Special Olympics is committed to the highest ideals of sport and expects all athletes to honor sports and Special Olympics. All Special Olympics athletes and Unified Sports® Partners agree to the following code*.

Sportsmanship

• I will practice good sportsmanship.
• I will act in ways that bring respect to me, my coaches, my team and Special Olympics.
• I will not use bad language.
• I will not swear or insult other persons.
• I will not fight with other athletes, coaches, volunteers or staff.

Training and Competition

• I will train regularly.
• I will learn and follow the rules of my sport.
• I will listen to my coaches and the officials and ask questions when I do not understand.
• I will always try my best during training, divisioning and competitions.
• I will not “hold back” in preliminary competition just to get into an easier finals competition division.

Responsibility for My Actions

• I will not make inappropriate or unwanted physical, verbal or sexual advances on others.
• I will not smoke in non-smoking areas
• I will not drink alcohol or use illegal drugs at Special Olympics events.
• I will not take drugs for the purpose of improving my performance.
• I will obey all laws and Special Olympics rules, as well as the International Federation and National Federation/Governing Body rules for my sport(s).

I understand that if I do not obey this Code of Conduct, I will be subject to a range of consequences by my Program or a Games Organizing Committee for a World Games, up to and including not being allowed to participate.

Contact Information

Sherif ElFouly, Games and Competitions Manager, Middle East North Africa:
selfouly@specialolympics.org