2025 State Summer Games
Special Olympics New York athletes and coaches will visit Ithaca in June to compete in the 2025 State Summer Games. From Opening Ceremonies Friday night to thrilling competition in 7 sports Saturday, State Summer Games is an event you won’t want to miss! Competitions include Athletics (Track & Field), Basketball, Bowling, Powerlifting, Swimming, Tennis, and Volleyball.
Volunteer opportunities available for competition, health programs, and ceremonies. Locations can be viewed when you make a volunteer profile and are logged in. Locations, parking, maps and other details will be included in our Volunteer Information Sheets. Once those are ready, we will add a link. Optional Volunteer Tshirt
We have a long-sleeve volunteer shirt available for purchase. The proceeds support our Summer Games. If you order by Wednesday, May 28th, you will receive it in time to wear it when you volunteer at games. Here is the link for the online store.
Helpful Hints
Check out our What to Expect volunteering at a competition video featuring longtime volunteers Vikki and Jill and athletes Adam and Omar.
Lunch is not provided- please bring a bag lunch with you.
Outside events will occur regardless of the weather, so please dress accordingly.
Volunteers must be at least 13 years of age; those 13 through 15 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
Sometimes our sport competitions can end earlier or later than originally scheduled. Please plan to be flexible.
Please stay until the end of your volunteer shift.
Please keep in mind that in some cases your assignment may change and you may be placed in an assignment that is best suited to the athletes' needs. Your patience is greatly appreciated!
Cornell volunteer paperwork: Cornell University is asking for all participants (athletes, coaches, volunteers) to fill out a waiver.
Please complete then email Sara, smassa@nyso.org, so we can keep track.
Questions about general volunteer shifts? Contact Sara Massa, smassa@nyso.org
Questions about Health Screenings & Performance Stations? Contact Taylor Mead-Patterson, tmead@nyso.org
Optional Volunteer Tshirt
We have a long-sleeve volunteer shirt available for purchase. The proceeds support our Summer Games. If you order by Wednesday, May 28th, you will receive it in time to wear it when you volunteer at games. Here is the link for the online store.
Helpful Hints
Check out our What to Expect volunteering at a competition video featuring longtime volunteers Vikki and Jill and athletes Adam and Omar.
Lunch is not provided- please bring a bag lunch with you.
Outside events will occur regardless of the weather, so please dress accordingly.
Volunteers must be at least 13 years of age; those 13 through 15 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
Sometimes our sport competitions can end earlier or later than originally scheduled. Please plan to be flexible.
Please stay until the end of your volunteer shift.
Please keep in mind that in some cases your assignment may change and you may be placed in an assignment that is best suited to the athletes' needs. Your patience is greatly appreciated!
Cornell volunteer paperwork: Cornell University is asking for all participants (athletes, coaches, volunteers) to fill out a waiver.
Please complete then email Sara, smassa@nyso.org, so we can keep track.
Questions about general volunteer shifts? Contact Sara Massa, smassa@nyso.org
Questions about Health Screenings & Performance Stations? Contact Taylor Mead-Patterson, tmead@nyso.org
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The Registration Deadline for this Event was Wed Jul 02 2025 12:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time). Registration is now closed.
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