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Special Olympics
Maryland
2022 Basketball Pre-Season Webinar
December 2, 2021
Maryland
This webinar is being recorded for possible sharing on the Internet
Agenda COVID Protocols 2022 Important Registration Dates Team Assessment Form Competition Assessment Form Coach Trainings Competition Schedule College Engagement Rules Highlights Coach Requirements Coach Code of Conduct Q&A Registration, Deadlines, etc.
Updated COVID Protocol
Updated 11/30/2021
Low Risk Moderate Risk Significant Risk
Covid Rate - 10 or fewer new 11-15 new cases per 100,000 people >15 new cases per 100,000 people (7
cases per 100,000 people (7 day (7 day average) day average)
average)
AND AND
OR
Less than 80% of participants fully Less than 80% of participants fully
80% or more of participants are vaccinated vaccinated
fully vaccinated
Local regulations for event size and Local regulations for event size and Local Regulations
risk mitigation risk mitigation +
+ Size restrictions (50 or less inside) and
Additional SO precautions for masks, substantial SO precautions in all areas
distancing, sanitization, spectators, (see orange guidance)
onsite screening, travel, and
accommodations
How Do You Know What “Level of Risk” Is In Effect?
• Starting no later than Monday, December 6, the current state-wide COVID Level of Risk Status will be posted
on the main SOMD Coach Resource Page (CRP) (https://www.somd.org/coach/coach-resources/). This will
be updated only when there is a change in the “risk status” (not daily with the current number).
• The status posted will be based solely on the number of new cases per 100,000 (7 day average); not on
vaccination status (which of course will be specific to your training program/event).
3 / Special Olympics Program Name
Protocols Low Risk Moderate Risk Significant Risk
Entirely Outdoors (except restrooms): Size per
Event Size and
Size and venue per local authority local authority regulations
Venue Type Size and venue per local authority regulations.
regulations. Indoors or Mixed Indoors/Outdoors: < 50
(indoors/outdoors)
participants
Additional Forms Communicable Disease Waiver Communicable Disease Waiver Communicable Disease Waiver
• On-Site Screening with temperature checks
• On-Site Screening required for are required. (written rosters submitted to
• Signage on preventive measures SOMD after each practice)
participants. Temperature Checks are
(handwashing, distancing and
optional
masking) and education on
symptoms and reminder to stay • Verbal confirmation for spectators on arrival
Onsite Screening
home if sick or any symptoms. • Signage on preventive measures
(handwashing, distancing and masking) and • Signage on preventive measures
education on symptoms and reminder to stay (handwashing, distancing and masking) and
home if sick or any symptoms. education on symptoms and reminder to stay
home if sick or any symptoms.
No participation within 10 days of
COVID positive test and 7 days of
No participation within 10 days of COVID No participation within 10 days of COVID
any symptoms.
positive test and 7 days of any symptoms. positive test and 7 days of any symptoms.
Positive COVID test
Athletes and Unified partners
or previous COVID Athletes and Unified partners must receive Athletes and Unified partners must receive
should receive medical clearance
disease medical clearance prior to participating in sport. medical clearance prior to participating in sport.
prior to participating in sport.
Programs must educate on this requirement. Programs must educate on this requirement.
Programs must educate on this
requirement.
Follow local restrictions.
Masks required at all times for ALL participants,
Masking
Masks required for ALL participants, especially except during rigorous exercise.
If not fully vaccinated, must wear a when indoors, except during rigorous exercise.
mask except during rigorous
exercise.
Updated 11/30/2021
4 / Special Olympics Program Name
Protocols Low Risk Moderate Risk Significant Risk
Take active measures to ensure
distancing as much as possible
Distancing Distancing required at all times. Distancing required at all times.
outside of sport activities, especially
in indoor spaces.
Private transportation encouraged Private transportation encouraged as Private transportation encouraged as much as
as much as possible. much as possible. possible.
Masking required for all people on Masking required for all people on any Masking required for all people on any SO
Transportation
any SO transportation. SO transportation. transportation.
1 person per seat (bench seats on 1 person per seat (bench seats on buses 1 person per seat (bench seats on buses are for 2
buses are for 2 people) are for 2 people) people)
In order to stay overnight at a Special Olympics
In order to stay overnight at a Maryland event, individuals must be vaccinated.
Special Olympics Maryland event, In order to stay overnight at a Special
Accommodations individuals must be vaccinated. Olympics Maryland event, individuals If state-wide incidence is above 50 cases per
must be vaccinated. 100,000, then overnight events with
accommodations organized by SO are not
permitted.
Permitted per local authority
Not permitted (unless athlete requires additional
Spectators regulations.
assistance from caregiver that can’t be
Limited. Must be separated from accommodated by a coach/volunteer. Permissions
Sideline observers (Note: If activity/event is in the “low risk” athletes and not attend participant granted at the Program’s discretion).
category by way of having 80% or greater areas.
(e.g., family/support
vaccinated, spectators may need to either Individuals should maintain social distance from one
staff) be physically separated from delegations
another on the sideline.
or not permitted at all)
No self-serve buffet meals.
Participants bring own water bottles. Participants bring their own meals and water
Stagger mealtimes and cohort bottles and/or pick-up only.
Meals groups as much as possible,
especially when indoors. Stagger mealtimes and cohort groups as
much as possible. Stagger mealtimes and cohort groups.
Updated 11/30/2021
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SOMD Vaccination Protocol
Updated 11/30/2021
Vaccination Requirement:
Vaccinations are required for events and competitions involving multiple local
programs (including but not limited to training events with multiple Areas, state
championships, regional competitions, qualifiers, ‘home and aways,’ and league play
involving multiple local programs) in the following sports:
*= Locally Popular
Team Comp. Sports Individual Sports Locally Popular Sports
Basketball Bowling (Duckpin)
Alpine Skiing
Cheerleading Bowling- 10-pin Volleyball
Flag Football Powerlifting
Soccer Snowshoeing
Swimming
Softball
Vaccination status will still be tracked for protocol requirements.
Programs must ensure all Return to Activities Protocol is followed at all times.
