The 46th annual Special Olympics Maine State Summer Games are fast approaching. Over 1,500 athletes, ages 8-88 have been training, planning and now packing for this exciting event. They will represent approximately 125 teams from Kittery to Presque Isle and will compete in a variety of Olympic style sports at the University of Maine in Orono June 6-8.

Competition will actually begin on Thursday (June 5) at 9 a.m. with bowling and unified bowling. (Unified events bring together athletes with intellectual disabilities and those without for an opportunity to compete together on the same team.) On Friday the excitement continues with more bowling, time trials, bocce competitions and relays.

Friday evening, June 6 always proves to be a fun filled night with our annual Law Enforcement Torch Run Final Leg arriving around 4:30, our parade at 6 p.m. followed by our Opening Ceremonies at 7 p.m.

On Saturday morning Track and Field events begin at 8:30 a.m. and run until approximately 3:30 p.m. In addition to the competition athletes will be treated to an Olympic Village full of games and entertainment. Saturday night includes our annual Victory Dance in the field house. On Sunday morning the events conclude with Walk and Mile Run finals and closing ceremonies.