2026 State Summer Games

Scroll down for signup. Special Olympics NY State Summer Games will take place June 5th-6th in Utica. From Opening Ceremonies Friday night to thrilling competition in 6 sports Saturday, State Summer Games is an event you'll want to be a part of! Competitions include Athletics (Track & Field), Basketball, Powerlifting, Swimming, Tennis, and Volleyball.

Volunteer opportunities available for competition, health programs, and ceremonies.

Setup volunteer shifts will be Wed 6/3—Fr 6/5.Once details are confirmed, the shifts will be available for signup. 

Additional shifts like Photographers, Merchandise, and venue volunteers will be added for signup further into our planning.

 

Need to Know

-Volunteers must be 13+, those 13-15 need an adult present

-Lunch is not provided on competition day, please pack your own

-Assignments may change, you are placed where you can help most

-events may run shorter or longer than planned, please be flexible

-stay until the end of your volunteer shift

-dress accordingly, the competition will go on regardless of weather!

 

Other Tips

-Parking, maps and other details will be included in our Volunteer Information Sheets (early May) 

-You may experience periods of busyness and periods of downtime. Work with Venue Captains to see when is good to take a break and if any other areas need help in your downtime. 

 

 Check out our What to Expect volunteering at a competition video featuring longtime volunteers Vikki and Jill and athletes Adam and Omar.

Questions about general volunteer shifts? Contact Sara Massa, smassa@nyso.org

Questions about Health Screenings & Performance Stations? Contact Samantha VanBuren, svanburen@nyso.org

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