Event Due Date Chart 2025-2026
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School Age Welcome Packet
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How to - Bowling Special Olympics
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Field Trip Guidelines for IU 20 2025-2026
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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.
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ATHLETICS COMPETITION - Central 2026

Athletics Lesson Plan.pdf
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Evacuation Plan Nazareth 2025
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EVENT DATE:  Tuesday, May 5, 2026
RAIN DATE:   Wednesday, May 6, 2026
​WHERE:  Nazareth Area School District
​Time:  10 AM -1 PM
Districts Attending:  Nazareth, Northampton, Bangor, Pen Argyl, Wilson
LETTER OF INTENT DUE: Monday, January 5, 2026
ENTRY FORM DUE:  Friday, April 10, 2026 (by 5pm)
EVENT CONTACT: Amanda Sechrist – [email protected]
EVENT NOTES:
  • Name tags are required! Please write student's name, age, teacher, events/heats on each name tag and pin to student’s shirt.
  • A concession stand will be open throughout the event
  • Each athlete may participate in 3 events. A 4th event can be added if it is a relay.
  • All athletes under 8 should be entered in the age group 8-11.
  • If you are attending this event, you pick Nazareth HS as your school!
​2025 EVENTS:
  • 25 Meter Manual Wheelchair Race, 25 Meter Motorized Wheelchair Race, 25 Meter Assisted Walk, 50 Meter Run, 100 Meter Run, 200 Meter Run, 400 Meter Run, 800 Meter Run, 100 Meter Relay, 400 Meter Relay, Field Events, Softball Throw, Javelin, Shot Put, Long Jump

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ATHLETICS COMPETITION - NORTH 2026

Athletics Lesson Plan.pdf
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Evacuation Plan Pocono Mt West 2026
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EVENT DATE:  Monday, April 27, 2026
RAIN DATE:  Wednesday, April 29, 2026
​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 5, 2026
ENTRY FORM DUE: Wednesday April 8, 2026 (by 5pm)
EVENT CONTACT: Amanda Sechrist – [email protected]
EVENT NOTES:
  • Name tags are required! Please write student's name, age, teacher, events/heats on each name tag and pin to student’s shirt.
  • A concession stand will be open throughout the event
  • Each athlete may participate in 3 events. A 4th event can be added if it is a relay.
  • All athletes under 8 should be entered in the age group 8-11.
  • If you are attending this event, you pick Pleasant Valley HS as your school!
​2026 EVENTS:
  • 25 Meter Manual Wheelchair Race, 25 Meter Motorized Wheelchair Race, 25 Meter Assisted Walk, 50 Meter Run, 100 Meter Run, 200 Meter Run, 400 Meter Run, 800 Meter Run, 100 Meter Relay, 400 Meter Relay, Field Events, Softball Throw, Javelin, Shot Put, Long Jump

ATHLETICS COMPETITION - SOUTH 2026

Athletics Lesson Plan.pdf
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Athletics Lesson Plan MDS.pdf
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Evacuation Plan Liberty 2025
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​EVENT DATE:  Thursday, April 30, 2026
RAIN DATE:  Friday, May 1, 2026​
​WHERE:  Liberty High School – Bethlehem, PA
TIME:  10 AM -1 PM
​Districts Attending:  Bethlehem, Easton and Saucon Valley
LETTER OF INTENT DUE: Monday, January 5, 2026
ENTRY FORM DUE:   Thursday, April 9, 2026 (by 5pm)
EVENT CONTACT: Amanda Sechrist – [email protected]
EVENT NOTES:
  • Name tags are required! Please write student's name, age, teacher, events/heats on each name tag and pin to student’s shirt.
  • A concession stand will be open throughout the event.
  • Each athlete may participate in 3 events. A 4th event can be added if it is a relay.​
  • All athletes under 8 should be entered in the age group 8-11.
  • If you are attending this event, you pick Liberty HS as your school!
2026 EVENTS:
  • 25 Meter Manual Wheelchair Race, 25 Meter Motorized Wheelchair Race, 25 Meter Assisted Walk, 50 Meter Run, 100 Meter Run, 200 Meter Run, 400 Meter Run, 800 Meter Run, 100 Meter Relay, 400 Meter Relay, Field Events, Softball Throw, Javelin, Shot Put, Long Jump