Sports & Activities not requiring a vaccination for participation or competition
Updated 11/30/2021
*= Locally Popular
Individual Sports and Activities Team Sports Individual Skills
Athletics Long Distance Running Basketball**
Bocce Motor Activities Training Flag Football
Program
Soccer
Cycling Tennis
Softball
Golf Young Athletes Program
Kayaking
Locally Popular Sports
Dance*
**For basketball skills training ONLY:
• Area leadership may decide to require vaccinations for all Equestrian*
participants in basketball individual skills training due to the
indoor activity and typical shared use of training facilities Figure Skating*
with team training.
• This is a decision reserved for the Area Director or Area
leadership. It is NOT a decision that can be made by a
Sailing*
coach.
Skiing- Cross Country*
Vaccination status will still be tracked for protocol requirements.
Programs must ensure all Return to Activities Protocol is followed at all times.
Vaccination Requirement: Team Sports Updated 11/30/2021
Sport Local Training Single Program Multi-Program State Competition
Local League Play Competition
Basketball Team Can be required by Can be required by REQUIRED REQUIRED
Local Program (LP) LP
Basketball Can be required by Can be required by NOT REQUIRED NOT REQUIRED
Skills LP LP
Flag Football Can be required by Can be required by REQUIRED REQUIRED
Team LP LP
Flag Football NOT REQUIRED NOT REQUIRED NOT REQUIRED NOT REQUIRED
Skills
Softball Can be required by Can be required by REQUIRED REQUIRED
Team LP LP
Softball NOT REQUIRED NOT REQUIRED NOT REQUIRED NOT REQUIRED
Skills
Soccer Can be required by Can be required by REQUIRED REQUIRED
Team LP LP
Soccer NOT REQUIRED NOT REQUIRED NOT REQUIRED NOT REQUIRED
Skills
Cheerleading Can be required by Can be required by REQUIRED REQUIRED
LP LP
Updated 11/30/2021
Vaccination Requirement: Individual Sports
Sport Local Training Single Program Multi-Program State Competition
Local League Play Competition
Athletics NOT REQUIRED NOT REQUIRED NOT REQUIRED NOT REQUIRED
Bowling (10 pin) Can be required Can be required REQUIRED REQUIRED
Bocce NOT REQUIRED NOT REQUIRED NOT REQUIRED NOT REQUIRED
Cycling NOT REQUIRED NOT REQUIRED NOT REQUIRED NOT REQUIRED
Golf NOT REQUIRED NOT REQUIRED NOT REQUIRED NOT REQUIRED
Kayaking NOT REQUIRED NOT REQUIRED NOT REQUIRED NOT REQUIRED
LDR NOT REQUIRED NOT REQUIRED NOT REQUIRED NOT REQUIRED
MATP NOT REQUIRED NOT REQUIRED NOT REQUIRED NOT REQUIRED
Powerlifting Can be required Can be required REQUIRED REQUIRED
Skiing- Alpine Can be required Can be required REQUIRED REQUIRED
Snowshoeing Can be required Can be required REQUIRED REQUIRED
Swimming Can be required Can be required REQUIRED REQUIRED
Tennis NOT REQUIRED NOT REQUIRED NOT REQUIRED NOT REQUIRED
YAP NOT REQUIRED NOT REQUIRED NOT REQUIRED NOT REQUIRED
Vaccination Requirement: Locally Popular Updated 11/30/2021
Sport Local Training Single Program Local Multi-Program
League Play Competition including
culminating
competitions
Volleyball Can be required Can be required REQUIRED
Bowling- Duckpin Can be required Can be required REQUIRED
Dance NOT REQUIRED NOT REQUIRED NOT REQUIRED
Equestrian NOT REQUIRED NOT REQUIRED NOT REQUIRED
Figure Skating NOT REQUIRED NOT REQUIRED NOT REQUIRED
Sailing NOT REQUIRED NOT REQUIRED NOT REQUIRED
Skiing- Cross Country NOT REQUIRED NOT REQUIRED NOT REQUIREDSpecial Olympics Maryland
Return to Activities Protocol Quick Guide
Revised 11/30/2021
Guiding Principles Vaccination Guidance (as of 11.30.2021)
*KEY DEFINITIONS:
• Fully Vaccinated: Two (2) weeks after completing all doses of a COVID-19 vaccine.
• Participants: Athletes, Unified partners, Coaches, Officials, Volunteers, HODs, SO Staff, and families/caregivers if they will not exclusively be in spectator only spaces.
• Rolling 7-day average/100,000: a 7-day moving average, takes the case rates per 100,000 people for the last 7 days, adds them up, and divides it by 7.
**Resources for Identifying 7-Day Rolling Average Case Rate:
• Country Level Data Globally (this is per Million to divide by 10): https://tinyurl.com/944jd6xe
• State Level Data in the US: https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/national/coronavirus-us-cases-deaths/
• County/District Level Data should also be available from your Local Health Authorities and/or Local Resources.Key Differences in Protocol Across Each Level
If local regulations are more stringent than any Special Olympics requirements, activity must follow local regulations.
*NOTE: This is a shortened version of the protocol, please review and follow full protocol.
LOW COMMUNITY COVID RATE MODERATE COVID RATE SIGNIFICANT COVID RATE
< 10.9 new cases daily per 100,000 people **
OR 11-15 new cases daily per 100,000 people** Community rates are >15 new cases daily per 100,000
HIGH VACCINATION RATE AND people** and
> 80 of participants are fully vaccinated*Spectators and Basketball
Competitions
Status Spectators
Significant COVID Rate Spectators not permitted in facility
(greater than 15 new cases daily per 100,000 and not
80% vaccinated)
Moderate COVID Rate Spectators not permitted in facility
(11 to 15 new cases daily per 100,000 and not 80%
vaccinated)
Low COVID Rate solely due to 80% of Spectators not permitted in facility (because it will affect whether will meet vaccination
all participants vaccinated rate of 80%)*
Low COVID Rate due to Spectators permitted; must follow masking and distancing protocols (non-vaccinated
10 or fewer new cases daily per must wear masks throughout).
100,000. May need to limit to one spectator per competitor due to facility space constraints.
Status determined minimum of three days in advance of event.
