News - Special Olympics Maine

Update Athlete Registration Materials (Medical, Release & More)

January 25, 2021

Special Olympics Maine has released a new version of the Athlete Registration Packet which includes the following updated athlete registration forms: Athlete Registration (contact info) Release form Medical form Other Supplemental Forms Atlanto-Axial Instability (AAI) Special Release Form Emergency Care Refusal Form The new version of the Athlete Registration Packet now aligns with the most …

Important Return to Play Update!

December 30, 2020

On August 1st we released our Return to Play protocols and noted that we would return to small group trainings/practices under our Phase 1 guidelines. Since that date, and through the end of this year, we have remained in Phase 1, while continually assessing the situation in order to determine whether it is safe for our program …

BREAKING NEWS – Lobster Dip is totally VIRTUAL the month of January!

December 30, 2020December 30, 2020

Lobster Dip is going totally VIRTUAL! For everyone’s health and safety we will NOT hold the in-person “Dip” portion of Lobster Dip this coming New Year’s Day. COVID MAY HAVE PREVENTED THE LOBSTER DIP – BUT COVID CAN’T STOP THE (VIRTUAL) LOBSTER ROLL!! Instead of coming to the beach on New Year’s Day, please plan …

Winter Sports Training Program

December 21, 2020

JANUARY 4TH – FEBRUARY 28TH With the 2021 State Winter Games being canceled, the Winter Sports Training Program will be a great way to keep athletes active and engaged with: -At-Home Winter Sport Workouts -LIVE Workouts on Wed’s/Fri’s -Monday Healthy Eating Sessions & A chance to win a FREE Nutri Bullet! Calendar of Events FACEBOOK …

Scarf Project 2021 Update

November 12, 2020

ATTENTION SCARF MAKERS: thank you so much for your commitment and dedication to making sure that our Winter Games athletes have a warm, handmade scarf for their competition. Unfortunately, our state Winter Games have been canceled. We would like to ask that you slow down a bit and hang on to the scarves you have …

2021 State Winter Games Update

November 6, 2020

THE 2021 STATE WINTER GAMES HAVE BEEN CANCELLED Following our recent decision to suspend all in-person competition through December 31st, after meeting with Sugarloaf Event Staff and learning of their restrictions driven by COVID-19 state protocols (i.e. use common gathering areas, housing, venue space, etc) and keeping the health and safety of everyone involved our …

Fall Stride Challenge

December 15, 2020October 7, 2020

It’s here – the Fall Stride Challenge is waiting for you! Track the distance you walk, run or roll! WHAT: An 8-week distance challenge to walk, run or roll in a wheelchair WHO: Special Olympics Maine athletes can register as an individual or part of a Unified Pair with a family member, friend or other supporter WHEN: Participant …

Return to Play Plan & Protocols

September 26, 2020

On August 1st we released our Return to Play protocols and noted that we would return to small group trainings/practices under our Phase 1 guidelines. We also noted that we would officially be in Phase 1 for 8 complete weeks (August 1st – September 26th) before re-visiting our Return to Play protocols and making the …

LETR Virtual Torch Run

August 20, 2020

For the first time ever, the Maine Law Enforcement Torch Run is open to everyone!!!!! August 14-September 30th CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE MAINE LETR VIRTUAL TORCH RUN Maine Law Enforcement is inviting you to stand (run, walk, or roll) with them as we take our torch run virtual for 2020! For the first …

First Annual Special Olympics Maine Virtual Fishing Derby

September 3, 2020August 13, 2020

It is with great excitement that Special Olympics Maine is introducing a new event to help support our athletes in our many communities across the state: The 1st Annual Special Olympics Maine Virtual Fishing Derby! From September 1st through September 30th anglers will have the opportunity to compete in a month-long VIRTUAL FISHING DERBY across …