BASKETBALL NORTH 2026

Basketball Skills Update 2020
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Basketball Competition Rules.pdf
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6​EVENT DATE:  February 3, 2026
​SNOW DATE:  February 5, 2026
​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 5th, 2025
ENTRY FORM DUE: Friday January 9th, 2026
EVENT CONTACT: Pam Youngkin – [email protected]​
EVENT NOTES:
  • Name tags are required! Please write student's name, age, teacher on each name tag and pin to student’s shirt.
  • You may participate in one or both of the events offered.
2026 EVENTS:
  • Five-on-Five Team Competition, Team Skills Event, Lead-Up Basketball

BASKETBALL SOUTH 2026

Basketball Skills Update 2020
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Basketball Competition Rules.pdf
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​EVENT DATE:  February 4, 2026
​SNOW DATE:  February 6, 2026
​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 5th, 2025
ENTRY FORM DUE: Friday January 9th, 2026
EVENT CONTACT: Pam Youngkin – [email protected]​
EVENT NOTES:
  • Name tags are required! Please write student's name, age, teacher on each name tag and pin to student’s shirt.
  • You may participate in one or both of the events offered.
2026 EVENTS:
  • Five-on-Five Team Competition, Team Skills Event, Lead-Up Basketball
Basketball Lesson Plan
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BOWLING MIDDLE SCHOOL - Central  2026
Bowling Lesson Plan
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​EVENT DATE:  Thursday, January 8, 2026
​WHERE:  Hampton Lanes – Northampton, PA
​TIME:  10 AM -1 PM
LETTER OF INTENT DUE: Friday, November 7, 2025
ENTRY FORM DUE:  Friday, December 12, 2025
Districts Attending:  Northampton, Nazareth, Pen Argyl, Bangor and Wilson​
EVENT CONTACT: Glenn Watchorn [email protected]
​EVENT NOTES:
  • All practices must take place at a regulation bowling alley.
  • You must complete the "Training Confirmation" form in order for the bowling bills to be paid by Team Northampton.
  • Save the scores of at least eight games. The average score of these 8 games should be submitted on the entry form.
  • Name tags for your class will be distributed at the bowling alley.  The athlete’s name and lane assignment will be included on the nametag.  
  • You may participate in one or both of the events offered.
  • We will not be able to guarantee a lane assignment for your class if your paperwork is not received on time.
BOWLING HIGH SCHOOL - Central  2026
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EVENT DATE:  Thursday, December 11, 2025
WHERE:  Hampton Lanes – Northampton, PA
TIME:  10 AM -1 PM
LETTER OF INTENT DUE: Friday, October 3, 2025
ENTRY FORM DUE:  Friday, November 14, 2025
​Districts Attending:  Northampton, Nazareth, Pen Argyl, Bangor and Wilson​
EVENT CONTACT: Glenn Watchorn [email protected]
​EVENT NOTES:
  • All practices must take place at a regulation bowling alley.
  • You must complete the "Training Confirmation" form in order for the bowling bills to be paid by Team Northampton.
  • Save the scores of at least eight games. The average score of these 8 games should be submitted on the entry form.
  • Name tags for your class will be distributed at the bowling alley.  The athlete’s name and lane assignment will be included on the nametag.  
  • You may participate in one or both of the events offered.
  • We will not be able to guarantee a lane assignment for your class if your paperwork is not received on time.