State TEAM Championships AND SOMD will contract with a security firm to verify vaccination status at entrances, thus
the designated required qualifiers allowing:
• 3/12 5v5 Unified • Spectators who provide proof of fully vaccinated status may attend.
• 3/12 3v3 Trad/PDU • May need to limit to one spectator per competitor due to facility space
• 3/13 5v5 PDU constraints.
• TBD 5v5 Traditional
*host Areas of other qualifiers may choose to similarly contract with professional security firms to check proof of
vaccination of spectators at entrances, in which case they may also utilize this spectator standard
State Individual Skills Competition TBD
Championship
Note: As always, the above may be affected by facility or local government restrictions, if they are more restrictive than SOMD’s standard.Important Reminder
No athlete or volunteer may participate
in any manner in a Special Olympics
Maryland program without a valid and
current medical form, Communicable
Disease Waiver (CDW), and/or volunteer
application (and necessary volunteer
certifications).
There are absolutely no exceptions to
this policy.
Press *6 to
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This webinar is being recorded.Work With Your Area Leadership
• All athletes, Unified® partners, coaches and other
volunteers must have proper forms completed and Important Note:
submitted prior to starting their involvement in any Only SOMD
provided and
Special Olympics sports training program. approved medical
• This is for the health and safety of our athletes, as forms and
volunteer
well as for the protection of Special Olympics applications will
Maryland and its volunteers. be accepted.
• Coaches should work with their respective
Area/County leadership well in advance of the start
of the training season to determine which athletes
and volunteers have their forms/certifications current
and valid through the end of the season, and which
will need to have new forms completed prior to their
involvement with the training program.
This webinar is being recorded.What Is Required For Each
Participant?
Athletes Unified® Partners & Sport Assistant Coaches Head Coaches
General Volunteers Volunteers
Athlete Medical Valid Volunteer Valid Volunteer Valid Volunteer Valid Volunteer
Form Application / Application / Application / Application /
Screening Screening Screening Screening
Communicable
Disease Waiver Protective Behaviors Protective Protective Protective
Certification Behaviors Behaviors Behaviors
Certification Certification Certification
Communicable
Disease Waiver Concussion Concussion Concussion
Certification Certification Certification
Communicable Assistant Coach Head Coach Sport
For some specific sports or events, proof of Disease Waiver Sport Certification Certification
full vaccination for COVID-19 virus may also
be required to participate in multi-Area Communicable Communicable
events or competitions. This requirement Disease Waiver Disease Waiver
applies to ALL individuals.
*ALL participants in your program must have a signed “Communicable Disease Waiver” before participating.
Details on each requirement are available in the Resources section of this slide deck. Forms are available on the SOMD Coach
Resource Page (https://www.somd.org/coach/coach-resources/).
162022 Basketball Registration Deadlines
What When What Is Due
Training 01/27/2022 Roster entered into GMS of all athletes, Unified® partners, coaches and volunteers
Registration participating in your Program; Establishes who is eligible to compete at state
Deadline competitions. (provided they meet all other criteria)
Anyone submitted after this date may participate in training but is NOT eligible for state
competition.
Team Rosters & 02/04/2022 Completed 2022 Basketball Team Assessment Form must be submitted via email to SOMD
Assessments Due (assessment does NOT require running athletes thru skills stations).
Team Rosters are “set” at this point.
(Areas must have registered their team members as training within GMS; SOMD will
enter team members into their teams in GMS based on these rosters.)
Last Date For 02/04/2022 Every athlete must have a complete medical form AND CDW valid thru March 31, 2022
Forms To Be on file at SOMD HQ.
Submitted To Every coach/partner/volunteer must have a completed volunteer application, Protective
SOMDHQ Behaviors Certification AND CDW valid thru March 31, 2022 on file at SOMD HQ.
All Coaches & Sports Vols must have Special Olympics Concussion Certification valid
thru March 31, 2022 on file at SOMD HQ.
All Coaches: must have the sport-specific certification for their sport completed and
submitted to SOMD HQ along with CSOA.
Every TEAM athlete/partner/volunteer/coach must have proof of full vaccination on
file at SOMD in order to be able to participate in competitions.
To participate in any competition prior to February 4, all individuals must have all required forms and
certifications submitted to SOMD HQ a minimum mof one week in advance of that competition.
Competition 02/17/2022 Delegation members, team rosters and their events must be entered into GMS; any
Registration athlete or Unified® partner without an event will be deleted from competition.
Deadline (ISC athletes must be entered into their event (Level 1 or Level 2 Skills) by the AREA
at this time.
Given recent extreme challenges with getting forms/certifications submitted to HQ in a timely
The above deadlines are when forms/certifications/info must
manner, the above deadlines are firm and will not be extended for any Area or individual.
be at SOMD HQ. Your Area may have an earlier deadline
(In the highly unlikely event of some truly unique and truly extreme situation, SOMD may, at its
for your program in order for them to meet these deadlines.
sole discretion, make an adjustment.)Where Can You Find Certification
Status of You Participants?
“Certification Status Update” Reports are available on the main CRP
(https://www.somd.org/coach/coach-resources/) Vaccination status is NOT included in
• Searchable PDF for Athletes these reports for purposes of
• Medical expiration confidentiality.
• CDW expiration Area leaders can provide vaccination
• Searchable PDF for Non-Athletes information on a “need to know” basis in
• Volunteer Application/Screening expiration a less public manner.
• Protective Behaviors (PB) expiration
Links to all certification forms or tests are
• Concussion Certification expiration also available on the main CRP page.
• CDW expiration
• Downloadable Excel File for Athletes & Non-Athletes (includes all of above info)
“Coach Sport Certification” Reports are available on Coach Education & Development
section of the CRP (https://www.somd.org/coach/coach-resources/coach-education/)
• Searchable PDF of Coach Sport Certifications
• Searchable PDF of Coach Training “Transcripts”
• The above two reports only include coaches who have either
• Completed a coach sport training course or education opportunity
• Earned a Coach Sport Certification
This webinar is being recorded.Team Assessment Form
• Provides self-rating of team’s ability
• Used for divisioning and matching of abilities of teams at
beginning of season
• Divisioning later in season and at state basketball tournament will be
based mostly on performance in competitions
• To your advantage to be as accurate as possible – will help you find
better games throughout the season
• Will establish rosters once submitted
• Team contacts and self-ratings will be shared among coaches
• Must be submitted for each team by February 4, 2022.
