{"id":1577,"date":"2025-08-06T10:14:28","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T10:14:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testing.sltdigitalweb.lk\/special-olympics\/?page_id=1577"},"modified":"2025-08-07T04:53:06","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T04:53:06","slug":"get-involved-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/testing.sltdigitalweb.lk\/special-olympics\/get-involved-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Involved"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;bottom-to-top&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h2 title-h4\">Why Your Support Matters<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a048076cb207 {margin-top: 38px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a048076cb207\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;bottom-to-top&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"406\">Every act of support\u2014whether it&#8217;s volunteering your time, making a donation, or simply spreading the word\u2014helps break down barriers and create a more inclusive society for individuals with intellectual disabilities.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"836\">At <strong data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"441\">Special Olympics Sri Lanka<\/strong>, your involvement goes far beyond supporting sports. It transforms lives. Your time, generosity, and commitment provide athletes with the opportunity to discover their unique talents, find their voice, build lasting friendships, and compete with pride. Each training session and event becomes a platform for personal growth, where athletes gain confidence, independence, and a sense of purpose.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"1156\">By getting involved, you become part of a global movement built on dignity, respect, and inclusion. You help create a world where individuals are celebrated for their <strong data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1018\">abilities<\/strong>, not judged by their disabilities. Together, we can ensure that every athlete is seen, heard, and valued\u2014on the playing field and beyond.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a048076cb22d {margin-top: 63px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a048076cb22d\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_tta_tabs style=&#8221;outline&#8221; spacing=&#8221;15&#8243; gap=&#8221;15&#8243; active_section=&#8221;1&#8243;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Become an Athlete&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1512548548992-7ad7b4bf-b08c&#8221;][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1542886836620{margin-top: -10px !important;margin-bottom: -60px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-8&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<img class=\"wp-image-1598 size-medium alignleft\" style=\"margin-top: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/testing.sltdigitalweb.lk\/special-olympics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cycling_web550_1747774714-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/testing.sltdigitalweb.lk\/special-olympics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cycling_web550_1747774714-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/testing.sltdigitalweb.lk\/special-olympics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cycling_web550_1747774714-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/testing.sltdigitalweb.lk\/special-olympics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cycling_web550_1747774714-256x256.jpg 256w, https:\/\/testing.sltdigitalweb.lk\/special-olympics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cycling_web550_1747774714.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"title-h4\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: -20px;\">Become An Athlete<\/h3>\n<p>At Special Olympics Sri Lanka, we believe that everyone deserves the chance to shine. If you are a person with an intellectual disability and a passion for sports, we invite you to join us as an athlete. Through regular training and friendly competitions, you\u2019ll have the opportunity to improve your physical fitness, build self-confidence, develop friendships, and experience the joy of teamwork. Our inclusive and supportive environment is designed to help you grow, not just as an athlete\u2014but as a leader in your community. No matter your skill level or background, there&#8217;s a place for you here. Come be part of a movement that celebrates your abilities and helps you reach your full potential.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1754478038915{margin-top: -5px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1083\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"title-h5\" data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1083\"><strong data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1083\">Who Can Join?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"title-h5\" data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1083\"><span style=\"color: #5f727f; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;\">Special Olympics is open to:<\/span><\/div>\n<ul data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1366\">\n<li data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1207\">\n<p data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1207\">Children and adults with intellectual disabilities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1266\">\n<p data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1266\">Individuals aged 8 and above (for official competitions)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1326\">\n<p data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1326\">Children aged 2\u20137 can join our <strong data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1326\">Young Athletes Program<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1366\">\n<p data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1366\">No prior sports experience is needed!