Summer Season
The Summer Season at Special Olympics Massachusetts runs from June to Mid-August. The season includes numerous state qualifying tournaments, invitational events and culminates with season ending State Tournament.
During this time frame over 1,200 Special Olympics ATHLETES and Unified Partners train and participate in a variety of different sports and events, including: Bocce, Cycling, Golf, Sailing and Softball.
Visit our ONLINE REGISTRATION to volunteer for Special Olympics Massachusetts during the Summer Season. For more detailed information see the volunteer accordion below.
For information on Tournament of Champions visit the CALENDAR PAGE
Current Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Information
Interested in volunteering during the Summer Season at Special Olympics? Special Olympics Massachusetts has the following volunteer opportunities through out the season
- Volunteer with our programs on a weekly basis helping out at practice
- Volunteer at one of our competitions
- Qualifying Tournaments– Online registration is posted in that event’s calendar page and at our online registration system
- Tournament of Champions– Online registration is posted in that event’s calendar page and at our online registration system
Sign up to volunteer on our online registration
If you are interested in volunteering at an event here is a list of potential jobs during the Summer Season
BocceBocce Forms
Bocce Forms
- Bocce Registration Form
- Bocce Season Overview
- Bocce Coaches Webinar #1 – 2020 Season & Rules review
- Bocce Webinar # 2 – Training Clinic May 20th
Bocce Coach Certifications
- Certification and re certification steps can be found on the Special Olympics MA resources page
- All coaches are required to be a level one certified coach
- Certification must be renewed every three years
- Head coaches need to have sport certification
- Unified Sports coaches need to take “Coaching Unified Sports“
Bocce Resources
- Special Olympics sport resource page
- Links to Special Olympics International official sport rules, article one, coaching Special Olympic athlete, athlete & coach development guides, coach training guides
- Unified Sports information and tools such as online certification course, coach guidelines, guidelines on meaningful involvement, overview of Unified Sports models
- BOCCE SKILLS ASSESSMENT RULES & INFORMATION
- Visit the Special Olympics Ma Resources for Coaches page for
- Additional online sport resources
- Unified Sports resources
- Branding and Uniform Guidelines
Qualifying Tournament Information
- Eastern MA Regional Qualifying Tournament– July 25 at Teamworks Canton
- WESTERN MA REGIONAL QUALIFYING TOURNAMENT– July 18 at Roots Athletic Center, Westfield
Tournament of Champions
- Greater Marlborough, August 22 & 23
- Please visit the Tournament of Champions page for more information. The calendar page will have also have a link to the event guide with information such as housing locations, directions, meals (locations times, menu), special events (dance, Olympic town, healthy athletes), local attractions for families.
Cycling
Cycling Forms
- Cycling Registration Form
- Cycling Season Overview
Cycling Coach Certification
- Certification and re certification steps can be found on the Special Olympics MA resources page
- All coaches are required to be a level one certified coach
- Certification must be renewed every three years
- Head coaches need to have sport certification
- Unified Sports coaches need to take “Coaching Unified Sports“
Cycling Resources
- Special Olympics sport resource page
- Links to Special Olympics International official sport rules, article one, coaching Special Olympic athlete, athlete & coach development guides, coach training guides
- Unified Sports information and tools such as online certification course, coach guidelines, guidelines on meaningful involvement, overview of Unified Sports models
- Visit the Special Olympics Ma Resources for Coaches page for
- Additional online sport resources
- Unified Sports resources
- Branding and Uniform Guidelines
Qualifying Tournament
- Cycling Time Trials– July 25,2020 at Cushing Memorial Park-Framingham
Tournament of Champions
- Greater Marlborough, August 22 & 23
- Please visit the Tournament of Champions page for more information. The calendar page will have also have a link to the event guide with information such as housing locations, directions, meals (locations times, menu), special events (dance, Olympic town, healthy athletes), local attractions for families.
Golf
Golf Forms & Information
- Golf Registration Form
- Golf Season Overview
- 2020 Golf Webinar #1 April 15 – Season Overview
- 2020 Golf Webinar #2 April 29th – Chipping and Putting
- 2020 Golf Webinar #3 May 13th – Irons & Short Game
- 2020 Golf Webinar#4 – May 27th – Woods & Log Game
Golf Coach Certification
- Certification and re certification steps can be found on the Special Olympics MA resources page
- All coaches are required to be a level one certified coach
- Certification must be renewed every three years
- Head coaches need to have sport certification
- Unified Sports coaches need to take “Coaching Unified Sports“
Golf Resources
- Special Olympics sport resource page
- Links to Special Olympics International official sport rules, article one, coaching Special Olympic athlete, athlete & coach development guides, coach training guides
- Unified Sports information and tools such as online certification course, coach guidelines, guidelines on meaningful involvement, overview of Unified Sports models
- Visit the Special Olympics Ma Resources for Coaches page for
- Additional online sport resources
- Unified Sports resources
- Branding and Uniform Guidelines
- Bob Beach article on Mass Golfer on the three steps to a successful put. Article can be found on page 31
Golf Rules and Additional Qualifications
- Special Olympics Golf Rules
- Special Olympics Massachusetts Rules Quick Guide
- All golf teams and individuals must have a current up-to-date handicap assigned to them through the Mass Golf Association
- Returning teams/individuals only need to submit 4 cards to keep their handicap current. New teams/individuals must submit 6 cards to obtain a handicap
- Submit all score cards by August 10, 2018. (Date is determined by the Mass Golf Assoc.)