• (please send a separate file for each team)
• SOMD will enter team rosters into computer system (as was case
previously)
Direct All Questions to GoToWebinar
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“Question Function”2022 Team Assessment
2020 Individual Player Assessment
Individual
Skills
Roster
22Competition Assessment Form 23
Currently Scheduled Competitions
Date Event Location Facility Contact
TBD REQUIRED 5v5 Traditional TBD TBD All 5v5 Traditional Teams
Qualifier Registered
3/12/2022 REQUIRED 5v5 Unified® Qualifier St. Mary’s St. Mary’s All 5v5 Unified Teams
City College of Registered
Maryland
3/12/2022 REQUIRED 3v3 Traditional & PDU Ellicott City Glenelg Country All 3v3 Teams Registered
Qualifiers School
3/13/2022 HO Individual Skills Competition Ellicott City Glenelg Country Lavonne Smith
School- (lavonne_smith@hcpss.org)
TENTATIVE
3/13/2022 HO 5v5PDU Qualifier Ellicott City Glenelg Country Michelle Jordon
School- (michelle@jordanz.net)
TENTATIVE
24Coaches Trainings
- Melissa Anger (Mid-High 5v5 Trad/Uni) - Alisha Mosley (All)
- Date- Thursday, December 9, 2021 - Date- Sunday, January 9, 2022
- Timing- 6:00pm-9:00pm - Timing- During Basketball Clinic
- Location- Zoom - Location- Washington College
To Register- - Melissa Anger (Individual Skills/3v3)
https://somd.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0of- - Date- Wednesday, January 12, 2022
2uqjkoE9YJAZQ3r2km2MiXCh8DVweT - Timing- 6:00-9:00pm
Bob Golden and Dorry Barry (5v5 - Location- Virtual
Trad/Uni) To Register-
- Date- Sunday, December 12, 2021 https://somd.zoom.us/j/82572384285?pwd=
- Timing- 12noon-3:00pm RDRXc2p0SDIrWU5FOENKUXZmWU5wdz09
- Location- Potomac Community Center
- Melissa Anger (5v5PDU/Low 5v5 Trad/Uni)
- Date- Tuesday, December 14, 2021 IN-PERSON TRAININGS-
- Timing- 6:00-8:00pm https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/22BBCoach
- Location- Rockburn Elementary School TrainingsQualifying for the State Tournament
To qualify for the State Tournament:
- Individual Skills
- Since we are able to have a qualifying round at the State Tournament, your
athletes are only required to attend 1 competition, which can be an in-house
(single area program) competition held during a practice.
- We suggest having the athletes participate in multiple competitions, but for
the 2022 season, 1 is sufficient.
- Teams
- Teams will have to attend 2 qualifiers to be eligible for the State
Tournament. This is the Required Qualifier for the level, as well as 1 other
multiple team event.
- The second multiple team event must be approved by Melissa Anger prior to
the competition to ensure the match-ups are equivalent.
- We recommend attending as many qualifiers as your team can to ensure good
match-ups and game experience for the State Tournament.
26Divisioning Night 5v5 PDU, Traditional & Unified® - Monday, March 14th @ 6:00pm 3v3 PDU & Traditional - Wednesday, March 16th @ 6:00pm Interested in participating? Use this link to apply: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/22BBDivNight 27
Special Olympics
Maryland
College Engagement
Maryland
This webinar is being recorded for possible sharing on the Internet2nd Annual Navy Basketball Clinic - Sunday, December 19, 2021 - Timing between 10:00am-1:00pm - Naval Academy- Halsey Field House Registration Link- https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/21NavyWBBClinic 29
Washington College Basketball
Clinic
- Sunday, January 9, 2022
- Timing between 10:00am-6:00pm
- Waiting for Washington College to confirm exact time
- Gill Center; Washington College
Registration Link will be sent out when timing is
confirmed
30Terps Basketball Clinic - Working out details with the Terps on Clinic Date - Looking in February - Xfinity Center; University of Maryland - Priority will go to those that have not attended in the past 2 years Registration Link will be sent out to coaches once confirmed 31
Towson Men’s Basketball
Special Olympics Maryland Day- Thursday, January 27th
@ 6:00pm vs. University of Delaware
- The Traditional Team Maryland Basketball team will
play against Team Delaware!
- Take part in the Pre-Game with teams
- Play a mini game at the halftime of the Towson Game
**This does NOT count as a competition for “qualifying”
purposes.
32Basketball Coach Briefing
Basketball Rules & Processes Highlights
Maryland
This session is being recordedRule Updates • There have been some rule updates from the 2020 Rule Update. SOMD will not be adopting these changes and will follow the same rules as we did in the 2020 season. • The majority of the changes happened with the 3v3 game. Since SOMD has our own adaptations with the 3v3 game, we will continue with how we have played in the past. We believe our adaptions are closer to the 5v5 game to help with the transition then the new SOI rules. • Another change SOI implemented is the option to use a smaller size ball for women and junior divisions. To keep everything consistent, we will be keeping the same size ball for all divisions. The size difference is very minimal so making the change would cause more confusion, we believe.
