2026 State Winter Games

ROCHESTER, HERE WE COME!

Special Olympics New York athletes and coaches will visit Rochester February 20-21 to compete in the 2026 State Winter Games. From Opening Ceremonies Friday night to thrilling competition on Saturday, State Winter Games is an event you'll want to be a part of!

Volunteers are needed for setup, Opening Ceremonies, and competition.

Resources

See our Winter Games volunteer webpage for general information and signup.

See our event webpage for open volunteer shifts.

Once you choose a shift that works for you, here's how to sign up.

Sign Up

Estimated 5-7 minutes

1. Create an account or sign in: https://portals.specialolympics.org/
   1. You'll be asked to verify your email then to answer a few questions about yourself.
2. Click "Sign up for an Event"
3. Choose 2026 State Winter Games
4. Click on shift(s) of choice
5. Click Sign Up

Thank you for your consideration!