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2026 PPH Area Swim Meet Registration
Event Date: March 27, 2026. Registration due by March 4, 2026
Location: Bangor YMCA, 17 2nd Street, Bangor
Event Chair: Andrea Lee
GMS: Christina Ehrhard

Time:
  8:45am-9:15am: Registration
  9:30am-2:00pm: Traditional Races in Aloupis Pool
        Fundamental Races in Means Pool
Events Offered:

Fundamental:

Level 1: 15 & 25 yard Assisted
Level 2: 15 & 25 yard Flotation
Level 3: 15 yard Unassisted

Traditional:

Level 4:  25, 50 & 100 Freestyle, 25, 50 & 100 Backstroke, 25 & 50 Breaststroke, 25 & 50 Butterfly, 4×25 Relay
Unified: 4×25 Unified Relay and 4×50 Unified Relay

* Athletes may choose up to 3 events in one level. Level 4 athletes may compete in 3 races plus a relay. Athletes in the 100 Freestyle may not register for the 100 Backstroke. Fundamental swim athletes in flotation races must use a US Coast Guard approved device.
To Register Your Delegation:
Step 1: Complete the Intent to Participate & HOD Information Form here.
Step 2: View Team Registration Excel using this link.
Step 3: Download a copy of the Registration Excel to your computer by selecting File, then Save As, and Save As your Delegation Name-PPH Swim for the file name
Step 4: Complete a row for each Delegation member (HOD, Coach, Assistant Coaches, Athletes & Unified Partners). Complete all necessary YELLOW HIGHLIGHTED columns only.
Qualifying scores are required for all events. Please enter times by separating minutes, seconds and milliseconds with a period (vs colon). For example 1 minute 25.2 seconds should be entered 1.25.2  For relays, enter the team total time, not individual leg times.
Step 5: Save your completed registration copy
Step 6: Email final Delegation registration to [email protected] by 3/4 (Please put your Delegation Name-PPH Swim Registration in the email subject line- thank you!)
If you have any questions regarding the registration process for our PPH Area Swim Meet, please email [email protected].
Tips for using the excel spreadsheet:

Editing of the original link has been blocked, you must download a copy and enable editing of the copy.
The information you enter on the spreadsheet will be imported into our Games Management System (vs being manually entered as done previously). It is VERY important to include complete and accurate spellings of names and accurate DOB for all participants (including coaches) so that GMS does not create a different individual profile.
Incomplete forms with missing DOBs, events, qualifying scores, etc. will not be accepted.
Please use the dropdown selections for gender and events.
Enter qualifying scores with mm.ss.ms format, separating minutes, seconds and milliseconds with a period (vs colon) for example 2 min 10 sec should be 2.10.0 (note-if you put 2.10 it will be read as 2.1 seconds). For relays, enter the team total time, not individual leg times.
Complete one line for each participant.
Do not modify the format of this spreadsheet.
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Fundamental Event Descriptions:
Please Note: Athletes competing in the Fundamental swim races will be swimming in the Means Pool. We are excited about this opportunity to offer a quieter space with warmer water for these athletes. This pool is next to the Aloupis pool but separated by a wall. Coaches will need to consider increased staff to cover this area. Fundamental swim races and Traditional swim races will be run simultaneously in their respective pools.
15 & 25 Yard Assisted Swim:
Each athlete is responsible for having his/her own coach/assistant.  The assistant may touch, guide or direct the athlete, but may not support or assist the athlete’s forward movement.  The athlete may use a flotation device.  The assistant may be in the pool or on deck.
15 Yard Flotation & 25 Yard Flotation Swim:
Each athlete is responsible for his/her own flotation device*.  These races do not allow physical assistance by coaches or volunteers once the race has begun.  However, coaches may assist athletes to hold their position at the start line, prior to the start of the race.
15 Yard Unassisted Swim:
Athletes must swim the entire distance without assistance or flotation.  Coaches may offer encouragement and direction to athletes from outside the pool, only.  This event is basically a 15 yard Freestyle.
*Flotation Devices:  Athletes are responsible for his/her own flotation, which must be a U.S. Coast Guard approved device. Flotation devices such as kickboards, swim belts, inner tubes or floats that wrap around arms are not acceptable.
The outside lane (OSL) request is only for athletes that would be unable to participate unless placed in an outside lane.
 
Athlete Swim Training: 
A minimum of 8 training sessions is required for this event.
The Bangor YMCA has offered use of their pool during lap swim time for free to Special Olympics athletes/teams. Pool availability begins January 11th thru April 30th, Monday-Friday, 8-2pm, Saturday & Sunday, 9-11am. HODs may sign up their team here.
Athletes do not need to be members of the Y, however they need to complete the YMCA Release Form to use the facility if they are not a member. All athletes/teams will need to sign in at the front desk upon arrival. Athletes/teams should be mindful that other community members are using the pool during these training times.
Certified Head Coach Swim Training Course: 
Sunday March 15th, 12:30-4pm in Waterville. Click here for more information and to sign up.
Please review the Special Olympics Aquatics Rules & Regulations found here: Swim Rules
Volunteers: 
If you are interested in volunteering for this event please contact our volunteer coordinator, Heather Wheaton, [email protected].
Required Paperwork Reminder:
Complete ALL required forms below for Athletes, Coaches, Volunteers & Unified Partners prior to the event if you have not already done so previously. Athlete Forms are good for 1 year, with just a renewal signature if there are no changes.
1) SOMaine Athlete Forms or complete online at Athlete Resources Please note: A renewal signature is required each year. Printable Renewal Form or complete renewal online at Athlete Resources. If there are changes to the information please complete a new Athlete Form packet.
2) SOMaine Coach & Unified Partner Forms (Volunteer A & Communicable Disease Waiver) or view online at Volunteer Resources. Coaches, Assistant Coaches and Unified Partners over 18 please also visit the above link to complete the online background check and protective behaviors.
3) Head Coach Sport Certification Each team needs at least 1 sport certified Head Coach
4) The required paperwork can be completed online (preferred) or in paper form and emailed to [email protected] at the Special Olympics State Office. Please keep a copy for your records!  If families are completing paperwork online, please have them forward the confirmation email to the HOD/Head Coach for your records.
Scan To: [email protected]  Fax To: 1-888-490-0672 Mail To: Special Olympics Maine, 525 Main Street Unit D, South Portland, ME 04106
The above information and Swim registration links are available on the somaine.org website by selecting the 3/27 event date on the Calendar of Events.
If you have any questions about the registration process, feel free to contact me at [email protected] or the Event Chair, Andrea Lee, [email protected].
Thank you!
Christina