1. Open the following link in a new tab: https://portal.specialolympics.ca/participant-process/new-program-enrollment
2. Fill in the appropriate fields. Please ensure that you have access to the email address you input under the 'Participant Information' section. When finished select 'Next Step- Validate Member'.
3. Press 'Next Step- Waivers'.
4. If you are the legal guardian, you must accept the first three waivers fields to move forward. The next three fields, including the 'Media Release Waiver' are up to you. If you are not the legal guardian, please use the 'printable waivers' option to have the legal guardian sign the waivers. Paper waivers need to be returned to your local community. When finished, press 'Next Step- Program Search.
5. Use the Chapter, Region, and Community boxes and the 'Search' button to see what programs are available in your community. Select a program using the checkbox on the left side of the page, and when finished press 'Next Step- Member Profile'. *Please note that you can only add one program at a time.
6. Fill in as many fields as you can, and when finished press 'Next Step- Address'. Please note that you will not be able to continue if you leave any fields marked with a red asterisk blank.
7. Fill in address information. If you split time between two addresses, you can use the 'Secondary Address' section. When finished, press 'Next Step- Criminal Record'.
8. Criminal Record Checks are not mandatory for athletes in Alberta. Press 'Next Step- Medical Information'
9. Fill in Medical Information. When finished, press 'Next Step- Emergency Contacts'.
10. Use the 'Add' button to input emergency contact information. When finished, press 'Next Step- Member Training'.
11. Use the 'Add' button to input any training courses, such as leadership or CPR, that you have taken. When finished, press 'Next Step- Participant Profile'.
12. Fill in Participant Profile information. When finished, press 'Next Step- Enrollment Details'.
13. Review the enrollment details, then press 'Next Step- Payment Information'.
14. Press 'Submit Enrollment'.
15. Press 'Go to Portal Registration'. You will be able to pay for your programs after you register for the portal and once your enrollments are approved.
16. Enter the ATHLETE INFORMATION you used to set up an account and password, then press 'Register'. Follow the link in the email sent to the email account to access the athlete profile. When finished, you can navigate to THIS PAGE for instructions on how to add further program enrollments.