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1754478128641{margin-top: -5px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h5\" data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"1813\"><strong data-start=\"1782\" data-end=\"1813\">Programs &amp; Sports Available<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"title-h5\" data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"1813\"><span style=\"color: #5f727f; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;\">Special Olympics Sri Lanka offers training and competitions in sports such as:<\/span><\/div>\n<ul data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"2059\">\n<li data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"1985\">\n<p data-start=\"1958\" data-end=\"1985\">Athletics (Track and Field)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2005\">\n<p data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"2005\">Football (Soccer)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2006\" data-end=\"2013\">\n<p data-start=\"2008\" data-end=\"2013\">Bocce<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2014\" data-end=\"2025\">\n<p data-start=\"2016\" data-end=\"2025\">Badminton<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2026\" data-end=\"2036\">\n<p data-start=\"2028\" data-end=\"2036\">Swimming<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2037\" data-end=\"2046\">\n<p data-start=\"2039\" data-end=\"2046\">Cricket<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1754478150866{margin-top: -5px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h5\" data-start=\"2141\" data-end=\"2166\"><strong data-start=\"2151\" data-end=\"2166\">How to Join<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"title-h5\" data-start=\"2141\" data-end=\"2166\"><span style=\"color: #5f727f; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;\">It\u2019s simple to become part of the Special Olympics Sri Lanka family! Here\u2019s how:<\/span><\/div>\n<ol data-start=\"2251\" data-end=\"2453\">\n<li data-start=\"2251\" data-end=\"2309\">\n<p data-start=\"2254\" data-end=\"2309\"><strong data-start=\"2254\" data-end=\"2309\">Download and complete the Athlete Registration Form<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2310\" data-end=\"2404\">\n<p data-start=\"2313\" data-end=\"2404\"><strong data-start=\"2313\" data-end=\"2332\">Submit the form<\/strong> at your nearest regional office or email it to [<span style=\"color: #800000;\">lkspecialolympics@gmail.com<\/span>]<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2405\" data-end=\"2453\">\n<p data-start=\"2408\" data-end=\"2453\">Our team will contact you with the next steps<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"2455\" data-end=\"2521\">\ud83d\udd18 [Download Athlete Registration Form]<br data-start=\"2494\" data-end=\"2497\" \/>\ud83d\udd18 [Contact Us for Help]<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-4&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h5\">contact us<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a048076cb23c {margin-top: 30px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a048076cb23c\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpcf7 no-js\" id=\"wpcf7-f415-o1\" lang=\"en-US\" dir=\"ltr\" data-wpcf7-id=\"415\">\n<div class=\"screen-reader-response\"><p role=\"status\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\"><\/p> <ul><\/ul><\/div>\n<form action=\"\/special-olympics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1577#wpcf7-f415-o1\" method=\"post\" class=\"wpcf7-form init gem-contact-form-white\" aria-label=\"Contact form\" novalidate=\"novalidate\" data-status=\"init\">\n<div style=\"display: none;\">\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7\" value=\"415\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_version\" value=\"6.0.6\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_locale\" value=\"en_US\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_unit_tag\" value=\"wpcf7-f415-o1\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_container_post\" value=\"0\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_posted_data_hash\" value=\"\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<div class='contactform-fullwidth'>\n<div class='form-line gem-form-icon-name'><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"your-name\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-required\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"Name*\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"your-name\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div class='form-line gem-form-icon-email'><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"your-email\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-email wpcf7-validates-as-required wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-email\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"Email*\" value=\"\" type=\"email\" name=\"your-email\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div class='form-line'><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"your-message\"><textarea cols=\"30\" rows=\"5\" maxlength=\"2000\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-textarea wpcf7-validates-as-required\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"Message*\" name=\"your-message\"><\/textarea><\/span><\/div>\n<div class='form-line'><style type=\"text\/css\">.thegem-button-6a048076ccfac9313 .gem-button svg {fill: #ffffff;}.thegem-button-6a048076ccfac9313 .gem-button:hover svg {fill: #ffffff;}<\/style><div