Category Events Selection
Category 1
2 Events + 1 Relay 25m freestyle, 25m backstroke, 4x25m freestyle relay
Category 2
2 Events + 1 Relay 25m butterfly, 25m backstroke, 25m breaststroke, 50m butterfly, 50m breaststroke, 50m freestyle, 50m backstroke, 100m freestyle, 4x 25m freestyle relay, 4x50m freestyle relay, 4x50m medley relay, 4x100m freestyle relay, 4x100m medley relay
Category 3
2 Events + 1 Relay (1 additional event is available if it is 200 meters or longer) 100m freestyle, 100m backstroke, 100m butterfly, 100m breaststroke, 100m individual medley, 200m individual medley, 200m breaststroke, 200m freestyle, 200 backstroke, 400m freestyle, 4x 25m freestyle relay, 4x50m freestyle relay, 4x50m medley relay, 4x100m freestyle relay, 4x100m medley relay
Category 4
2 Events + 1 Relay (1 additional event is available if it is 200 meters or longer) 400m freestyle, 800m freestyle, 1500m freestyle, 4x50m freestyle relay, 4x50m medley relay, 4x 100m freestyle, 4x100m medley relay,

6. Sport Uniform/Equipment:
" Athletes are required to wear swimsuits which are within the guidelines prescribed by the Federation Internationale de Natation Amateur (FINA). Referees have the authority to exclude any competitor whose swimsuit does not comply with FINA guidelines.
Suits should not be transparent, even when wet.
Female athletes should wear a one-piece tank suit.
Males should wear the "brief" type racing suit.
" All relay teams must be in the same team attire, and the suits must be the same color with the same team logo.
" Swim caps are required and teams competing in relay events must wear swim caps of the same color and team logo.
" Towels and locks for lockers will not be provided.
7. Facility Information/Competition Format
" The facility is equipped with a 50 meter pool. However, the short course format will be used for these Games.

Athletics
1. Athletes are restricted to participation within one category as outlined below.
2. A Special Olympics delegation may not place more than two (2) male and two (2) female athletes into a category unless the delegation's total quota exceeds 6 females and/or 6 males. If the delegation's total quota for athletics exceeds 6 females/6 males, then the delegation may add one (1) additional athlete to each category (male or female) continuously until they have distributed their entire quota across the categories. This will ensure equitable representation among the various events.
3. Category 5 has no quota restrictions. Qualified athletes competing in events in this category are in addition to quota allocated for Category 1-4.
4. Athletes participating in the Invited Athlete Program may also be entered in other events in Category 2.
5. An athlete may enter a maximum of three (3) events: two (2) individual and one (1) relay.

Category Track Events Field Events
Category 1 25m run, 50m run, 100m walk Softball throw, Standing long jump
Category 2 100m run, 200m run, 400m run, 4x100m relay, 4x400m relay, Pentathlon Shot put, Long jump, High jump
Category 3 400m run, 800m run, 1500m run, 4x100m relay, 4x400m relay Shot put, Long jump, High jump
Category 4 100m wheelchair race, 200m wheelchair race, 400m walk, 800m walk Shot put
Category 5 1500m run, 3,000m run, 5,000m run, 10,000m run, half marathon, marathon, 4x100m relay, 4x400m relay,

6. In regards to Category 1, please note the following requirements:
" Entries to the 50m run must be above 12 seconds for females and 11 seconds for males.
" Athletes are not allowed to enter walking events and running events. They must select one method of movement.
" Entries to the softball throw must be below 20m for females and 24m for males
" Entries to the standing long jump must be below 1.20m for females and 1.40m for males
6. Pentathlon
" The divisioning and final events of the Pentathlon will take up four competition days.
" Athletes may also compete in a relay if the schedule permits.
7. Marathon - To be eligible athletes must meet the following standards:
" Men - Run a marathon in 4 hours or less in a sanctioned race event by the international sport federation or national sport federation between 1 January 2006 and 16 April 2007.
" Women - Run a marathon in 4 hours 30 minutes or less in a sanctioned race event by the international sport federation or national governing body between 1 January 2006 and 16 April 2007.
" Official results from a sanctioned race event must be submitted to the respective regional sports office no later than 16 April 2007.
8. Half Marathon - To be eligible athletes must meet the following standards:
" Men - Run a half-marathon in 2 hours or less, or a 10,000m race in 1 hour or less between
1 January 2006 and 16 April 2007 in a sanctioned race event by the international sport federation or national sport federation.
" Women - Run a half-marathon in 2 hours 15 minutes or less, or a 10,000m race in 1 hour 8 minutes or less between 1 January 2006 and 16 April 2007 in a sanctioned race event by the international sport federation or national sport federation.
" Official results from a sanctioned race event must be submitted to the respective regional office no later than 16 April 2007.
9. Marathon and half marathon athletes may also enter one other distance event within Category 5 should
the schedule allows. The marathon and half-marathon will be conducted at the same time.
10. Sport Uniform/Equipment:
" In all events, competitors must wear clothing which is clean, designed and worn so as not to be objectionable. The clothing must be made of a material which is non transparent even when wet. The competitors must not wear clothing which could impede the view of the judges.
" Competitors may compete in bare feet or with sport shoes on one or both feet. The purpose of the shoes for competition is to give protection and stability to the feet and a firm grip on the ground. Such shoes, however, must not be constructed so as to give the competitor any additional assistance and no spring or device of any kind may be incorporated in the shoes. A strap over the instep is permitted.
" Running spikes should be no longer than 9mm.
" Starting blocks may be used for races up to and including the 400 meters. The Organizing Committee will be responsible for providing such equipment.
11. Athletes participating in the long jump must be able to jump at least 1 meter, which is the minimum
distance between the take-off board to the sand pit.
12. The minimum opening height for all high jump competitions will be 1 meter.

Badminton
1. An athlete may enter all three (3) events.
Singles
Doubles
Mixed Doubles
2. Athletes must submit the Special Olympics Badminton Rating form with registration. The Special Olympics Badminton Rating Guidelines will be distributed in the registration packet.
3. Sport Uniform/Equipment:
" 75% of the visible surface area of attire must be white.
" The back of the jersey/shirt may carry the name of the Special Olympics Program.
" The lettering on the jersey/shirt must be 10cm or less in height.
4. The new International Badminton Federation (IBF) 21 point rally scoring system will be used for these Games.

Basketball
1. Maximum team size = 10 players.
2. Teams with fewer than five (5) players to start the game will cause the game to result in forfeiture.
3. Delegations with more than one team must designate a different Head Coach for each team.
4. Sport Uniform/Equipment:
" The uniforms must consist of a jersey/shirt, shorts and appropriate sport shoes.
" The uniforms (jerseys/shirt and shorts) must be the same colors and designs for all team members.
" Striped jerseys/shirts are not permitted.
" It is required that each team has two sets of solid colored jerseys/shirts: a light-colored set when designated "home team," and a dark-colored set when designated "visiting team."
" The numbers must appear on front and back of jersey/shirt.
" The numbers on front and back should be clearly visible at least 20cm high on back and 10cm on the front with the numbers made of material at least 2cm wide. Teams must use numbers 4-15.
" The name of the Program or athlete may also be placed on the backs of the athlete's jersey/shirt. The name of the Program may be placed on the front of the jersey/shirt.

Bocce
1. Athletes may participate in a maximum of three (3) events.
Singles
Doubles
Team (4 person)
Unified Sports? Doubles
Unified Sports? Team
2. The bocce competition will take place in an outdoor facility. The field of play will be made of an artificial carpet-like surface.

3. Sport Uniform/Equipment:
" White is the traditional color, with a collared shirt in the sport of Bocce. Other colors are acceptable.
" Team members should wear the same uniform. This should be a team shirt and shorts/light cotton pants/skirts.
" Court shoes are required. Tennis shoes or smooth-soled athletic shoes are recommended. Running shoes or spiked-sole shoes are not permitted.
Bowling
1. Athletes may participate in a maximum of three (3) events.
Singles
Doubles
Team
Unified Sports? Doubles
Unified Sports? Team
2. Average requirements- the following conditions will apply to averages in the tournament:
" The scratch entry score, based on 15 games, will be used to determine ability divisions.
3. Sport Uniform/Equipment:
" Attire should consist of neat and clean outfits.
" Bowling shirts or tee-shirts with collars are required.
" The bottoms should consist of long pants or dress/walking shorts (knee length). Skirts may be worn by females.
" All competitors must wear bowling shoes. Athletes are required to bring their own.
" Athletes are required to wear socks.
" Athletes are required to bring their own bowling balls.
" Ramp bowlers are required to provide their own ramps.
4. Facility Information/Competition Format:
" This will be a Scratch Tournament.
" All athletes will play 3 games in divisioning rounds and an additional 3 games in each of their final events.
" Alternate lanes will be used so that each athlete will play their games on a pair of lanes alternating each frame between the two lanes.
" If one member of a team is unable, due to illness or injury, to participate in a team final, this team will be re-divisioned on the combined score of the remaining 3 athletes and will participate as regular in the event.
" Team size: 4 persons for Team
2 persons for Doubles

Cycling
1. Athletes may participate in a maximum of three (3) events.
500m Time Trial 5K Road Race
1K Time Trial 10K Road Race
5K Time Trial 15K Road Race
10K Time Trial 25K Road Race
40K Road Race
2. Athletes using adult modified bikes (three-wheelers) are only permitted to enter the 500M Time Trial and/or the 1K Time Trial.
3. Sport Uniform/Equipment:
" Athletes shall wear the team jerseys/shirts of the Program they represent.
" All athletes shall be required to bring their own crash helmet. Athletes will not be permitted to compete without a helmet. Helmets must meet the safety standards of the International Cycling Union (UCI).
" Athletes are required to bring their own bicycle.
Equestrian
1. Athletes must participate in one level only.
2. Athletes may enter as many as three (3) events within their respective division level.
3. Western style events will not be offered at the 2007 Special Olympics World Summer Games.
4. The competition arena for prix caprilli will measure 20 x 60 meters.
5. Team Relays - in team with 2 riders
The course will be:
30 meters long for walk level,
50 meters long for trot level,
50 meters long for canter level but riders do trot only.
6. Dressage tests to be used at the 2007 Special Olympics World Summer Games:
" Level A - Test 2
" Level B - Test 2
" Level C - Test 1
7. Sport Uniform/Equipment:
" Clothing should be workmanlike and neat.
" Proper Attire - Top.
Short, dark-colored riding coat.
A solid color (preferably white) riding shirt or Oxford style long or short-sleeved shirt.
Tie or choker.
Gloves are optional.
" Proper Attire - Bottom
Breeches or jodhpurs.
" All riders must wear a heeled boot or jodhpur boots appropriate to the English Style.
" English Style riders must use safety stirrups like Peacock, S-shaped or Devonshire boots.
" All riders must wear protective SEI - ASTM or BHS approved helmets with full chin harness which must be fastened at all times riders are working around horses.
" During practice athletes must adhere to the helmet, boot and long pants attire.
" Riders who must wear other footwear as the result of a physical disability must have a physician's statement submitted with their entry form.
" Athletes may bring their own saddle but it will only be used if it fits the horse. There will not be any storage available so teams will be responsible for carrying saddles to and from the venue.
" In Prix Caprilli and Dressage riders can use a whip no longer than 1m including the lash.
" In other events crops or bats are optional.
" Athletes must bring with them any special equipment such as sheepskin, ladder reins or other adaptive equipment. Please "declare" this equipment on the Rider Profile.

Football
1. Athletes may participate in only one of the following events.
5-a side team competition 7-a-side Unified Sports team competition
7-a-side team competition 11-a-side team competition
2. Due to low quota request numbers, 11-a-side Unified Sports team competition will not be offered.
3. Maximum team size for 5-a-side team competition =10 players
4. Maximum team size for 7-a-side team competition = 12 players
5. Maximum team size for 11-a-side team competition = 16 players
6. In 5-a-side competition a minimum of 3 players shall be on the field at any one time.
7. In 7-a-side competition a minimum of 4 players shall be on the field at any one time.
8. In 11-a-side competition a minimum of 7 players shall be on the field at any time.
9. An athlete must not be entered in more than one event.
10. Delegations with more than one team must designate a different Head Coach for each team.
11. In lieu of the Skills Assessment Test of the current Special Olympics rules book, a newly created divisioning assessment form and DVD (sponsored by Special Olympics Europe Eurasia) will be distributed in the registration packet.
12. Sport Uniform/Equipment:
" The basic compulsory equipment of a player shall consist of a jersey/shirt, shorts, stockings (socks), shin guards and appropriate footwear for sport.
? The goalkeepers shall wear colors contrasting with those of the two teams and the referee.
" Each player shall wear a number. The color of the numbers must contrast clearly with the outfits (light on dark or vice versa) and be legible from a distance for spectators in the stadium and television viewers. This applies especially in the case of striped jerseys/shirts. A plain colored background (either entirely light or dark, depending on the color of the numbers) affords better legibility. These numbers shall be between 25cm and 35cm in height in the center of the back of the jersey/shirt, between 10cm and 15cm in height on the front of the jersey/shirt in any position at chest level, and between 10cm and 15cm in height in any position on the front of either leg of the shorts. None of the numbers may contain advertising, design features or other elements.
" The numbers 1- 20 shall be used.
" In an effort to be consistent with Olympic standards, teams are encouraged to also include numbers on the front of the shorts, on the bottom of the right leg. This number should be 10cm in height and the color of the numbers should contrast with the color of the jerseys/shirts and shorts.
" Football shoes must not have metal cleats/studs.
" A captain's armband can also be included as a clothing requirement to clearly identify the team's captain.

Golf
1. An athlete can register for only one of the four levels of play offered at the 2007 Special Olympics World Summer Games.
2. Level 1 - Individual Skills Competition
Registration Information
" Athletes will be required to provide the total score for all six skills when registering in Level I for the Individual Skills Competition.
3. Level 2 - Alternate Shot Team Play - (9-hole Stipulated Round - 36-hole Tournament)
Registration Information:
" Athletes will be required to provide an average score of the last six rounds.
4. Level 4 - Individual Stroke Play - (9-hole Stipulated Round - 36-hole Tournament)
Registration Information:
" Athletes will be required to provide an average score of the last six rounds.
5. Level 5 - Individual Stroke Play - (18-hole Stipulated Round - 72-hole Tournament)
Registration Information:
" Athletes will be required to provide an average score of the last six rounds (18 hole)
6. Sport Uniform/Equipment:
" Athletes and partners should wear appropriate golf attire. Jeans and athletic shorts are not permitted.
" Male shirt must be collared (button down or other). Males' bottoms should consist of dress shorts or long dress pants.
" Females dress attire should consist of a collared shirt (button-down or other) and shorts of Bermuda length, long dress pants or skirts of appropriate length.
" Golf spikes are required. The spikes must be of non-metal type (i.e., soft spikes). No heeled shoes will be allowed.
" Athletes will be responsible for all their own equipment: golf balls, bags, clubs, tees, etc.

Gymnastics
1. A gymnast may enter one of the following three categories:
Artistic Gymnastics - Female
Artistic Gymnastics - Male
Rhythmic Gymnastics - Female
2. A gymnast must be in the same level in ALL of his or her events.
3. A gymnast may be a specialist (one or more events) or All-Around (all events in that level).
4. There will be no Levels A and B, Group Gymnastics, or Special Olympics Unified Sports Gymnastics competition at the 2007 Special Olympics World Summer Games.
5. Artistic Gymnastics: Level 4 gymnasts perform both the Level 3 Compulsory and the Optional in each event entered. Awards are based on combining both scores in all events.
6. Rhythmic Gymnastics: If special adaptations of equipment are needed, a coach must submit a request with the athlete's entry and receive permission from SOI/GOC in writing prior to competition.
7. Sport Uniform/Equipment:
" Male gymnasts shall wear tank tops (leotards) and long gymnastics pants or gymnastics shorts depending on the event. T-shirts that are tucked in may replace the tank tops. Gymnasts may compete in socks, gymnastics slippers or bare feet.
" Female gymnasts shall wear a long-sleeved leotard, have bare legs and have bare feet or gymnastics slippers. Flesh-colored tights with bare feet are not recommended. Sleeveless leotards may be worn if the temperature warrants it. Rhythmic gymnasts may wear a unitard.
" Bandages may be worn as long as they are securely fastened. Hip padding is not permitted.

Judo
1. The following will be offered.
Male:
Level 1: Weight categories 60 to 66 kg 66 to 73 kg 73 to 81 kg 80 to 90 kg 90 kg +
Level 2: Weight categories 60 to 66 kg 66 to 73 kg 73 to 81 kg 80 to 90 kg 90 kg +
Level 3: Weight categories 60 to 66 kg 66 to 73 kg 73 to 81 kg 80 to 90 kg 90 kg +
Female:
Level 1: Weight categories 52 to 57 kg 57 to 63 kg 63 to 70 kg 70 to 78 kg 78 kg +
Level 2: Weight categories 52 to 57 kg 57 to 63 kg 63 to 70 kg 70 to 78 kg 78 kg +
Level 3: Weight categories 52 to 57kg 57 to 63 kg 63 to 70 kg 70 to 78 kg 78 kg +

2. Regulation judo suits must be worn by all competitors. Each athlete must bring 1 blue uniform and 1 blue belt and 1 white uniform and 1 white belt.
3. Uniforms must be clean and tidy.
4. Females must wear a plain white t-shirt under their judo suit.
5. Footwear must be worn at all times when off the mat area.
6. Athletes may wear medical medallions or medical wristbands but they must be taped to the chest and wrist respectively.
7. Athletes are not permitted to wear any object that may cause injury or give an artificial advantage to another athlete.
8. A coach must have current National Governing Body (NGB) certification.

Kayaking
1. Athletes may participate in a maximum of two (2) events.
KT-1 200m race, 500m race
KT-2 200m race, 500m race
KT-2 (unified) - 200m race, 500m race
2. Athletes must be able to swim 25m freestyle. A swimming test will be conducted prior to competition.
3. The International Canoe Federation (ICF) Flatwater Rules will be employed except when they are in conflict with official Special Olympics rules.
4. Single touring kayaks and paddles will be used for all practice and competition sessions. The Games Organizing Committee will supply the kayaks and paddles.

Powerlifting
1. Athletes must be at least 16 years old to be selected to participate in the sport of powerlifting.
2. Athletes may compete in any number of the individual events offered: Squat, Bench Press and Deadlift. Athletes may also enter one of the combined events based upon the individual events the athlete has competed in: either the Combined Bench Press and Deadlift or the Combined Squat, Bench Press and Deadlift.
3. Any athlete competing in the squat should have competed in this event in at least two previous competitions and must have competed in this event during the qualifying competition. All athletes competing in the squat will be evaluated at the 2007 Special Olympics World Summer Games for required competency (proper depth, control and response to official commands) prior to competition.
4. The athletes will be required to provide weight in kilograms on the registration form (note: pounds x 2.2046 = kilogram weight of athlete).
5. Special considerations (inability to lock out with the weight, any prosthesis, etc.) must be included on the registration form.
6. Scores provided from the athlete's qualifying competition should include individual lifts as well as combined event total and should be provided in kilos.
7. Sport Uniform/Equipment:
" Supportive bench press shirts will not be allowed for competition.
" A one-piece lifting suit must be worn by the athlete while competing. A T-shirt must be worn under the one piece lifting suit.
" All uniform items will be checked at weigh-in and must conform to International Powerlifting Federation standards.

Roller Skating
1. Only speed events will be offered at the 2007 Special Olympics World Summer Games.
2. An athlete may enter a maximum of three (3) events including relays.
3. Athletes are restricted to participation within one category as outlined below.
Category Events Selection
Category 1 30m straight line, 30m slalom
Category 2 100m race, 300m race, 500m race, 1000m race, 2x100m relay, 2x200m relay, 4x100m relay
4. Sport Uniform/Equipment:
" Speed skaters - shorts and short-sleeved shirts made of stretchy material, one or two-piece outfits; helmets required (per International Sport Federation regulations), knee and wrist pads optional.
" There should be no midriff type shirts worn for speed events. The skin (stomach) area must be covered.
" Relay teams must wear identical outfits.
" Athletes wearing eyeglasses will need to wear eyeglass straps for practice and competition.
" Skates can be traditional 'quads' (2 sets of 2 wheels on parallel front and back axles, placed under each foot) or 'in-lines' (3, 4 or 5 wheels placed in a single row under the center of each foot).
- Leather boots are the best choice for competitors.
- Toe-stops are necessary for speed skating starts.
5. A wood floor will be used as the official competition field of play surface.

Sailing
1. Teams or individual athletes may only register for one event.
2. Team Size
" For all team events, the teams will be comprised of 2 persons.
" Level 1 and Level 2 competition, 1 Special Olympics athlete and 1 Unified Partner.
" Level 3 competition, 2 Special Olympics athletes.
" Level 4 competition, 2 Special Olympics athletes with no coach on board.
" Level 5 competition, Special Olympics athletes will compete single-handed.

