Benton County
Welcome to Special Olympics Oregon – Benton County Local Program, serving athletes throughout Benton County. We are dedicated to empowering athletes through year-round sports, training, and community involvement. With three sports seasons each year, there are countless opportunities to compete, grow, and connect with others. Explore this page for information on athlete and volunteer registration, seasonal sports schedules, and current program updates.
Sports Seasons | Winter | Summer | Fall |
| Dates | Jan-Apr | Apr-Jul | Sep-Nov |
| Sports | Basketball Corn Hole Powerlifting | Athletics Bocce Golf Softball | Bowling Soccer Swimming Volleyball Walking Club |
| Updates shared via Email & Facebook | Mid-November | Early March | Mid-July |
| Registration Deadline | December 15th | March 15th | August 15th |
Contact Us
Mailing Address
PO Box 125
Corvallis, OR 97339
Voicemail
503-467-7513
Local Program Team
Local Program Coordinators
Finance & Fundraising Manager
Medicals Manager
Equipment & Sports Manager
Volunteer Manager
For Athletes
Become an Athlete
ATHLETE HEALTH HISTORY RELEASE FORM
You must be enrolled and have a form on file before participating in any Special Olympics Oregon events, practices, or competitions.
- The NEW Athlete Health History Release form is required of athletes joining for the first time and current athletes as they renew.
- This form expires annually but no longer requires a physical exam or physician’s signature, so the renewal process is much easier.
- This form replaces the old “Athlete Medical” form.
- Complete this fillable form and return it to your Local Program.
- Once the Local Program receives a complete copy of the form, the athlete will be eligible for practice and competition.
Sports & Event Schedules
Sports & Event Schedules
2026 Fall Season
Fall season sign-ups were open from 8/1-8/15. Please contact Kathy Hinz (soor.benton.lpc@gmail.com) if you missed sign-ups and would like to see if there is room on the roster of the sport you are interested in.
All dates, times and locations are subject to change due to facility, volunteer and athlete availability.
Athletes may sign-up for one competition sport per season.
Late sign-ups are not guaranteed. Please make sure to sign-up during the open sign-up period.
Bowling
Season Date Range: 9/13-11/1 (no practice 10/18)
Practice Day and Time: Sundays 10:30am – 12:00pm
Location: Highland Bowl
Regional Competition: November 1st (Virtual Competition)
Notes: The bowling roster size will be limited
Soccer
Season Start Date: 9/14 – 11/9
Practice Day and Time: Mondays 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Location: G3 Sports
Regional Competition: No regional competition
State Competition: November 14th – 15th (Portland)
Swimming
Season Date Range: 9/13 – 11/8
Practice Day and Time: Sundays @ 2:00pm
Location: Clemens Pool, Philomath
Regional Competition: October 24th in Newberg
State Competition: November 14th in Portland (quotas in place)
Volleyball
Season Date Range: 9/14 – 11/9
Practice Day and Time: Mondays 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Location: Adams School
Regional Competition: No regional competition
State Competition: November 14th – 15th (Beaverton)
Walking Club
Season Date Range: 9/8 -10/27
Practice Day and Time: Tuesdays 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Location: Corvallis Community Center (C3)/Chintimini Park
Regional Competition: There is no competition for our walking club. Athletes are able to participate with the walking club and an additional competition sport.
Additional Notes:
Attendance Policy: Please remember for all sports: You are only allowed to miss two practices. If you cannot commit to the entire season, keep in mind that you will be eliminated if you miss three. Due to our numbers, we must hold athletes responsible for attending practices and not taking the place of an athlete who can/will make all the practices. Exceptions are possible on a case by case basis but not for vacations or other non-illness choices.
Clothes/Jewelry:
- Please wear clean, comfortable clothes. Denim is not allowed.
- Please avoid anything that might be offensive to your teammates.
- Please wear modest clothing – nothing too revealing.
- No jewelry, please.
Local Program events
For Coaches/Volunteers
Become a ‘Class A’ Coach/Volunteer
COACH – UNIFIED PARTNER – LOCAL PROGRAM MANAGEMENT TEAM
All volunteers who have close contact with athletes or who handle the financial assets of Special Olympics Oregon must complete a Class A volunteer application. This includes coaches, chaperones, Unified Partners and Local Program Management members. Volunteers need to complete the Class A Volunteer process which includes an online application, background check and online trainings.
Click on the link below to complete the application and trainings. The system will automatically guide you through the appropriate training modules for adults and minors.