3v3 PDU Rule Change (from 2020)
• As a pilot program, SOMD will permit some athletes, who use
medically necessary assistive ambulatory devices (canes, crutches)
to play on 3v3 Player Development Unified (PDU) teams
• Decisions will be made the SOMD Basketball Sports Management
Team on each athlete on a case-by-case basis focused on safety for
all participants and the impact on the play of the game
• This change is exclusive to 3v3 PDU
• Potentially allowable devices include but are not limited to
• Tri-canes
• Quad canes
• Lofstrand crutch
• Walkers
• Devices will be inspected prior to the start of each game for safety and to confirm
they will not cause damage to the facility
• For safety reasons, wheelchairs are specifically NOT included among potentially
allowable devices
35Misc. Individual Skills Competition (ISC) - Area Programs will enter training registration AND competition/event registration into GMS in Event (Level 1 or Level 2) - Send Melissa Anger Roster indicating Level (1 or 2) - Send Melissa Anger Results of Qualifying Competitions (Score Sheets for Each Athlete) Teams - Area Programs will enter training registration only into GMS - SOMD will enter Rosters into GMS based off team rosters/assessments - Send Melissa Anger Team Assessments by February 4th - Team Assessments Count as FINAL Roster - Can’t change once submitted 36
Rules Reminders
3v3 Traditional and PDU 5v5 Traditional, Unified® and PDU
Roster 5 players 8 players
Minimum
Roster 8 players 12 players
Maximum
Game Time* Two 10-minute halves Two 16-minute halves
2-minute half-time 5-minute half-time
Clock Mgmt* Running clock except: Running clock except:
•Last minute of regulation •1st Foul shots (Running Clock for 2nd
in each half Shot)- Trad & Unified® (PDU will
NOT shoot foul shots)
•Last two minutes of regulation in
each half
Time Outs* Two 60-second timeouts per Two 60-second timeouts per team per
team per game half
Timeouts do not carryover
Start of Coin flip for possession Jump ball
Game
*Game Time, clock management and timeouts may be adjusted at
37
some competitions due to time/space constraintsAdditional Rules Reminders
3v3 Traditional
• No team fouls or individual fouls (and so no foul shots)
• Referees may take necessary action to address individuals and team who foul
frequently (require a substitution, eject player, forfeit, etc.)
• Throw-in
• Throw-in spot used to start play in all situations
• Defensive players must be on baseline side of foul line (extended)
• Offensive players can be on either side of foul line
• Person throwing in the ball has five seconds to inbound the ball
• Person throwing in the ball cannot shoot
• Change of possession
• Team acquiring ball must take ball behind foul line extended (clear the ball)
• Either the ball or the foot of the player with the ball must touch or be behind foul
line
• Can pass the ball to a teammate to clear
38Additional Rules Reminders
5v5 Traditional and Unified®
• Pressing / Backcourt Defense
• No back-court defense permitted by a team that is leading by 15 points or more
• Officials will NOT enforce any “gentle persons’ agreements” between coaches
• Watch illegal contact – one of primary causes of fights in games
• Games will consist of Halves over Quarters
• 16-minute Running Clock except last 2 minutes of each half
• No Trash Talking will be permitted during the games; Player(s)/Coaches will
be warned and if it continues, they will be ejected from game
• This includes talking back to another player or the Officials
• Foul Shots
• Foul Shots WILL be played in the 2020 Season (ALL Competitions)
• Clock will stop on first shot
• Once shooter gets ball on 2nd shot, clock will run
• Unified® teams must have 3 athletes and 2 Unified® partners on the court at
a time
• No more than 3 athletes can be on the court at one time
• MUST have the 3-2 ratio in ALL games
39Additional Rules Reminders
Player Development Unified® (PDU)
• When a team is winning by 20 points or more, the score on the scoreboard will go to
0-0, but will continue on the scoresheets.
• When bringing a ball down court/field, mentor can accompany the athlete and
provide instruction, but athlete must be the person advancing the ball
• An appropriate offensive sequence would be multiple passes between athletes and
other athletes (or mentors) before scoring (explicitly state in rules)
• Recognize when a player needs to be subbed (alert coach or assist coach in
identifying); fatigue, mood/attitude, preventing potential problem on the horizon
• Ideally athlete should in-bound ball, but mentor may do so when needed or
appropriate (so athlete can learn the skill; but mentor can model the skill)
• At this level of play, “fast breaks” are not allowed.
• Mentors DO NOT Shoot, Steal the ball, Set Screens, Play Defense, Rebound
• Mentors CAN give verbal on-court instruction, dribble (limited), pass
• 3v3 PDU: Head Coaches must notify all coaches, competitors volunteers and family
members that by participating in 3v3 PDU they may be playing either on a team with
an athlete who uses an assistive ambulatory device or against such a team
40Additional Rules Reminders
Three point shots count at all levels (3v3 and 5v5)
• Principle of Meaningful Involvement
• Fundamentally, the principle of meaningful involvement ensures that
every player is given an opportunity to contribute to the success of his
or her team through their unique skills and qualities.
• Athlete plays a valued role on the team that emphasizes his or her
personal talents
• Uniforms
• Must be matching color shorts and matching color shirts
• Numbers on front (min 6” high) and back (min 4” high) of top
• Undershirts, if worn, must all be same color and match uniform
• Leggings, if worn, must all be same color and match uniform
41Coach Requirements
All Coaches of Special Olympics athletes / teams / programs must have the
following clearances / certifications prior to starting to coach for the
season:
• Valid and current “Class A” volunteer application and associated background screening
• Valid and current Protective Behaviors Screening
• Valid and current online Concussion Training
• Valid and Current Communicable Disease Waiver (CDW)
• Proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 (req’d to participate in any multi-Area event or
competition).
• Coaching Special Olympics Athletes (CSOA)
• Note: if the coach exclusively coaches Unified® teams, they may complete the
Coaching Unified Sports® course instead
• Head Coaches: in addition to the above, valid and current Coach Sport Certification (specific
to each sport they coach)
• No training program or team can participate in any competition without a fully
certified Head Coach.
• All of the above are valid for three years
• All of the above must be valid through the date of the state championship for the sport (i.e.,
through the end of the season)
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Disease Waiver)
+ CDW
+ CDW
+ CDW
+ CDW
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RESPECT FOR OTHERS
• I will respect the rights, dignity and worth of athletes, Unified partners, coaches, other volunteers,
friends and spectators in Special Olympics.
• I will treat everyone equally regardless of sex, ethnic origin, religion or ability. I will be a positive
role model for the athletes and Unified partners I coach.
ENSURE A POSITIVE EXPERIENCE
• I will ensure that for each athlete or Unified partner I coach, the time spent with Special Olympics is
a positive experience. I will respect the talent, developmental stage and goals of each athlete and
Unified partner.
• I will ensure each athlete and Unified partner competes in events that challenge their potential and
are appropriate to their ability.
• I will be fair, considerate and honest with athletes and Unified partners and communicate with them
using simple, clear language.
• I will ensure that accurate scores are provided for entry of an athlete or Unified partner into any
event.
• I will instruct each athlete and Unified partner to perform to the best of their ability at all
preliminary competition and finals competition in accordance with the Official Special Olympics
Sports Rules.
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ACT PROFESSIONALLY AND TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR MY ACTIONS
• My language, manner, punctuality, preparation and presentation will demonstrate high
standards.
• I will display control, respect, dignity and professionalism to all involved in the sport (athletes,
Unified partners, coaches, opponents, officials, administrators, parents, spectators, media,
etc.).
• I will encourage athletes and Unified Partners to demonstrate the same qualities.
• I will not use or be under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs (including cannabis products)
while representing Special Olympics at training sessions or during competition.
• I will refrain from any form of personal abuse towards athletes, Unified partners and others,
including verbal, physical and emotional abuse.
• I will be alert to any form of abuse from other sources directed toward athletes and Unified
partners in my care.
QUALITY SERVICE TO THE ATHLETES AND UNIFIED PARTNERS
• I will seek continual improvement through performance evaluation and ongoing coach education.
I will be knowledgeable about the Sports Rules and skills of the sport (s) I coach.
• I will provide a planned training program.
• I will keep copies of the medical, training, and competition records for each athlete I coach.
• I will follow the Special Olympics, the International Federation and the National
Federation/Governing Body rules for my sport(s).
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HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE ATHLETES AND UNIFIED® PARTNERS
• I will ensure that the equipment and facilities are safe to use.
• I will ensure that the equipment, rules, training and the environment are appropriate for the
age and ability of the athletes and Unified partners.
• I will review each athlete’s medical form and be aware of any limitations on that athlete’s
participation noted on that form.
• I will encourage athletes and Unified partners to seek medical advice when required.
• I will maintain the same interest and support towards sick and injured athletes and Unified®
partners.
• I will allow further participation in training and competition only when appropriate.
• I understand that if I violate this Code of Conduct I will be subject to a range of consequences,
up to and including being prohibited from coaching in Special Olympics.
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For any questions, please feel free to contact your
Basketball Sports Director:
Melissa Anger- manger@somd.org
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Maryland
Registration, Forms and Procedures
The information in this section is general in
that it applies to all sports. Some sports
may have some sport-specific requirements
(such as proof of COVID-19 vaccination) Maryland
which would not be reflected here.
This webinar is being recorded for possible sharing on the InternetWork With Your Area Leadership
• All athletes, Unified® partners, coaches and other volunteers Important Note: New
must have proper forms completed and submitted prior to medical forms and
volunteer
starting their involvement in any Special Olympics sports applications were put
training program. in place in mid-2016.
The new versions of
• This is for the health and safety of our athletes/partners, as these forms must be
well as for the protection of Special Olympics Maryland and used for all newly
its volunteers. submitted forms,
whether for a new or
• Coaches should work with their respective Area/County a renewing
leadership in advance of the start of the training season to athlete/volunteer.
determine which athletes and volunteers have their forms Copies of the new
current and valid through the end of the season, and which forms are available in
this slide set as well
will need to have new forms completed prior to their as through your Area
involvement with the training program, as well as to ensure Director.
protocols are in place following the Return to Activities
guidelines.
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All coaches of Special Olympics athletes must have the following
clearances/certifications prior to starting to coach for the season:
• Completion and submission of a “Class A” volunteer application and associated
background screening
• Completion and submission of Protective Behaviors Screening
• Completion and submission of online Concussion Training
• Completion and submission of Communicable Disease Waiver (CDW)
• Head Coaches: Must have Sport Certification valid thru state championship
• Existing Sport Certifications are valid thru their current expiration date
• New Sport Certifications require
• Completion of Sport-specific Coaching Course
• Coaching Special Olympics Athletes (CSOA) (or Coaching Unified Sports (CUS) for coaches who
exclusively coach Unified sports
All of the above are valid for three years
All Coaches and Volunteers must also have a valid “Communicable Disease Waiver”
(new in Spring 2021). This is required even if they had previously completed an
Acknowledgement of Risk (AOR) form.
Note: Unified® partners and ALL other volunteers must complete and maintain the volunteer screening and Protective Behaviors
screening in order to volunteer with Special Olympics.Protective Behaviors Certification
• Required by SOI/SONA/SOMD
• ALL volunteers (coaches, Unified® partners, sports volunteers,
etc.) must have up-to-date Protective Behaviors Certification
prior to starting their volunteer role.
• To meet requirement:
•Go to SOMD’s Coach Resource Page (Coach Resources - Special
Olympics Maryland (somd.org))
•Instructions are located under the section labelled
“Applications, Certifications and Other Forms”
• Valid for 3 years
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• Required by SOI/SONA/SOMD
• Not just head coaches – ALL COACHES
• To meet requirement:
•Go to SOMD’s Coach Resource Page (Coach Resources - Special
Olympics Maryland (somd.org))
•Instructions are located under the section labelled “Applications,
Certifications and Other Forms”
• Valid for 3 years
52
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Disease Waiver)
+ CDW
+ CDW
+ CDW
+ CDW
SOMD will include an update on each registrant’s
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• Coaches with no previous Special Olympics sports certification in their specific sport
• Must complete Coaching Special Olympics Athletes (CSOA)
• Check Coach Educ & Devel section of SOMD Coach Resource Page for
online, virtual and in-person opportunities
• https://www.somd.org/coach/coach-resources/
• Must complete sport-specific coaches training
• Note: This applies to all coaches who do not have a sport certification for
their sport, regardless of how long they have coached or if they have been
certified in a different sport
• Coaches with a previous Special Olympics sports certification in their specific sport
• Must complete one general OR one sport-specific learning opportunity to
renew every three years
• If have never taken CSOA, then coach MUST take CSOA to renew/reactivate
most recent sport certification.
• This applies to all coaches, not just head coaches.Coach Code of Conduct
RESPECT FOR OTHERS
• I will respect the rights, dignity and worth of athletes, Unified® partners, coaches, other volunteers, friends
and spectators in Special Olympics.
• I will treat everyone equally regardless of sex, ethnic origin, religion or ability. I will be a positive role model for
the athletes and Unified® partners I coach.
ENSURE A POSITIVE EXPERIENCE
• I will ensure that for each athlete or Unified® partner I coach, the time spent with Special Olympics is a positive
experience. I will respect the talent, developmental stage and goals of each athlete and Unified® partner.
• I will ensure each athlete and Unified® partner competes in events that challenge their potential and are
appropriate to their ability.
• I will be fair, considerate and honest with athletes and Unified® partners and communicate with them using
simple, clear language.
• I will ensure that accurate scores are provided for entry of an athlete or Unified® partner into any event.
• I will instruct each athlete and Unified® partner to perform to the best of their ability at all preliminary
competition and finals competition in accordance with the Official Special Olympics Sports Rules.
This webinar is being recorded.Coach Code of Conduct (Cont’d)
ACT PROFESSIONALLY AND TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR MY ACTIONS
• My language, manner, punctuality, preparation and presentation will demonstrate high standards.
• I will display control, respect, dignity and professionalism to all involved in the sport (athletes, Unified®
partners, coaches, opponents, officials, administrators, parents, spectators, media, etc.).
• I will encourage athletes and Unified® partners to demonstrate the same qualities.
• I will not use or be under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs (including cannabis products) while
representing Special Olympics at training sessions or during competition.
• I will refrain from any form of personal abuse towards athletes, Unified® partners and others, including
verbal, physical and emotional abuse.
• I will be alert to any form of abuse from other sources directed toward athletes and Unified® partners in
my care.
QUALITY SERVICE TO THE ATHLETES AND UNIFIED® PARTNERS
• I will seek continual improvement through performance evaluation and ongoing coach education. I will be
knowledgeable about the Sports Rules and skills of the sport (s) I coach.
• I will provide a planned training program.
• I will keep copies of the medical, training, and competition records for each athlete I coach.
• I will follow the Special Olympics, the International Federation and the National Federation/Governing
Body rules for my sport(s).
This webinar is being recorded.Coach Code of Conduct (Cont’d)
HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE ATHLETES AND UNIFIED® PARTNERS
• I will ensure that the equipment and facilities are safe to use.
• I will ensure that the equipment, rules, training and the environment are appropriate for the age
and ability of the athletes and Unified® partners.
• I will review each athlete’s medical form and be aware of any limitations on that athlete’s
participation noted on that form.
• I will encourage athletes and Unified® partners to seek medical advice when required.
• I will maintain the same interest and support towards sick and injured athletes and Unified®
partners.
• I will allow further participation in training and competition only when appropriate.
• I understand that if I violate this Code of Conduct I will be subject to a range of consequences, up
to and including being prohibited from coaching in Special Olympics.
This webinar is being recorded.Athletes
• Every athlete must have a valid and current Athlete Application for
Participation (commonly called the Athlete Medical) prior to the start of
training. In order for the athlete to be eligible for competition, that
medical must be valid through the date of the State Championship (i.e.,
it cannot expire during the season).
• To be considered valid, the athlete medical:
‣ must include all pages,
‣ must have all necessary information and
‣ must have all required signatures (including that of the medical professional)
‣ If the athlete or family member indicated that they do not consent to emergency medical care or blood
transfusions, the “Emergency Medical Care Refusal Form” must be submitted with the medical (available
of the SOMD Coach Resource Page www.somd.org/coach/coach-resources/)
• Athlete medicals that are complete are valid for three years from the
date of the medical professional’s signature.
• All Athletes must also have a valid “Communicable Disease Waiver” (new in Spring 2021).
This is required even if they had previously completed an AOR form.
This webinar is being recorded for possible sharing on the InternetAthlete Medicals
Which medical professionals are authorized to sign an SOMD athlete medical?
Acceptable credentials:
• MD (medical doctor)
• DO (osteopathic physician)
• ND, NDO, NMD (naturopathic doctors)
• PA, PA-C (physician assistant, PA-certified)
• CRNP (certified registered nurse practitioner)
• NP (nurse practitioner)
• APN (advanced practice nurse)
Unacceptable credentials (unless also has one of the above credentials):
• RN, RNMS (registered nurse)
• LPN (licensed practical nurse)
• Nurse Mid-Wife
• EMT
This list is specific to the state of Maryland and based on state law (not SOMD’s decision). There
may be variations in other states.
59SOMD Athlete Medical / Application for Participation Page 1 This is the only medical form that will be accepted – older versions of SOMD medicals will not be processed. It can be downloaded from the SOMD Coach Resource Page Coach Resources - Special Olympics Maryland (somd.org)
SOMD Athlete Medical / Application for Participation Page 2
SOMD Athlete Medical / Application for Participation Page 3
SOMD Athlete
Medical /
Application for
Participation
Page 4 This page is only
required if the
athlete’s doctor
refers the athlete
to another medical
professional before
clearing him/her
for participation in
sports.SOMD Athlete Medical / Application for Participation Page 5
Emergency Medical Care Refusal Form Adult Athlete version (there is another version for athletes who are minors and adult athletes who have legal guardians) This form is only required if the athlete/guardian check off the box on the waiver indicating that they refuse emergency medical care or refuse blood transfusions
Volunteers (incl. Coaches/Partners)
Prior to the start of their volunteer role every *Links to Protective Behaviors and Concussion
Certification sites, as well as explanations of each,
volunteer (coach, Unified® partner, program are available on the SOMD Coach Resources Page
volunteer, etc.) must have: (www.somd.org/coach/coach-resources/)
• a valid and current Volunteer Application
• a valid and current Protective Behaviors certification*
• a valid and current Concussion Certification* (coaches and sports volunteers only)
• A valid and current Coach Sport Certification (all coaches)
• All Volunteers must also have a valid “Communicable Disease Waiver” (new in Spring 2021).
This is required even if they had previously completed an AOR form.
Special Olympics Maryland will complete a criminal background screening for every volunteer
using the information provided on the application; volunteers must successfully pass the
background screening as well in order to participate in Special Olympics.
In addition, in order for the volunteer to be eligible for participation in a state level event, that
application must be submitted by the announced deadline at the beginning of the season and
valid through the date of the state competition (i.e., it cannot expire during the season).