BOWLING MIDDLE SCHOOL - NORTH 2026

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​EVENT DATE:  Thursday, January 22, 2026
WHERE: Blue Valley Lanes, Wind Gap, PA
TIME:  10 AM -1 PM
LETTER OF INTENT DUE: Friday, November 14, 2025
ENTRY FORM DUE:  Friday, December 12, 2025
Districts Attending:  Pleasant Valley, Pocono Mountain, East Stroudsburg, Stroudsburg ​
EVENT CONTACT: Rachele Gaun – [email protected]
EVENT NOTES:
  • All practices must take place at a regulation bowling alley.
  • You must complete the "Training Confirmation" form in order for the bowling bills to be paid by Team Northampton.
  • Save the scores of at least eight games. The average score of these 8 games should be submitted on the entry form.
  • Name tags for your class will be distributed at the bowling alley.  The athlete’s name and lane assignment will be included on the nametag.  
  • You may participate in one or both of the events offered.
  • We will not be able to guarantee a lane assignment for your class if your paperwork is not received on time.

BOWLING HIGH SCHOOL - NORTH 2025

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​EVENT DATE: Tuesday, December 16, 2025
​WHERE:  Blue Valley Lanes, Wind Gap 
​TIME:  10 AM -1 PM
LETTER OF INTENT DUE: Friday, October 3, 2025
ENTRY FORM DUE:  Friday, November 14, 2025
Districts Attending:  Pleasant Valley, Pocono Mountain, East Stroudsburg, Stroudsburg ​
EVENT CONTACT: Rachele Gaun – [email protected]
EVENT NOTES:
  • All practices must take place at a regulation bowling alley.
  • You must complete the "Training Confirmation" form in order for the bowling bills to be paid by Team Northampton.
  • Save the scores of at least eight games. The average score of these 8 games should be submitted on the entry form.
  • Name tags for your class will be distributed at the bowling alley.  The athlete’s name and lane assignment will be included on the nametag.  
  • You may participate in one or both of the events offered.
  • We will not be able to guarantee a lane assignment for your class if your paperwork is not received on time.

BOWLING MIDDLE SCHOOL - SOUTH 2026

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​EVENT DATE:  Friday, January 9, 2026
​WHERE:  Hampton Lanes – Northampton, PA
​TIME:  10 AM -1 PM
LETTER OF INTENT DUE: Friday, November 7, 2025
ENTRY FORM DUE:  Friday, December 12, 2025
​Districts Attending:  Bethlehem, Easton and Saucon Valley
EVENT CONTACT: Kory Kutzler – [email protected]
EVENT NOTES:
  • All practices must take place at a regulation bowling alley.
  • You must complete the "Training Confirmation" form in order for the bowling bills to be paid by Team Northampton.
  • Save the scores of at least eight games. The average score of these 8 games should be submitted on the entry form.
  • Name tags for your class will be distributed at the bowling alley.  The athlete’s name and lane assignment will be included on the nametag.  
  • You may participate in one or both of the events offered.
  • We will not be able to guarantee a lane assignment for your class if your paperwork is not received on time.

BOWLING HIGH SCHOOL - SOUTH 2025

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​EVENT DATE: Friday, December 12, 2025
​WHERE:  Hampton Lanes – Northampton, PA
TIME:  10 AM -1 PM
LETTER OF INTENT DUE: Friday, October 3, 2025
ENTRY FORM DUE:  Friday, November 14, 2025
​Districts Attending:  Bethlehem, Easton and Saucon Valley
EVENT CONTACT: Pam Youngkin – [email protected]
EVENT NOTES:
  • All practices must take place at a regulation bowling alley.
  • You must complete the "Training Confirmation" form in order for the bowling bills to be paid by Team Northampton.
  • Save the scores of at least eight games. The average score of these 8 games should be submitted on the entry form.
  • Name tags for your class will be distributed at the bowling alley.  The athlete’s name and lane assignment will be included on the nametag.  
  • You may participate in one or both of the events offered.
  • We will not be able to guarantee a lane assignment for your class if your paperwork is not received on time.

