2023 Summer Coaches College

Special Olympics Maine’s Summer Coach’s College will be held on Friday August 11th, 2023 primarily on Thomas College’s campus in Waterville (other venues include Colby College for Athletics (track & field),  Natanis Golf Course Driving Range for Golf and Alfond Youth & Community Center for the 2 part of swimming. Each of these venues are …

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2023 State Summer Games

The University of Maine at Orono will host over 2,000 Special Olympics Maine athletes, coaches, and volunteers for the 2023 State Summer Games on June 9-11. This year’s most cherished two-night, three-day event is back in full swing, after being canceled in 2020-2021 and only offering a one-day event last year. Over the weekend, athletes …

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2023 Swimming Coach Certification Course

This event has been postponed to March 11, 2023 (originally scheduled for March 4).  By completing this course, coaches will work towards becoming a Special Olympics Maine Level 1 Swimming Head Coach.  This course will have a pool session and participants will be asked to participate in swimming activities.  All participants will be asked to …

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2023 Cool School Plunge

Need help getting your school community to take the plunge with you? Click here to download the poster above to hang in your school hallways, share in the next school newsletter or via social media.  

Cross County Skiing & Snowshoeing Training Day

This coach certification course has been canceled!  Contact Ian Frank for more information This will be a fun day for athletes to develop their on-snow skills and provide coaches an opportunity to work towards their sport certifications in Cross Country Skiing & Snowshoeing! We are encouraging all coaches to bring 1 athlete (max – 3 …

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Alpine Skiing Coach Certification Course

This event has been postponed!  For more information contact Ian Frank Special Olympics Maine and the Adaptive Outdoor Education Center (AOEC) are partnering together to provide a comprehensive off and on snow training for Special Olympics Maine Alpine Skiing Coaches led by Terrie Hoops (PSIA Alpine & Adaptive III, USSA 300 & head ski coach …

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Alpine Skiing Coach Certification Course

This event has been postponed!  For more information contact Ian Frank Special Olympics Maine and the Adaptive Outdoor Education Center (AOEC) are partnering together to provide a comprehensive off and on snow training for Special Olympics Maine Alpine Skiing Coaches led by Terrie Hoops (PSIA Alpine & Adaptive III, USSA 300 & head ski coach …

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2022 State Summer Games!

2022 Special Olympics Maine Summer Games June 11, 2022 University of Maine Orono, ME Registration Deadline – May 11th  We are so excited to welcome everyone back to Orono for Summer Games! After 2 years without a Summer Games there have been some notable changes please read the following information carefully. Schedule – Summer Games …

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Workout Wednesdays with Kendra

Join Kendra Jarret every Wednesday between January 12 – March 30, 2022 at 10am for a weekly workout session. Athletes are encouraged to participate in all 12 sessions or join in as many workout sessions that their schedules will allow. All sessions will be offered through Zoom (Zoom information will only be shared to those …

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