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Columbia County

Welcome to Special Olympics Oregon – Columbia County Local Program, serving athletes throughout Columbia 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
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DatesJan-AprApr-JulSep-Nov
SportsBasketballBocce
Golf		Bowling
Updates shared via Email & FacebookMid-NovemberEarly MarchMid-July
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Become an
Athlete
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Sports & Event
Schedules 
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Coach/Volunteer 
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Contact the Local
Program Team 

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Contact Us

Mailing Address

PO Box 113

Scappoose OR, 97056

Voicemail

503-344-2056

Email

columbia@soor.org

Links

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Local Program Team

Local Program Coordinator

Samantha Mollenhour

Finance Manager

Heather Viereck

For Athletes

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Become an Athlete
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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.

Health History Release Form »

Sports & Event Schedules

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Sports & Event Schedules
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2026 Fall Season — Details Coming Soon!

Medical and Registration Deadline: September 8th, 2026

See Additional Notes Below

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.
  • Please avoid anything that might be offensive to your teammates.
  • Please wear modest clothing – nothing too revealing.
  • No jewelry, please.
Local Program events

No Program Events Currently Scheduled

Please check back later for further updates

For Coaches/Volunteers

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Become a ‘Class A’ 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.

Start New Class A Application

Log in / Edit Current Class A Application

Join Our Local Program Management Team 

Be a part of our community of athletes, volunteers, and fans by joining our Local Program Management Team!

  • Do you like to reach out to others?
  • Do you like to meet new people?
  • Do you have a passion for success?

We are seeking individuals to help with volunteers, sports, social media, finances and funds!

See all Local Program Management Team Positions! »

You only need to spend a few hours per week to help make a big impact!

If you are looking for professional experience to add to your resume, want to be inspired and have a major impact in your community, or want to be part of a team; Special Olympics Oregon – Benton County leadership roles change lives and bring people together! You can be a part of the team!

For more information about the different roles available, reach out to Heather Viereck or Samantha Mollenhour at:

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