Polk County
FALL Registration is Now CLOSED
Welcome to Special Olympics Oregon – Polk County Local Program, serving athletes throughout Polk 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 | Athletics Bocce Softball | Bowling Swimming |
| Updates shared via Email & Facebook | Mid-November | Early March | Early August |
| Registration Deadline | Beginning of December | End of March | End of August |
Contact Us
Mailing Address
PO Box 104
Monmouth OR, 97361
Voicemail
971-238-5974
Local Program Team
Local Program Coordinators
Ron and Madonna Drummond
Medical Manager
Rachel Sims
Fundraising and Communications
Jeff Keller
At Large
Shana Lavier
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
Fall Registration Now CLOSED
Registration and Medical Deadline: Saturday, August 29, 2026
Use this link to register – CLOSED
Important Sports Update:
-Space is limited in all sports based on volunteer availability.
-Athletes will be placed in order of registration. To make the season possible, we rely on the support of volunteers.
-Please encourage your parents/guardians, family members, and other biggest fans to become volunteers so that Polk County can continue providing consistent and quality practice and competition opportunities.
See Additional Notes Below
Bowling
Bowling *****BOWLING IS NOW FULL – REGISTRATION IS CLOSED ***
Season Date Range: September 12 – November 7, 2026
Practice Day and Time: Saturdays, 1:00pm – 2:30pm approximately
Location: Starlite Lanes, 394 S Main St, Dallas
Additional Important Information: Watch for emails from your Coach
Regional Competition: TBD – Starlite Lanes, Dallas
Swimming
Season Date Range: September 5 – November 14, 2026
Practice Day and Time: Saturdays, 8:00am – 10:00am 8:00am Beginner/Non-Swimmer 9:00am Competitive Swimmers
tion: Dallas Aquatic Center, 1005 SE LaCreole Dr, Dallas
Additional Important Information: Watch for emails from Coach Jill
Regional Competition: Saturday, October 24th – Newberg
State Competitions: Practices will occur weekly until Regionals and then qualified athletes will continue until Fall State Games – Saturday, November 14th – Beaverton
Use this link to register – CLOSED
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
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.
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 Madonna & Ron Drummond at: