UCS 2027 Orillia Provincial Track & Field Meet & Unified Youth Leadership Summit – Application

All eligible schools must apply by January 15 at 5:00 PM to be considered for the Provincial Experience. What is the Provincial Experience Event? In 2027, Year 1 of the school championships’ recurring 2-Year Cycle will feature a small-scale, non-qualification-based, province-wide Track and Field meet and Unified Youth Leadership Summit. This event will follow a model similar to our now biannual provincial school championships.

School Eligibility

To be considered for the Bi-Annual Provincial School Experience, schools must meet the following requirements:

Have you completed the "School Year Intake Form" on your Google Sheet Registration(Required)

Has/will year school compete in a minimum of one UCS invitational sport event during the school year? And have/will you registered at least 10 days prior to the event?(Required)

Are you a registered and recognized Unified Champion School(Required)

Must complete at least one initiative per pillar during the school year. And Submitted the UCS Report.

Do you consent to Special Olympics creating a free, ongoing fundraising platform for your school?(Required)

Schools must be prepared to fundraise a minimum of $100 per participating athlete and educator attending the provincial event. Are you able to meet this requirement(Required)

NOTE: If fundraising is a barrier, schools must inform SOO and provide documentation. This will not affect eligibility or selection. ALSO NOTE: SOO will not be charging registration fees this year. Fundraising is in place of the fees

Attach proof of initial administrative approval to attend the event.(Required)

Max. file size: 50 MB.

This can be a letter, email from your Principal, or School Board saying they endorse and support your participating in the Provincial event if selected.

School Information

School Name(Required)

How many years has your School been involved in UCS/Special Olympics?

City – (of School Location)(Required)

Main Contact/Head Coach – Name(Required)

First Last

Main Contact/Head Coach – Email(Required)

Why should your school be selected for this Opportunity?(Required)

Roster Information

Note: Schools can submit an application for a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 8 athletes. All selected athletes and Unified partners must be registered with Special Olympics and must have participated in at least one UCS event during the school year. Schools may select eligible athletes and Unified partners at their discretion. Schools are not required to bring Unified partners. If they do, they may bring up to 4 Unified partners. Educators/Coaches: The maximum amount of coaches per schools is 2 Please indicate the students & coaches that yu plan to have participate below:

Track & Field – Athletes(Required)

Student Name (First & Last)

Grade (Ex. (9,10,11,12)

Gender (Male, Female or Other)

Student Classification (SO Athlete or Unified Partner)

Accessibility Needs (ex. Wheel-Chair) ? (Y/N)

A minimum/maximum of 4 students can participate in track & field. If bringing a unified team. 2 students must be special olympics athletes the other 2 students must be unified parters (1:1 athlete to partner ratio)

Track & Field – Coach(Required)

Educator Name (First & Last)

Gender (Male, Female or Other)

Position

Accessibility Needs (ex. Wheel-Chair) ? (Y/N)

A minimum/maximum of 1 educator can coach the track & field team.

Youth Leadership Summit- Athletes(Required)

Student Name (First & Last)

Grade (Ex. (9,10,11,12)

Gender (Male, Female or Other)

Student Classification (SO Athlete or Unified Partner)

Accessibility Needs (ex. Wheel-Chair) ? (Y/N)

A minimum of 2 students & a maximum of 4 students can participate in the Youth leadership summit. If bringing a unified group you must fulfill a 1 to 1 athlete to unified partner ratio. (Ex. if you bring two students one must be a Special Olympics athlete the other must be a unified partner).

Youth Leadership Summit- Educator(Required)

Educator Name (First & Last)

Gender (Male, Female or Other)

Position

Accessibility Needs (ex. Wheel-Chair) ? (Y/N)

A minimum/maximum of 1 educator can mentor the Youth Leadership group.

Please identify & outline any accessibility or accommodation needs for participants and specify the supports required (ex. accessible bus or room required) – if applicable.

If requesting a third educator/coach, provide: the reason for the request; the individual’s name, gender, and email; and a letter from school administration supporting the request and explaining why the individual is needed.

Note: A third educator, if approved, must fundraise $400 to attend. This amount may be covered by the school or school board.

Attach Additional Educator Administration Letter Here if Applicable

Max. file size: 50 MB.