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.
| GLVPR Welcome Letter for Northampton |
| School Based Programs Teacher Instructions 2024-2025 |
| Instructions for Entering an Event 2024-2025 |
| Event Due Date Chart 2024-2025 |
| Calendar of Events 2024-2025 |
| School Age Welcome Packet |
| How to - Bowling Special Olympics |
| 2024 - 2025 Field Trip Guidelines Instructions |
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 [email protected].
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 [email protected].
NEW EVENT!!!!!!!!!!!!
ATHLETICS COMPETITION - Central 2025
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EVENT DATE: Friday, April 25, 2025
RAIN DATE: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 WHERE: Nazareth Area School District Time: 10 AM -1 PM Districts Attending: Nazareth, Northampton, Bangor and Pen Argyl LETTER OF INTENT DUE: Monday, January 6, 2024 ENTRY FORM DUE: Monday, April 7, 2025 (by 5pm) EVENT CONTACT: Amanda Sechrist – [email protected] EVENT NOTES:
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ATHLETICS COMPETITION - NORTH 2025
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EVENT DATE: Monday, April 28, 2025
RAIN DATE: Tuesday, April 29, 2025 WHERE: Pleasant Valley High School Time: 10 AM -1 PM Districts Attending: Pleasant Valley, Pocono Mountain, East Stroudsburg, Stroudsburg LETTER OF INTENT DUE: Monday, January 6, 2024 ENTRY FORM DUE: Wednesday April 9, 2025 (by 5pm) EVENT CONTACT: Amanda Sechrist – [email protected] EVENT NOTES:
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ATHLETICS COMPETITION - SOUTH 2025
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EVENT DATE: Thursday, May 1, 2025
RAIN DATE: Friday, May 2, 2025 WHERE: Liberty High School – Bethlehem, PA TIME: 10 AM -1 PM Districts Attending: Bethlehem, Easton, Saucon Valley, Wilson LETTER OF INTENT DUE: Monday, January 6, 2025 ENTRY FORM DUE: Friday, April 11, 2025 (by 5pm) EVENT CONTACT: Amanda Sechrist – [email protected] EVENT NOTES:
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NEW EVENT!!!!!!!
BASKETBALL NORTH 2025
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EVENT DATE: February 4, 2025
SNOW DATE: February 7, 2025 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 6th, 2024 ENTRY FORM DUE: Friday January 17th, 2025 EVENT CONTACT: Pam Youngkin – [email protected] EVENT NOTES:
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BASKETBALL SOUTH 2025
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EVENT DATE: February 5, 2025
SNOW DATE: February 6, 2025 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 6th, 2024 ENTRY FORM DUE: Friday January 17th, 2025 EVENT CONTACT: Pam Youngkin – [email protected] EVENT NOTES:
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| Basketball Lesson Plan |
BOWLING MIDDLE SCHOOL - NORTH 2025
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EVENT DATE: Thursday, January 30, 2025
WHERE: Blue Valley Lanes, Wind Gap, PA TIME: 10 AM -1 PM LETTER OF INTENT DUE: Friday, November 8, 2024 ENTRY FORM DUE: Friday, December 17, 2024 EVENT CONTACT: Rachele Gaun – [email protected] EVENT NOTES:
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BOWLING HIGH SCHOOL - NORTH 2024
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EVENT DATE: Tuesday, December 10, 2024
WHERE: Blue Valley Lanes, Wind Gap TIME: 10 AM -1 PM LETTER OF INTENT DUE: Friday, October 4, 2024 ENTRY FORM DUE: Wednesday, November 13, 2024 EVENT CONTACT: Rachele Gaun – [email protected] EVENT NOTES:
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BOWLING MIDDLE SCHOOL - SOUTH 2025
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EVENT DATE: Friday, January 10, 2025
WHERE: Hampton Lanes – Northampton, PA TIME: 10 AM -1 PM LETTER OF INTENT DUE: Friday, November 1, 2024 ENTRY FORM DUE: Wednesday, December 11, 2023 EVENT CONTACT: Kory Kutzler – [email protected] EVENT NOTES:
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BOWLING HIGH SCHOOL - SOUTH 2024
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EVENT DATE: Friday, December 6, 2024
WHERE: Hampton Lanes – Northampton, PA TIME: 10 AM -1 PM LETTER OF INTENT DUE: Friday, October 4, 2024 ENTRY FORM DUE: Wednesday, November 13, 2024 EVENT CONTACT: Pam Youngkin – [email protected] EVENT NOTES:
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DEVELOPMENTAL 2025
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EVENT DATE: March 18, 2025 (Snow Date March 19)
WHERE: Easton Middle School - Easton, PA TIME: 10 AM -1 PM LETTER OF INTENT DUE: Monday, January 6, 2024 ENTRY FORM DUE: Friday February 28, 2025 EVENT CONTACT: Glenn [email protected] EVENT NOTES:
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FLOOR HOCKEY 2025
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EVENT DATE: Monday January, 13, 2025
SNOW DATE: Tuesday, January 14, 2025 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: Jessica [email protected] EVENT NOTES:
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GYMNASTICS 2025
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EVENT DATE: Wednesday March 5, 2025
SNOW DATE: Wednesday March 12, 2025 TIME: 10 AM -1 PM WHERE: Easton High School – Easton, PA LETTER OF INTENT DUE: Monday, January 6, 2025 ENTRY FORM DUE: Friday February 7, 2025 EVENT CONTACT: Rachel Van Allen – [email protected] EVENT NOTES:
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SPECIAL SPECIAL - SOUTH 2025
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EVENT DATE: Thursday, April 10, 2025
WHERE: Nazareth High School – Nazareth, PA TIME: 10 AM -1 PM LETTER OF INTENT DUE: Friday, February 7, 2025 ENTRY FORM DUE: Friday, March 21, 2025 EVENT CONTACT: Jennie McQueen –[email protected] EVENT NOTES:
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SWIMMING 2025
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EVENT DATE: Thursday, May 15, 2025
WHERE: Pocono Mountain West High School – Pocono Summit, PA TIME: 10 AM -1 PM LETTER OF INTENT DUE: Friday, February 7, 2025 ENTRY FORM DUE: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 EVENT CONTACT: Rachele Gaun – [email protected] EVENT NOTES:
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