- Please mail cards to:
Special Olympics Massachusetts
512 Forest Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
Special Olympics Massachusetts Golf Rules Reviewed by: Tyler Lagasse
Golf Qualifiers
- Western MA Regional Qualifer- Tekao Country Club, Westfield
- Central MA Regional Qualifier – Indian Meadows, Westborough,
- North Shore Regional Qualifier – TBD
Tournament of Champions
- Greater Marlborough, August 22 & 23
- Please visit the Tournament of Champions page for more information. The calendar page will have also have a link to the event guide with information such as housing locations, directions, meals (locations times, menu), special events (dance, Olympic town, healthy athletes), local attractions for families.
Sailing
Sailing Forms
- Sailing Registration Form – coming soon
Sailing Coach Certification
- Certification and re certification steps can be found on the Special Olympics MA resources page
- All coaches are required to be a level one certified coach
- Certification must be renewed every three years
Sailing Resources
- Special Olympics sport resource page
- Links to Special Olympics International official sport rules, article one, coaching Special Olympic athlete, athlete & coach development guides, coach training guides
- Unified Sports information and tools such as online certification course, coach guidelines, guidelines on meaningful involvement, overview of Unified Sports models
- Visit the Special Olympics Ma Resources for Coaches page for
- Additional online sport resources
- Unified Sports resources
- Branding and Uniform Guidelines
Learn to Sail
- Interested in learning to sail? Contact our partners at Community Boating and Courageous Sailing
Special Olympics Massachusetts Regatta
Community Boating, Charles River Boston – August 1, 2020
Special Olympics Rhode Island Regatta
US Navy Base Newport Rhode Island – Canceled for 2020
Special Olympics Massachusetts will be allowed to bring six boats to attend the SORI Newport Regatta
Softball
Softball Forms & Information
- Softball Registration Form
- Softball Season Overview
- Softball Webinar Session 1- Base Running
- Softball Webinar Session 2- Hitting
- Softball Webinar Session 3- Fielding (Throwing/Catching)
- Softball Webinar Session 4- Fielding (Ground Balls/Fly Balls)
- Softball Webinar Session 5- How to set up and run a practice
Softball Coach Certification
- Certification and re certification steps can be found on the Special Olympics MA resources page
- All coaches are required to be a level one certified coach
- Certification must be renewed every three years
- Head coaches need to have sport certification
- Unified Sports coaches need to take “Coaching Unified Sports“
Softball Resources Rules and Modifications
- Special Olympics sport resource page
- Links to Special Olympics International official sport rules, article one, coaching Special Olympic athlete, athlete & coach development guides, coach training guides
- Unified Sports information and tools such as online certification course, coach guidelines, guidelines on meaningful involvement, overview of Unified Sports models
- SPECIAL OLYMPICS MA Modified Rules (update May 2020)
- Updated rules are outlined in season overview but included
- Mercy rule per inning and game
- Courtesy runners for catchers
- Balls & strike count
- Updated rules are outlined in season overview but included
- Only wooden bats are allowed during competitions. Programs can order bats through Dream Bat Company, the official bat provider of Special Olympics Massachusetts.
- Visit the Special Olympics Ma Resources for Coaches page for
- Additional online sport resources
- Unified Sports resources
- Branding and Uniform Guidelines
State Qualifying Tournaments
- Eastern MA Unified & Traditional Softball Qualifying Tournament– July 25, 2020 at Bellingham Softball Venues
- Western MA Unified Qualifying Tournament– July 18, 2020 at Nonotuck Park, Easthampton
Tournament of champions
- Greater Marlborough, August 22 & 23
- Please visit the Tournament of Champions page for more information. The calendar page will have also have a link to the event guide with information such as housing locations, directions, meals (locations times, menu), special events (dance, Olympic town, healthy athletes), local attractions for families.
Season Ending Tournament
Tournament of Champions
- Greater Marlborough, August 22 & 23
- Please visit the Tournament of Champions page for more information. The calendar page will have also have a link to the event guide with information such as housing locations, directions, meals (locations times, menu), special events (dance, Olympic town, healthy athletes), local attractions for families.