The Ohio Alliance of
YMCAs and Special Olympics Ohio are
partnering to provide free
memberships to registered Special
Olympic athletes and approved private
providers.
The Ohio
Alliance of YMCAs and Special
Olympics Ohio are partnering to
provide free memberships to
registered athletes and approved
private providers who meet specific
eligibility criteria.
According to the Sandusky County YMCA
press release, to be eligible, each
SOOH athlete will be contacted by
their local community-based
organization and asked to fill out a
request form. Once it is known that
the athlete has a current and good
standing physical on file, they will
receive a confirmation letter from
the organization. The letter can then
be taken to participating Ohio YMCAs.
In addition to the free membership,
SOOH athletes will receive one
personal training session at no cost.
Training and meeting space will be
available to athletes as well as
volunteer and employment
opportunities, the press release
says.
SOOH will offer training in
diversity, equity and inclusion as
well as other educational elements to
YMCA staff at no cost. SOOH will also
help with funding and resources for
YMCA facility enhancement and
equipment, according to the press
release.
“This is an incredible
partnership to benefit our athletes
and community-based
organizations,” Special Olympics
Ohio CEO Jessica Stewart said.
“Not only will our athletes be
able to enjoy the benefits of
exercise, but they will also be able
to spend time training for their
year-round competitions. Our athletes
will have the ability to improve all
aspects of their lives through the
opportunities our Ohio YMCAs have to
offer.”
Download
directions to obtain the free
membership: YMCA Provides
FREE Memberships to Special Olympics
Athletes
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