Special Olympics Maine

Coaches College
2026-08-07 14:00 - 2026-08-08 14:00 (America/New_York) | ME
Join us for our 2026 Coaches College!Assistant Coaches, Head Coaches, Heads of Delegation (HODs), and other Special Olympics Maine volunteers are invited to join us for a FREE weekend of learning, connection, and growth.

Participants will have the opportunity to:

Become certified in multiple sports

Connect and collaborate with coaches from across the state

Learn Special Olympics Maine best practices and coaching resources

Hear about exciting new initiatives and updates for the 2027 season

Whether you’re a new coach or a longtime volunteer, Coaches College is a great opportunity to build your skills, strengthen your network, and help us continue delivering high-quality experiences for our athletes.

Registration coming soon!

43rd Annual Beach Olympics
2026-08-13 20:00 - 2026-08-15 21:00 UTC | Old Orchard Beach, 11 1st St, Old Orchard Beach, Maine, 04064, United States
Join us in Old Orchard Beach for three days of community, entertainment, and giving back! The Annual Beach Olympics benefits Special Olympics Maine and helps provide year-round sports, health, leadership, and inclusion opportunities for athletes with intellectual disabilities across the state.

Throughout the weekend, volunteers will collect voluntary toll donations on East and West Grand Avenues. Be sure to enjoy live entertainment, family-friendly activities, and our online silent auction while supporting a more inclusive Maine.

Event Schedule

Thursday, August 13

4:00 PM – Voluntary Tolls Begin (East & West Grand Avenues)

7:45 PM – Opening Ceremony

Lighting of the Torch

National Anthem with Special Olympics Maine Athletes

Performance by Steve Corning, Professional Juggler

Friday, August 14

10:00 AM – Voluntary Tolls Begin (East & West Grand Avenues)

7:00 PM – Live Music featuring the Melvin Gradiz Band

Saturday, August 15

10:00 AM – Voluntary Tolls Begin (East & West Grand Avenues)

11:00 AM – Family Activities

Shell Decorating contest

Balloon Art

Hula Hoops

Coloring

State Tennis Competition
2026-09-05 08:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Bates College, 141 Russel St, Lewiston, Maine, 04240, United States
Join us for our State Tennis Competition on Saturday, September 5 at Bates College!

Athletes, coaches, and volunteers from across Maine will come together for a day of competition, sportsmanship, and fun. More information, including event details and registration, will be available soon.

Stay tuned—registration opens soon!

Unified 9-Hole Golf Competition
2026-09-15 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Lakewood Golf Course, 803 Lakewood Road, Madison, ME, 04950, United States
Join us for our Unified 9-Hole Golf Competition at Lakewood Golf Course!

Athletes and Unified partners will hit the course for a day of competition, teamwork, and fun. This event celebrates the power of inclusion and the friendships built through sport.

More information, including event details and registration, will be available soon.

Stay tuned—registration opens soon!

Golf – Individual 9-Hole Competition
2026-09-21 10:00 - 17:00 UTC | Natanis Golf Course, 735 Webber Pond Rd, Vasselboro, Maine, 04989, United States
Join us for the Special Olympics Maine Individual 9-Hole Golf Competition at Natanis Golf Course. Athletes will compete while showcasing the skills, confidence, and sportsmanship they’ve developed throughout the season.

Individual Skills Competition & Qualifier

All new golf athletes are required to participate in the Individual Skills Competition/Qualifier before advancing to Level 2 (Unified 9-Hole) or Level 3 (Individual 9-Hole) competition.

Athletes who qualified for Level 2 or Level 3 during the previous season do not need to re-qualify. However, they are encouraged to attend if they’d like additional practice and the opportunity to continue developing their golf skills.

If an athlete does not qualify…

The Individual Skills Competition is a competition in its own right. Every athlete will be recognized and celebrated for their achievements, regardless of whether they advance to higher competition levels.

If an athlete qualifies…

Athletes who meet the qualifying standards become eligible to compete in Level 2 (Unified 9-Hole) and Level 3 (Individual 9-Hole) competitions.