class=\"gem-button-container gem-button-position-fullwidth thegem-button-6a048076ccfac9313\"  ><input class=\"gem-button gem-button-size-medium gem-button-style-flat gem-button-text-weight-normal wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-submit has-spinner gem-button-wpcf-custom\" data-ll-effect=\"drop-right-without-wrap\" style=\"border-radius: 5px;background-color: #D40000FF;color: #ffffff;\" onmouseleave=\"this.style.backgroundColor='#D40000FF';this.style.color='#ffffff';\" onmouseenter=\"this.style.backgroundColor='#454042FF';this.style.color='#ffffff';\" id=\"\" tabindex=\"\" type=\"submit\" value=\"submit meassage\" \/><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div><input type='hidden' class='wpcf7-pum' value='{\"closepopup\":false,\"closedelay\":0,\"openpopup\":false,\"openpopup_id\":0}' \/><div class=\"wpcf7-response-output\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Become a Coach&#8221; 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Change Lives. Become a Coach.<\/span><\/div>\n<p data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"620\">Coaches are the driving force behind every Special Olympics athlete\u2019s success. They don\u2019t just teach sports skills \u2014 they inspire confidence, build character, and foster inclusion. As a coach, you become a mentor, a leader, and a friend to individuals with intellectual disabilities who are striving to be their best, both on and off the field.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"996\">Special Olympics Sri Lanka welcomes coaches from all backgrounds. Whether you\u2019re an experienced trainer, a PE teacher, a university student, or simply someone who loves sport and inclusion, you can make a lasting impact. Our coaching roles are volunteer-based, and full training and resources are provided \u2014 so no prior experience with people with disabilities is necessary.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1754478880297{margin-top: -5px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h5\" data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1548\"><strong data-start=\"1521\" data-end=\"1548\">Who Can Become a Coach?<\/strong><\/div>\n<p data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1745\">Anyone over the age of 18 who is passionate about helping others and committed to inclusion is welcome to apply. You don\u2019t need to be a professional coach \u2014 we will provide the training you need.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1760\">You might be:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1930\">\n<li data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1793\">\n<p data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1793\">A sports enthusiast or athlete<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1794\" data-end=\"1817\">\n<p data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1817\">A teacher or educator<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1818\" data-end=\"1872\">\n<p data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"1872\">A university student (great for volunteering hours!)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"1930\">\n<p data-start=\"1875\" data-end=\"1930\">A community leader or professional looking to give back<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1754478935864{margin-top: -5px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h5\" data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1548\">Sports You Can Coach<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"2345\" data-end=\"2398\">Coaches are needed in a variety of sports, including:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2399\" data-end=\"2499\">\n<li data-start=\"2399\" data-end=\"2426\">\n<p data-start=\"2401\" data-end=\"2426\">Athletics (Track &amp; Field)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2427\" data-end=\"2446\">\n<p data-start=\"2429\" data-end=\"2446\">Football (Soccer)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2447\" data-end=\"2454\">\n<p data-start=\"2449\" data-end=\"2454\">Bocce<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2455\" data-end=\"2466\">\n<p data-start=\"2457\" data-end=\"2466\">Badminton<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2467\" data-end=\"2476\">\n<p data-start=\"2469\" data-end=\"2476\">Cricket<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2477\" data-end=\"2487\">\n<p data-start=\"2479\" data-end=\"2487\">Swimming<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1754479073640{margin-top: -5px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h5\" data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1548\">How to Become a Coach<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"2618\" data-end=\"2642\">Getting started is easy:<\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"2643\" data-end=\"2837\">\n<li data-start=\"2643\" data-end=\"2686\">\n<p data-start=\"2646\" data-end=\"2686\"><strong data-start=\"2646\" data-end=\"2686\">Complete the Coach Registration Form<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2687\" data-end=\"2747\">\n<p data-start=\"2690\" data-end=\"2747\"><strong data-start=\"2690\" data-end=\"2747\">Attend a basic training session (online or in person)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2748\" data-end=\"2795\">\n<p data-start=\"2751\" data-end=\"2795\"><strong data-start=\"2751\" data-end=\"2795\">Get matched with a local team or program<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2796\" data-end=\"2837\">\n<p data-start=\"2799\" data-end=\"2837\"><strong data-start=\"2799\" data-end=\"2837\">Start coaching and changing lives!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"2839\" data-end=\"2937\">\ud83d\udd18 [Download Coach 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