Athletes across the state are hard at work training for the spring season, which means we will need thousands of volunteers to support the upcoming competitions and events. The two sports that require the most volunteers are athletics (track & field) and swimming, each requiring 250+ volunteers per competition.
We hope to see you out at our regional competitions and State Games this spring!
- Saturday, April 20
- Event: NW Region Swimming (Greatest needs: Timers and Place Judges)
- Location: Federal Way (King County Aquatics Center)
- Pre-registration is now closed, but on-site registrants are welcome
- On-site registration details: https://sowa2024nwregionswim.my-trs.com/
- Sunday, April 21
- Event: SW Region Swimming (Greatest needs: Timers and Place Judges
- Location: Federal Way (King County Aquatics Center)
- Pre-registration is now closed, but on site registrants are welcome
- On-site registration details: https://sowa2024swregionswim.my-trs.com/
- Sunday, April 28
- Event: NW/SW Regions Power Lifting
- Location: Seattle (Washington Athletics Club)
- Register here: https://sowa2024nwswregionalpowerlifting.my-trs.com/
- Recruiting for certified officials only
- Saturday, May 4
- Event: NW Region Athletics (track & field)
- Location: Kirkland (Juanita High School)
- Stay tuned for registration details as host venue confirms additional volunteer needs from the public.
- Saturday, May 4
- Event: East Region Soccer
- Location: Othello (venue details to follow)
- Registration here: https://sowa2024eastregionsoccer.my-trs.com/
- Sunday, May 5
- Event: SW Region Athletics (track & field)
- Location: Tacoma (Mount Tahoma High School)
- Register here: https://sowa2024swregionathletics.my-trs.com/
- Approximately 150 volunteers needed!
- Sunday, May 5
- Event: SW Region Soccer
- Location: Tacoma (Tahoma High School)
- Register here: https://sowa2024swregionsoccer.my-trs.com/
- Saturday, May 11
- Event: NW Region Soccer & Unified District Soccer
- Location: North Seattle (Ingraham High School)
- Register here: https://sowa2024nwregionsoccer.my-trs.com/
- Saturday, May 11
- Event: Unified District Soccer
- Location: Puyallup (Sparks Stadium)
- Register here: https://portals.specialolympics.org/event-details/?id=51e834a6-69e1-ee11-904d-000d3a3419dc
- Saturday, May 11
- Event: Unified District Soccer
- Location: Washougal (Washougal High School)
- Register here: https://portals.specialolympics.org/event-details/?id=51e834a6-69e1-ee11-904d-000d3a3419dc
- Saturday, May 11
- Event: East Region Athletics
- Location: Cheney (Eastern Washington University)
- Register here: https://sowa2024eastregionathletics.my-trs.com/
- Saturday, May 11
- Event: East Region Swimming
- Location: Cheney (Eastern Washington University)
- Register here: https://sowa2024eastregionswim.my-trs.com/
- Saturday, May 25
- Event: Unified State Championship Soccer
- Location: Puyallup (Washington Premier Football Club Field Complex)
- Register here: https://2024unifiedsoccerstatechamp.my-trs.com/
- June 7-9
- Event: State Spring Games (track & field, soccer, swimming, special events)
- Location(s):
- Tacoma/Parkland (Pacific Lutheran University)
- Federal Way (King County Aquatic Center)
- Register here: https://sowa2024statespringgames.my-trs.com/
- Do you have a valid and current CPR and First Aid, or Basic Life Support certification? Do you hold a valid and current Washington Health Care Provider license or certification? If so, please consider volunteering with our Emergency Management Team at our regional competitions as well as State Games.
- Interested persons must first complete the verification process by registering at: https://emgwa.org/so-signup/
Are weekday afternoons easier for you to find time to volunteer? If so, we’re always looking for volunteers to help us in the office prepping for the event(s) that weekend. Duties may include photocopying, stuffing coaches’ packets, prepping awards, etc. Days vary but generally the Friday before an event. If you’re interested in helping us prep for the weekend, please click here to register.
- April dates (all 1:00-4:00 p.m.): 18, 19, 26
- May dates (all 1:00-4:00 p.m.): 2, 3, 10
- June dates (all 1:00-4:00 p.m.): 3, 4, 5
If you’re new to volunteering with Special Olympics Washington and would like to learn more about other volunteer opportunities, please complete our Volunteer Interest Form and our staff will follow up with you. In the meantime, we encourage you to register to volunteer at one of the events listed above. You can also email our Volunteer Team at volunteer@sowa.org.