It is Special Olympics' intent to take steps to help ensure the health and safety of all Special Olympics participants. All Special Olympics participants should remember that safety comes first and should take reasonable steps to help minimize the risks for concussion or other serious brain injuries. 

Effective January 1, 2015, a participant who is suspected of sustaining a concussion in a practice, game or competition shall be removed from practice, play or competition at that time. If a qualified medical professional is available on-site to render an evaluation, that person shall have final authority as to whether or not a concussion is suspected. If applicable, the participant's parent or guardian should be made aware that the participant is suspected of sustaining a concussion. "When in doubt, sit them out."

All Coaches are required to complete one of the following concussion awareness training courses:  

       Certificate of Completion must be submitted to the SONM Chapter Office.

To view the entire Concussion & Safety Awareness Policy, click HERE.

The 2015 Mayor's Indoor Invitational Track Meet is the first competition of the year for SONM athletes and we cannot wait to see it.

This year's Mayor's Indoor Invitational will take place on February 21st at the Albuquerque Convention Center. This marks the sixth year that Mayor Berry, the City of Albuquerque Parks and Recreation Department, and ABQ Team Fit have offered this unique competition opportunity for our athletes, on one of our nation's finest indoor tracks.  

Registration deadline for this event is February 11th. For more information, click HERE.

We would like to thank the New Mexico Chevy Dealers for returning as the Presenting Sponsor of the 2015 Golf Classic and Something Special Dinner & Auction. We salute the Chevrolet dealers all across New Mexico and are thankful for their support of our athletes and families.