DEVELOPMENTAL 2026

Developmental Stations
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​EVENT DATE: March 24, 2026
WHERE:  Easton Middle School - Easton, PA
​TIME:  10 AM -1 PM
LETTER OF INTENT DUE: Monday, January 5, 2026
ENTRY FORM DUE: Friday February 27, 2026
EVENT CONTACT: Glenn [email protected]
EVENT NOTES:
  • Name tags are required! Please write student's name, age, teacher and events on each name tag and pin to student’s shirt.

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FLOORBALL 2026

Floorball Stations
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EVENT DATE:  Monday, January, 13, 2026
SNOW DATE:  Monday, January 20, 2026
​TIME:  10 AM -1 PM
​WHERE:  Pocono Mountain East High School
LETTER OF INTENT DUE: Friday, November 8, 2024
ENTRY FORM DUE: Friday, December 13, 2024
EVENT CONTACT: 
​Glenn Watchorn [email protected]
​Pam Youngkin -- [email protected]
EVENT NOTES:
  • Name tags are required! Please write student's name, age, teacher on each name tag and pin to student’s shirt.

New Location!!!!
GYMNASTICS 2026

NCSO 2019-2027 Gymnastics Routines.pdf
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​EVENT DATE: Wednesday March 4, 2026
SNOW DATE:  Wednesday March 5, 2026
​TIME:  10 AM -1 PM
​WHERE:  Easton 7/8 Building – Easton, PA
LETTER OF INTENT DUE: Monday, January 5, 2026
ENTRY FORM DUE: Monday, February 9, 2026
EVENT CONTACT: Rachel Van Allen – [email protected]
EVENT NOTES:
  • Name tags are required! Please write student's name, age, teacher and events on each name tag and pin to student’s shirt.
Balance Beam Routine Pictures 2020.pdf
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Floor Exercise Routine Pictures 2020.pdf
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Vault Routine Pictures 2020.pdf
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SPECIAL SPECIAL - SOUTH 2026

Special Special Lesson Plan MDS.pdf
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​EVENT DATE: Thursday, April 9, 2026
​WHERE:  Nazareth High School – Nazareth, PA 
​TIME:  10 AM -1 PM
LETTER OF INTENT DUE: Friday, February 6, 2026
ENTRY FORM DUE: Friday, March 20,  2026
EVENT CONTACT: Brendon Burton -- [email protected]
EVENT NOTES:
  • Name tags are required! Please write student's name, age, teacher and events on each name tag and pin to student’s shirt.
  • Lunch will be provided for athletes only – and includes: a hotdog, snack bag, and drink. There will be a scheduled lunch time but feel free to adjust according to any athlete’s individual feeding needs. 
  • Please email and let me know if you think you have a student that would be interested in doing the oath or the pledge at the event! 

SWIMMING  2026

Swimming Lesson Plan.pdf
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Swimming Lesson Plan - Liberty HS Program.pdf
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​EVENT DATE: Thursday, May 14, 2026
WHERE:  Pocono Mountain West High School – Pocono Summit, PA
​TIME:  10 AM -1 PM
LETTER OF INTENT DUE: Friday, February 6, 2026
ENTRY FORM DUE: Friday, April 24, 2025
EVENT CONTACT: Rachele Gaun – [email protected] 
EVENT NOTES:
  • The 15 yard walk is for those who are unable to pull up their feet from the bottom of the pool.
  • The 15 yard P.F.D race is for those who are unable to swim in deep water or do not have the endurance to complete 25 yard. 
  • The 25 yard P.F.D. race is for those who are able to swim independently and are comfortable in deep water while wearing a flotation.
  • All athletes entered in the aquatics races may compete in three events.  ​
2026 EVENTS:
  • Aquatics and 15 yard walk and 15, 25 and 50 yard P.F.D (personal floatation device) races, 15 yard kickboard and 25 yard kickboard.