Adapt2play

State Soccer 
Event Date: Thursday, October 15th, 2026
Rain Date: 10/22/26 
Event Location: Waterville Youth Soccer Association – North St Fields |153 North St, Waterville, ME 04901 
Start time: 9 am 
Check-in time: 8 am 
 
As the HOD of your delegation please complete the Intent to Participate to request registration for your Delegation for this years Special Olympics Maine State Soccer Competition – 2026 Soccer Intent to Participate 
 
Registration will close Thursday, September 24th 
 
Athletes and Unified Partners can compete in one of the following- 

Individual Skills Competition – Designed for athletes who are not yet ready for full team play. Athletes compete individually in three soccer skill events: dribbling, shooting, and run & kick. 

5-A-Side Traditional Team – A 5-a-side soccer competition for teams of Special Olympics athletes. Each team competes in games consisting of two 10-minute halves with a 5-minute halftime against other delegations and is divisioned based on overall team ability. Teams may have 8–12 players on their roster, with 5 players (including a goalkeeper) on the field at one time. 

5-A-Side Unified Team – A 5-a-side soccer competition where Special Olympics athletes compete alongside Unified Partners. Teams must maintain the required athlete-to-partner ratio throughout competition and are divisioned against other Unified teams of similar ability. Games consist of two 10-minute halves with a 5-minute halftime. 

 
Required Paperwork: 
Complete ALL required forms below for Athletes, Coaches, Volunteers & Unified Partners prior to the event if you have not already done so. 
  
All athletes are required to complete our Athlete Registration Form. One year from the signature date the form expires and process transitions to a yearly one page Athlete Renewal Form. 
 
All HODs, Assistant Coaches, Unified Partners or Volunteers must have the following -  

Complete Special Olympics Maine Class A Volunteer & Unified Partner Registration Form (one time only) 

Complete a Sterling Background Check (expires every 3 years) 

Complete Protective Behaviors Training (expires every 3 years) 

*Unified Partners under 18 years old or enrolled in High School only need to complete Class A Volunteer Form 

 
Each Delegation must also have one certified tennis Head Coach and have the forms listed above in addition to the following -  

Concussion Training (expires every 3 years)  

Special Olympics Maine sport specific training (expires every 3 years) 

 
All paperwork must be completed digitally using the above links or at www.somaine.org. 
 
Other Important Information 

Rules & Regulations 
Coaching Guide