Return to Play Update

Since April 1, 2022; Special Olympics Maine has followed guidelines set forth by Special Olympics Inc via our Return to Play Protocols & Plan. Based on this year’s changes around the CDC pandemic protocols, SOI has given all accredited programs clearance to follow individual state/provincial/territorial, national or tribal health & safety laws and guidelines. (Read …

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Return to Play 2021 Update!

I hope this finds you doing well and enjoying this summer that is going by much too quickly. To that end, it won’t be long before we will be into fall, and our fall training and competition schedule. With recent guidance from SOI, and guidelines/protocol from the Office of the Governor, we are pleased to …

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Breaking News – R2P Phase 2 Protocols!

Since August 1, 2020; Special Olympics Maine has remained in Phase 1 (allowing groups of 10 or less to gather for skills training and practices) within our Return to Play Protocols & Plan. Based on the recent changes within our own state protocols, paired with SOI’s current R2P protocols, SOME will move to Phase 2 …

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Require Waiver for Immediate Use

TO: Special Olympics Maine (SOME) athletes, coaches, volunteers, and Unified Partners FROM: The Special Olympics Maine State Office DATE: March 31, 2021 RE: Required Communicable Disease Release of Liability Waiver We hope this finds you doing well, staying healthy and active, and looking forward to springtime and the opportunity to get back to more activities. …

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Return to Play Update March 2021!

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 we have remained in Phase 1, while continually assessing the situation in order to determine whether it is safe for our program (athletes, coaches, volunteers) to advance to Phase …

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Important Return to Play Update!

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 …

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Winter Sports Training Program

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 …

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Fall Stride Challenge

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 …

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Return to Play Plan & Protocols

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 …

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Back to Play Update

TO: All Special Olympics Maine athletes, coaches, volunteers, family members, sponsors, etc. FROM: Philip Geelhoed, Pres & CEO, SOME DATE: July 16, 2020 RE: UPDATE on Back to Play (B2P) Unfortunately, it has become necessary to reschedule our start date for B2P to August 1, 2020 (original date was July 20th). With more to the “vetting process” than originally …

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