2026 State Winter Games
Organized by Special Olympics Maine
through (UTC)
Location:
300 Quarry Road, Waterville, Maine, 04901 (map)
Description
Special Olympics Maine is thrilled to be hosting the 2026 Winter Games on February 25th – 26th!
Special Olympics Maine is excited to share we will be covering the cost of hotel accommodations for interested delegations who are traveling 1 or more hours to competition. If you are interested make sure to fill out the overnight accommodations section of the intent to participate!
We’re excited for the event, and hope you are too! Stay tuned for more info as we get closer to the Winter Games.
February 25th
Cross Country Skiing – Quarry Road Trails
Snowshoe – Quarry Road Trails
Speed Skating – The Jack Kelley Rink at the O’Neil | O’Donnell Forum
February 26th
Alpine Skiing – Lost Valley
Click Here to Complete the Winter Games Intent to Participate
Please complete Intent Survey by Friday, January 23rd 2026
Click to learn more about our Winter Games sport offerings!
Alpine Skiing
Cross Country Skiing
Snowshoeing
Speed Skating
Winter Sports Coaches Trainings
Our first confirmed trainings of the winter season are:
Cross Country Skiing & Snowshoeing – Friday, January 9 at 9am at Quarry Road Trails
Click here to register for Cross Country Skiing & Snowshoeing
Alpine Skiing – Friday, January 16 at 1:30pm at Lost Valley
Click here to register for Alpine Skiing
Stay tuned for additional coach training information. If you’re interested in bringing a training to your area and have a venue or local contact available, let us know!
REGISTER NOW!
Carrabassett Valley Academy Athlete Training Day!
Monday, February 2nd- Sugarloaf Mountain
Registration Deadline: January 9th
We’re excited to again partner with Carrabassett Valley Academy for a special training day! This open training session is for Special Olympics Maine Athletes who compete in Alpine Skiing and Snowshoeing at Winter Games. Athletes will be paired with CVA Alpine students who will guide them through level-specific courses, while CVA students and instructors provide coaching and skill development to support future training and competition.
Lift Tickets will be provided to all Athletes and Coaches!
Click Here to Register
Event Details:
9:00am – 9:30am check-in
9:30am -11:45am – On-snow training
11:45am-12:30pm – Lunch Break (provide your own)
12:30-1:00pm – Opening Ceremonies
1:00-2:30pm – On-snow training continued
2:30-3:00pm – Wrap-up