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!
2022 Dunk Update
Unfortunately, our 2022 in-person Dunk has been cancelled, but you still have the opportunity to support SOMD by being a Virtual Dunker!
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.
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 March 24th, Police and Corporate Plunge on March 25th, and the Maryland Plunge on March 26th, 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.
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: