Athlete Leadership Programme Awards

The ALPs awards scheme is a scheme designed to provide a structure for athletes interested in ALPs.  There are 3 levels of award, bronze, silver and gold, increasing in difficulty and duration.  Each award sets out a number of challenges and tasks based around the cornerstones of ALPs to be completed over the recommended timeframe, encouraging athletes to learn new skills and put what they have learned into practice.

Athletes receive a log book to guide them through their award and to record their achievements.  Once an award has been successfully completed, athletes are presented with a certificate and award pin at a regional awards ceremony.

Click here to view a sample page from the Bronze Award Log Book

To apply for an awards book, contact your regional office.

 Bronze

How to achieve the ALPs Bronze Award

1. Athlete as a volunteer - 6 months as a volunteer in your local Special Olympics Club or Programme
2. Public Speaking - complete 2 speeches in 6 months
3. Athlete as a committee member - minimum of serving 6 months on a committee

 Silver

How to achieve the ALPs Silver Award

1. Athlete as a volunteer - 9 months as a volunteer in your local Special Olympics Club or Programme in 2 different roles, and volunteer at an Area or Regional event
2. Public Speaking - complete 4 speeches in 9 months
3. Athlete as a committee member - minimum of serving 9 months on a committee with a specific role
4. Athlete as a coach - complete Introduction to Coaching Practices and coach in a Special Olympics club for 3 months

Gold

How to achieve the ALPs Gold Award

Minimum requirement is to complete 3 out of 4 sections below and complete a project with your mentor:

1. Athlete as a volunteer - 12 months as a volunteer in your local Special Olympics Club or Programme in 2 different roles, and volunteer at 6 Area, Regional or Ireland events or games and act as an official at one event or games
2. Public Speaking - complete 6 speeches in 12 months
3. Athlete as a committee member - minimum of serving 12 months on a committee with a specific role
4. Athlete as a coach - gain a coaching qualification in a sport of your choice and coach in a club for 12 months