Get involved
There is a place for you on the Flash
Athletes, coaches, event-day helpers, unified partners, and supporters all make the season happen. Just fill out a form and we’ll reach out.
Become an athlete
Start here
This is our year-round athlete interest form (not a sport registration). Tell us who you are and what sounds fun, we will reach out with next steps.
How to get started
- Complete the interest form.
- Register for your sport. Keep an eye on our calendar and emails, we will send out registrations as they open up each season.
- Complete your required medical and release forms before the season starts. Medical forms are valid for three years and must be on file to participate.
- See you at practice. Come ready to learn, compete, and have fun!
Become a sponsor
Back the Flash
The Medina Flash is a nonprofit program powered by the generosity of our community. Every donation helps provide year-round sports training and competition at no cost to athletes while funding equipment, uniforms, facilities, travel, and other essential program needs.
- Financial sponsorship — uniforms, equipment, facility rentals, transportation, competitions, and athlete experiences
- In-kind support — equipment, meals, printing, facilities, volunteer services, and other resources that strengthen our program
Our sponsors are recognized on our website, at events, and throughout our community communications.
Unified partners
Play on the same team
Unified Sports brings athletes with and without intellectual disabilities together on the same team, training together, competing together, and celebrating every achievement together. No experience is needed, just bring your team spirit.
Current Unified opportunities
- Golf (Jul–Sep)
- Softball (Jul–Sep)
- Cornhole (Aug–Oct)
- Bowling (Sep–Dec & Jan–Apr)
Athlete & volunteer paperwork
Program forms
Everything you need on file before the season starts, all in one place. Medical forms are valid for three years.
Email us for your expiration date — online lookup is coming soon.
Volunteer
Help the Flash shine
Coaches and event-day helpers are the heart of the program. Start here and we will guide you through orientation and the background check.
- Coach a sport alongside our team.
- Help on event day with setup, timing, and cheering.
- Share a skill like photography or fundraising.
Coaching this year? Review the coach certification requirements from Special Olympics Ohio for the trainings you need — the background check and general orientation are linked under Program forms above.
Want to play alongside athletes as a Unified partner? Sign up in the Unified section above.