This webinar is being recorded for possible sharing on the InternetVolunteers (incl. Coaches/Partners)
• To be considered valid, the volunteer application must be
complete, including but not limited to:
‣ must include both pages,
‣ must have all necessary information and
‣ must have all required signatures
• If the volunteer is a minor (under the age of 18) he/she must
also complete the Volunteer Minor Reference form and obtain
signed references from two people with whom they are not
related (teachers, coaches, etc.).
• Volunteer applications/screenings that are complete are valid
for three years from the date of the screening. (Note: For
volunteers who are minors, their volunteer
application/screening will expire on their 18th birthday.)
This webinar is being recorded for possible sharing on the InternetSOMD Volunteer Application Page 1 This 2-page form is the only volunteer application form that will be accepted – older versions of SOMD volunteer forms will not be processed.
SOMD Volunteer Application Page 2
SOMD Volunteer Application Student/Minor Reference Form Note: This form is required IN ADDITION TO the regular volunteer application for all prospective volunteers under the age of 18.
First Report of Accident/Incident • All coaches should be familiar with (and have available at every training session) the First Report of Accident/Incident. • This form, updated annually, should be completed immediately following an injury to any program participant or spectator OR after any property damage to the facility. • Should any incident occur, immediately after the injured person has been treated for their injuries, the coach or program coordinator should complete the form and submitted to the individuals listed at the bottom of the form as well as your Area Director. This webinar is being recorded for possible sharing on the Internet
SOMD First Report of Accident / Incident Also send a copy directly to your Area Director
Online Training via
Human Kinetics (full list of currently available courses) www.asep.com
Standard SOMD Coach Notes:
Sport Course Title
Cost Subsidy “Net” Cost
• Coaches are advised that some
Aquatics Coaching Swimming Principles 49.95 20.00 29.95
content in some courses must be
Athletics/LDR Coaching Track & Field Principles 49.95 20.00 29.95 “adapted” for use with the age and
Basketball Coaching Youth Basketball 4th Edition - PDF 19.95 Full FREE ability of their athletes
Basketball Coaching Basketball Technical and Tactical Skills 49.95 20.00 29.95
Cheerleading Coaching Youth Cheerleading - PDF 19.95 Full FREE • When selecting a course, if
Cheerleading Coaching Youth Cheerleading - Book 29.95 20.00 9.95 “Special Olympics” is not included
on the “choose and association . .
Cheerleading Coaching Cheerleading Principles 49.95 20.00 29.95 .” list, then select “Human Kinetics
Coaching Youth Football - PDF (featuring flag football Coach Education” from the
Flag Football 19.95 Full FREE
content) dropbox (SO is not listed on all
Flag Football Coaching Football Technical & Tactical Skills 49.95 20.00 29.95 courses)
Golf Coaching Golf Principles 49.95 20.00 29.95
• SOMD will reimburse up to $20 of
Soccer Coaching Youth Soccer - PDF 19.95 Full FREE
course registration fee with
Soccer Coaching Soccer Principles 2E 49.95 20.00 29.95 documentation of both payment
Softball Coaching Youth Softball - PDF 19.95 Full FREE and successful course
Softball Coaching Softball Technical and Tactical Skills 49.95 20.00 29.95 completion/passing (submit both
Tennis Coaching Youth Tennis - PDF 19.95 Full FREE to coaches@somd.org).
Tennis Coaching Tennis Technical & Tactical Skills 49.95 20.00 29.95
• Some Area programs are able to
Volleyball Coaching Youth Volleyball - PDF 19.95 Full FREE reimburse any registration fees
Volleyball Coaching Volleyball Principles E-Book 49.95 20.00 29.95 not covered by the SOMD
reimbursement. Contact your Area
General Coaching Special Olympics Athletes 16.95 Full FREE leadership to see if your Area is in
General Coaching Essentials - PDF 19.95 Full FREE a financial position to provide this
support
General Coaching Orientation 22.95 Full FREE
General Coaching Principles with E-book 60.00 20.00 40 • For additional info on online
General Coaching Principles 70.00 20.00 50 courses please visit the Coach
General Coaching Strength & Conditioning Principles 49.95 20.00 29.95 Educ & Devel section of the
General Directing Youth Sports Programs 75.00 20.00 55 SOMD Coach Resource Page
(https://www.somd.org/coach/coac
General Sport First Aid - 5th Edition 50.00 20.00 30
h-resources/)
General Sport First Aid - 5th Edition with E-book 40.00 20.00 20
General Officiating Principles, Second Edition 50.00 20.00 30What Is An “Approved Course or
Development Experience”?
• Sport Specific Examples Consult SOMD Coaches Resource
Page
• SOMD “live” sport-specific training for the latest information on
• SOMD online sport-specific training opportunities.
• American Sport Education Program (ASEP) online or live courses
• SOMD provides financial support via reimbursement for ASEP online courses
• National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) online or live courses
• National Governing Body (NGB) online or live courses
• Must provide evidence of course completion
• Many are pre-approved, others can be approved upon SOMD review
• NGB or SO officials training (online or live courses)
• “Master Coach” Online Learning Sessions
• for select sports only
• coaches must meet criteria and complete pre-work to be eligible to participate
• Serving as an instructor for an SOMD sport-specific training
• Structured Mentoring Experience
• not currently available; to be added at some point in near future once parameters are
developed
• Other learning/development experiences with advance approval from SOMD
• We are absolutely open to your ideas
This webinar is being recorded.What Is An “Approved Course or
Development Experience”?
• Coaching In General Consult SOMD Coaches Resource
Page
• Coaching Special Olympics Athletes course (online or live) for the latest information on
opportunities.
• Principles of Coaching (online or live)
• Unified Sports Course
• First Aid Course (from an approved provider)
• SOMD hosted/designed courses on coaching athletes with disabilities
• Pre-approved learning/development experiences targeted at
• Coaching principles & coaching science
• Working with individuals with disabilities
• Serving as an instructor for any pre-approved learning/development experience
• Other learning/development experiences with advance approval from SOMD
• We are absolutely open to your ideas
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