Special Olympics Vermont and Lululemon Run Club

Please read the following volunteer release and sign below. 

I agree to the following:

1. Ability to Participate. I am physically able to take part in Special Olympics activities. I know there is a risk of injury.
2. Likeness Release. I give permission to Special Olympics, Inc., Special Olympics games/local organizing committees, and Special Olympics accredited Programs (collectively “Special Olympics”) and Special Olympics partners and sponsors to use my likeness, photo, video, name, voice, words, and biographical information to promote Special Olympics, raise funds for Special Olympics, and acknowledge partners’ and sponsors’ support for Special Olympics.
3. Emergency Care. If I am unable, or my guardian is unavailable, to consent or make medical decisions in an emergency, I authorize Special Olympics to seek medical care on my behalf.
4. Personal Information. I understand that Special Olympics will be collecting my personal information as part of my participation, including my name, image, address, telephone number, health information, and other personally identifying and health related information I provide to Special Olympics (“personal information”).
   1. I agree and consent to Special Olympics:
      1. Using my personal information in order to: make sure I am eligible and can participate safely; run trainings and events; share competition results (including on the Web and in news media); provide health treatment if I participate in a health program; analyze data for the purposes of improving programming and identifying and responding to the needs of Special Olympics participants; perform computer operations, quality assurance, testing, and other related activities; and provide event-related services.
      2. Using my contact information for communicating with me about Special Olympics.
      3. Sharing my personal information with (i) medical professionals in an emergency, and (ii) government authorities for any purpose necessary to protect public safety, respond to government requests, and report information as required by law.
   2. I have the right to ask to see my personal information or to be informed about the personal information that is processed about me. I have the right to ask to correct and delete my personal information, and to restrict the processing of my personal information if it is inconsistent with this consent.
   3. Privacy Policy. Personal information may be used and shared consistent with this form and as further explained in the Special Olympics privacy policy at www.SpecialOlympics.org/Privacy-Policy.
5. Waiver and Liability Release. I understand the risks involved with participation in Special Olympics activities. I fully accept and assume all risks and all responsibility for losses, costs, and damages I may incur as a result of my participation. In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in Special Olympics activities, the undersigned acknowledges, appreciates, and agrees that while particular rules and personal discipline may reduce the risk, the risk of illness (including communicable diseases), injury (including concussion), disability, and death does exist. I release and agree not to sue any Special Olympics organization, its directors, agents, volunteers, and employees, and other participants (“Releasees”) related to any liabilities, claims, or losses on my account caused or alleged to be caused in whole or in part by the Releasees. I further agree that if, despite this release, I, or anyone on my behalf, makes a claim against any of the Releasees, I will indemnify and hold harmless each of the Releasees from any such liabilities, claims, or losses as the result of such claim. I agree that if any part of this form is held to be invalid, the other parts shall continue in full force and effect.

Website: https://www.specialolympicsvermont.org/

About Special Olympics:

Special Olympics Vermont serves more than 2,900 athletes statewide through year-round sports training and competition, health programs, athlete leadership opportunities and more. We are a movement built on inclusion, creating life-changing opportunities for people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities.

2025 Highlights:

1. 22 Games and Competitions Held - With a 22% increase in athlete participation at our state-wide games!
2. Our largest competition was our 2025 Summer Games at Saint Michael's College, with almost 400 athletes in attendance!
3. 60+ Unified Champion Schools, with 7 nationally recognized schools, including our first middle school, Albert D. Lawton Middle School, that became a national banner school.
4. 500+ Health Screenings performed across 5 disciplines: Dental/Oral, Physical Therapy, Preventative Health, Vision, and Hearing.
5. 250+ Hours of Volunteer Power