Levels of Competition
" Level 1: Unified 2-person team. The Special Olympics athlete member of the crew will have complete responsibility of head sail trim.
" Level 2: Unified 2 person team. A Special Olympics athlete member of the crew shall control the helm for at least 50% of the race.
" Level 3: All team members are Special Olympics athletes with an onboard coach. The athletes have complete control of the boat. The coach can offer verbal assistance.
" Level 4: The entire team consists of Special Olympics athletes (no coach will be on board).
" Level 2, 3 and 4 may elect to use spinnaker sails.
" Level 5: Special Olympics athletes compete single-handed.
3. Sport Uniform/Equipment:
" Athletes must wear appropriate clothing; wet suits and or spray suits.
" Each athlete must also bring his/her own Personal Flotation Device (PFD) jacket. Wet or dry suits will not suffice as PFDs.
" Shoes should provide athletes with stability and grip on wet surfaces.
" Monohulls will be used for the sailing competition.
" The Kirby 88-2 will be used as the competition boat for Levels 1, 2, and 4.
" The Catalina 16.5 will be used as the competition boat for Level 3.
" The Optimist will be used as the competition boat for Level 5.

Softball
1. The team must start the game with a minimum of 10 players. Teams with fewer than the prescribed number of players to start the game will forfeit the game.
2. All team uniforms must be alike in color, trim and style.
3. Undershirts must be solid colored and must be alike for all team members.
4. Catcher must wear a face mask and batter's helmet.
5. All batters and base runners must wear batter's helmet.
6. Bats, helmets and gloves must be provided by each team.
7. No two team members may have identical numbers.
8. Numbers must be of contrasting color.
9. Numbers of contrasting color must be worn on the back of all uniforms at all times. Players without numbers will be prohibited from playing.

Table Tennis
1. Athletes may participate in a maximum of three (3) events.
Singles
Doubles
Mixed Doubles
Unified Sports? Doubles
2. Athletes must submit individual the Special Olympics Table Tennis Rating form with registration. The Special Olympics Table Tennis Rating Guidelines will be distributed in the registration packet.
3. Sport Uniform/Equipment:
" Dress code must comply with International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) rules.
Players and coaches must wear approved attire whenever they are in the playing area.
" The players of a team taking part in a team match, and players of the same delegation forming a doubles pair, shall be dressed uniformly, with the possible exception of socks and shoes.
" Playing attire with a badge or lettering on the front or side must be contained within a total area of 64 sq. cm.
" Playing attire may have numbering or lettering on the back to identify a player.
" Shirts, skirts and shorts cannot be white.
" The ball to be used shall weigh 2.7 grams and be spherical with a diameter of 40mm (1.57 inches). The ball will be white.
" The racket may be of any size, shape or weight but the blade shall be flat and rigid.
" A side of the blade used for striking the ball shall be covered with either ordinary pimpled rubber, with pimples outwards having a total thickness including adhesive of not more than 2mm, or sandwich rubber, with pimples inwards or outwards, having a total thickness including adhesive of not more than 4mm.
" The surface of the covering material on a side of the blade, or of a side of the blade if it is left uncovered, shall be matte, bright red on one side and black on the other.

