Jackson County
Welcome to Special Olympics Oregon – Jackson County Local Program, serving athletes throughout Jackson 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 Cornhole Powerlifting | Athletics Bocce Golf Softball | Bowling-registration thru 8/31/2026 Swimming- roster full Volleyball – roster full |
| Updates shared via Email & Facebook | Late-November | Mid – March | Mid-August |
| Registration Deadline | Mid-December | End of March | Bowling – August 31st |
Contact Us
Mailing Address
PO Box 637
Medford OR 97501
Voicemail
541-779-7120
Local Program Team
Local Program Coordinator
Marie Cabler
Volunteer Manager
Chari Malek
Medicals Manager
Carol Reher
Communications Manager
Vickie Nordeen
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
HHR and Registration Deadline: August 20th, 2026
BOWLING
Season Start Date: September 19th, 2026
Practice Day and Time: Saturdays, 9am – 11am
Location: Lava Lanes
Virtual Regional Competition: Saturday, October 31st, Lava Lanes
Athletes must be signed up by August 31st!
Volleyball
Season Start Dates:
Traditional – Tuesday, September 15th
Unified – Wednesday, September 16th
Practice Days/Times/Locations:
Traditional: Tuesdays, 6pm – 7:30pm at Rogue X
Unified: Wednesdays, 6pm – 7:30pm at Santo Center
Traditional and Unified: Saturdays 5:30pm at Santo Community Center
Fall Games: Nov 14th & 15th, Metro/Beaverton Area
Team Rosters Are Full
Aquatics
Season Start Date: Thursday, September 10th
Practice Day and Time: Mondays & Thursdays, 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Location: Rogue X
Regional Competition: Saturday, October 31st – Rogue X, Medford
Fall Games: Nov 14th – Beaverton Area
Team Roster is Full
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
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.