Athlete and Club Resources

Here’s where you will find useful resources if you’re part of a Special Olympics club.

SONZ Constitution

SONZ Constitution FINAL (Oct 2021) (PDF)

Memorandums of understanding

Memorandum of Understanding between the NZPF and SONZ — Key Principles (PDF)

Athlete resources

Athlete Oath (PDF)

Fit 5 Guide (PDF)

Fit 5 Fitness Cards (PDF)

Athlete Leader Forms

2023 Athlete Leadership Programme Nomination Form (PDF)

Ideas for Being an Effective Committee or Regional Council Member (PDF)

Ideas for Supporting Athletes in Leadership Roles (PDF)

Keys to Working with Athletes as Committee Members (PDF)

Keys to Working with Athletes as Regional Council Members (PDF)

Building Inclusive Committees, Regional Councils and Boards (PDF)

Athlete Representative on Club Committee (PDF)

Athlete Representative on Regional Council (PDF)

NZ Athletes in Governance (PDF)

Club Governance

SONZ Constitution FINAL (Oct 2021) (PDF)

Nomination Form for Club Executive Committee Position (PDF)

Club Chair Position Description (PDF)

Club Secretary Position Description (PDF)

Club Treasurer Position Description (PDF)

Managing Conflicts of Interest (PDF)

Event management and RSC support for clubs

Club Event Management Timeline (PDF)

RSC Support for Clubs (PDF)

Treasurers Resources

Asset Register (Excel File)

Chart of Accounts – Assets and Liabilities (Excel File)

Chart of Accounts – Income and Expenditure (Excel File)

Chart of Accounts – Working Example (Excel File)

Statement of Financial Position (Excel File)

Charitable Donation Receipt Template (Excel File)

Treasurers Manual for Regional Councils and Clubs (PDF)

Health and Safety

Screening Questionnaire (PDF)

Covid-19 Hygiene Protocols (PDF)

First Aid Register (Word Doc)

Hazard Notification Form (Word Doc)

Hazard Register (Word Doc)

Health and Safety Policy (PDF)

Incident and Accident Reporting Form Register (Word Doc)

Threat Checklist (Word Doc)

Risk Assessments (Word Doc)

Risk Assessment – Athletics

Risk Assessment – Basketball

Risk Assessment – Equestrian

Risk Assessment – Football

Risk Assessment – Golf

Risk Assessment – indoor bowls/bocce

Risk Assessment – Powerlifting

Risk Assessment – Snow Sports

Risk Assessment – Swimming

Risk Assessment – Table Tennis

Risk Assessment – Tenpin Bowling

Marketing

Uniform Guidelines for Clubs (PDF)

Special Olympics Brand Identity Guidelines (PDF)

Special Olympics Brand Identity Quick Guide (PDF)

Taking Photos – Easy Tips Infographic (PDF)

Policies

Anti-Doping Policy (PDF)

Divisioning and maximum effort rule (PDF)

Whistleblower Policy (PDF)

Health and Safety Policy (PDF)

Athlete Dating Policy (PDF)

Sponsorship and Charitable Gifts Policy (PDF)

Safeguarding Children and Adults Athletes Welfare Policy (PDF)

Match Fixing Policy (PDF)

Complaints, Member Discipline and Appeals Policy (PDF)

Complaints Form (PDF)

Athlete Registrations

Athlete Information Sheet (PDF)

Athlete Medical Certificate (PDF)

Athlete Medication Checklist (PDF)

Religious Objections Form (PDF)

Athlete & Volunteer Transfer Form

Athlete Registration Form – Paper version (PDF)

Unified Partner Registrations

Police Vetting Forms (PDF)

Unified Partners Application Form (Paper) (PDF)

Unified Partners Religious Objections Form (PDF)

Volunteer Registrations

Police Vetting Forms (PDF)

Single Sport Casual Volunteer Registration Sheet (PDF)

Volunteer Driver Form (PDF)

Volunteer Registration Form (Paper Version) (PDF)

Athlete & Volunteer Transfer Form

Volunteer Supplementary Information Form (PDF)

Volunteer Awards

Distinguished Service Award Overview (Word Doc)

Distinguished Service Award Nomination (Word Doc)

Life-Membership-Award-Overview (Word Doc)

Life-Membership-Award-Nomination-Form (Word Doc)