Team Handball
1. Maximum team size = 12 players
2. Teams with fewer than seven (7) players to start the game will cause the game to result in forfeiture.
3. Delegations with more than one team must designate a different Head Coach for each team.
4. Sport Uniform/Equipment:
" The colors of numbers must contrast with that of uniforms.
" The armlet of team captain must contrast with the color of his/her jersey/shirt.
" It is recommended that each team have two sets of uniforms: a light colored set when designated "home team," and a dark-colored set when designated "visiting team." Teams may not wear black uniforms.
" The court players for each team must wear identical uniforms.
" The goalkeepers of each team must wear distinctive colors different from the court players of both teams and the opposing goalkeeper.
" It is not permitted to wear any object that could be dangerous to players.
" Players shall be numbered from 1-20.
" Traditional numbers for goalkeepers are 1, 12 or 16. A goalkeeper who also plays the court must have a court player uniform (light and dark) with the same number as his/her goalie uniform.
" The numbers on the backs of jersey/shirts must be at least 20cm high.
" The numbers on the fronts of jersey/shirts must be at least 10cm high.
" The captain of each team must wear an armlet approximately 4cm wide.
" The name of the Program or athlete may also be placed on the backs of athlete's jersey/shirt.
" The name of the Program may be placed on the front of the jersey/shirt.
" The leather, women's size #2 handball with a circumference of 54-56cm and a weight of 325-400 grams will be used at the Games.
Tennis
1. Athletes may participate in a maximum of two (2) events.
Individual skills competition
" (Athletes participating in Individual Skills Competition are not eligible to compete in singles, doubles or mixed doubles).
Singles
Doubles
Mixed Doubles
2. The individual skills competition will consist of seven (7) skills events. The former "racket bounce" and "Ups" have been deleted from the Special Olympics rules.
3. Athletes participating in individual skills competition must submit individual skills scores for registration. Please refer to Special Olympics sports rules.
4. Athletes participating in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles must submit the Special Olympics Tennis Rating form. The Special Olympics Tennis Rating form will be distributed in the registration packet.
5. Sport Uniform/Equipment:
" Each athlete will be responsible for providing his/her own tennis racket and will be required to wear traditional tennis clothing.
" The athlete must wear appropriate tennis shoes. Black sole shoes will not be allowed on the courts. Athletes wearing black sole shoes will not be allowed to compete.
" The competition will be conducted on outdoor hard courts.
6. Short set scoring will be used for this competition. Sets are the 1st player to win 4 games, while leading by 2 games (4-1, 4-2, etc.). A 7-point tiebreak is played at 4-4. Athletes play 2 out of 3 sets, with a 7--point tiebreak played in lieu of a 3rd set.

Volleyball
1. Athletes may participate in only one event.
Team Competition
Unified Sports Team Competition
2. Maximum roster size = 12 players
3. Teams with fewer than six (6) players to start the set will cause the set to result in forfeiture.
4. The Volleyball Team Skills Assessment Tests (VSAT) scores must be listed for each type of Traditional and Unified Sports Team Competition. Please refer to the 2004-2007 Official Special Olympics Rules. Teams failing to submit a completed VSAT will automatically be placed in the highest skill level for Divisioning.
5. Delegations with more than one team must designate a different Head Coach for each team.
6. Sport Uniform/Equipment:
" FIVB Rules of Play govern a player's uniform which consists of a jersey/shirt, shorts, socks (the uniform) and sport shoes. Uniforms may be one piece.
" If undergarments (including but not limited to T-shirts, boxer shorts, tights, leotards, body suits, bicycle shorts, sports bras, etc.) are worn in such a way that they are exposed, they will be considered part of the uniform.
" In this case, they must be identical for any team members who wear such a uniform.
" Uniforms must be similar, clean and (except for the Libero) of the same color.
" The Libero player must wear a uniform whose jersey at least must contrast in color with that of the other members of the team. The Libero uniform may have a different design, but it must be numbered like the rest of the team. Any player who plays as a Libero must have the same number when not playing as a Libero. Teams are encouraged to have two (2) sets of jerseys.
" Official uniform numbers are numbers 1-18. The size and placement of numbers shall conform to the standard ruling as listed herein.
" Numbers must be placed in the center of the back. For the front numbers, it is recommended that the top of the number by no more than 12.5cm (5") down from the shoulder seam and that medial edge of the number be no more than 7.5 cm (3") from the midline of the jersey/shirt.
" The numbers must be a different and contrasting color to the jerseys/shirts with a minimum height of 10cm (4") on the front and 15cm (6") on the back. Each uniform jersey/shirt must use the same color and number height for all team members.
" Shoes are considered player equipment and must be light and pliable with rubber or leather soles without heels.
" It is forbidden to wear any object (including but not limited to head gear, jewelry, casts or braces), that may cause an injury or give an artificial advantage to a player, and to wear uniforms of a color different from that of the other players (except for the Libero) and/or without official numbers.
" Exception will be made for religious or medical medallions and flat wedding backs. If worn, they must be removed from chains and taped or sewn under the uniform. The R1 (first referee) for each match has the authority to enforce this rule at each match.
" Padding or covering may be necessary for casts, braces or prosthetic limbs. All such padding must be approved in advance by the Technical Delegate/designee prior to the first competition of the event.
" The name of the Program may be placed on the front of the jersey/shirt. The name of the Program or athlete may also be placed on the back of the athlete's jersey/shirt.
" It is recommended, but not required, that the team captain have on his/her jersey/shirt a stripe of 8x2 cm underlining the number on the chest.