Featured News & Events
Upcoming Events!
Our team is hard at work developing a new SOMD website. In the meantime, our upcoming events can be found on the Virtual SOMD website!
2021 State Soccer Championships
Compete or volunteer at our 2021 State Soccer Championships on Sunday, October 31st in Fruitland, Maryland at the Crown Sports Center.
2022 Deep Creek Dunk
Join us for the 23rd Deep Creek Dunk on Saturday, February 26th, 2022 at Deep Creek Lake. Stay tuned for Cool Schools Dunk info!
Virtual MOVEment
We have loved exploring the virtual world over the past year, but we are incredibly excited to get back to our in-person events.
2022 Special Olympics USA Games
We all have reasons to shine. For Special Olympics athletes, one of those reasons is the love of sport.
Return to Play
The COVID-19 pandemic is changing daily and as the state starts to open back up, we are looking forward to getting back to the sports we love.
2021 State Bowling Championships
Compete or volunteer at our 2021 State Bowling Championships on December 5, 2021, at Bowl America in Gaithersburg, Maryland!
Volunteer
As a grass-roots organization, we rely on volunteers at all levels of the movement to ensure that every athlete is offered a quality sports training and competition experience.
Monthly E-Newsletter
Keep up-to-date with the latest SOMD news and happenings. Read and subscribe to our monthly e-newsletter to stay up to date on all things: IMPACT
A Special “Thank You!” to Our Sponsors
Featured Video
2022 MSP Polar Bear Plunge
Are you ready to BEAR the cold at the 2022 MSP Polar Bear Plunge? This year you can Plunge your way, whether that’s in-person at Sandy Point State Park or virtually! This year our Cool Schools Plunge will take place on February 3rd, Police and Corporate Plunge on February 4th, and the Maryland Plunge on February 5th, 2022! We can’t wait to see how you choose to Plunge your way!
Return to Play Protocol
The health and safety of our athletes, families, volunteers, and staff remain the top priority for Special Olympics Maryland. Put together by a committee of SOMD Athletes, Coaches, Family Members, Medical Professionals, and SOMD Staff, our Return to Play protocol is guided by current medical information and relevant CDC and local guidelines.
2022 Special Olympics USA Games
June 5-12, 2022, the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games will unite more than 5,500 athletes and coaches from all 50 states and the Caribbean, 20,000 volunteers, and 125,000 spectators during one of the country's most cherished sporting events.
Fall Sports Festival
Compete or volunteer at our Fall Sports Festival in Flag Football, Tennis, Powerlifting, Long Distance Running, and Cycling on Sunday, October 16th at Mount Saint Mary's University and Fort Ritchie.
Deep Creek Dunk
Special Olympics Maryland in coordination with our Deep Creek partners have made the decision to cancel the postponed 2021 Dunk in September and return with the 23rd Deep Creek Dunk on Saturday, February 26th, 2022 at Deep Creek Lake. Stay tuned for more information regarding the 2022 Cool Schools Dunk!
Gifts of Stocks and Securities
Consider a gift of stock to Special Olympics Maryland during the holidays. Possible tax benefits include being able to deduct the full, fair market value of the appreciated assets you give us while avoiding capital gains liability on the transfer. Click here to see how easy it is:
50th Anniversary Merchandise
Our Special Olympics Maryland 50th Anniversary Merchandise is officially live! Visit our online merchandise store to order your shirts, hats, and most importantly, MASKS, today! Keep an eye out for new products that will be added to the store each month.
Virtual MOVEment
We have loved exploring the virtual world over the past year, but we are incredibly excited to get back to our in-person events. While Virtual MOVEment is coming to a close, some of our popular virtual opportunities will now be part of Special Olympics Maryland’s regular programming starting in September!